How To Get To Siquijor Island: Schedule & Fare
Are you thinking of adding Siquijor Island to your Philippines itinerary, but don’t know how to get there?
Whether you prefer to take a flight or ferry, this post will let you know how to get to Siquijor Island, from Manila, Cebu, Bohol, or Dumaguete, updated for 2024.
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Previously a more off-the-beaten-path destination, in recent years Siquijor Island has become a must-visit tourist spot in the Philippines.
From pristine waterfalls, white sand beaches, and abundant marine life, to healing rituals, enchanted trees, and untamed natural beauty. There is something for every kind of traveler.
However, this small island can seem a little difficult to reach. Siquijor is not an island to be missed so planning your route is imperative to maximise your time.
This post will let you know exactly how to get to Siquijor Island, from Manila, Cebu, Bohol, or Dumaguete.
How to get to Siquijor: Overview
There is no airport on Siquijor Island, so you will have to take a ferry wherever you’re coming from. Most journeys will involve a flight and ferry.
If you choose to fly, I would suggest flying to either Dumaguete, Bohol, or Cebu. From these destinations, you can then take a ferry across to Siquijor.
- Ferry from Cebu City to Siquijor (book here)
- Ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor (book here)
- Ferry from Bohol to Siquijor (book here)
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Where is Siquijor Island located?
Famed as a mystical island, Siquijor is located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
This small island could be seen as Bohol’s little brother, sitting southeast of Cebu and Negros Oriental.
Siquijor does not attract as many tourists as its neighbor Bohol, making it the perfect destination to get off the beaten path.
Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor are all located within close proximity to each other. It makes sense to visit these 3 islands as part of a loop starting and ending in Cebu.
Depending on your itinerary, you can visit Cebu – Siquijor – Bohol or Cebu – Bohol – Siquijor.
What airport to go to Siquijor?
There is a small airport located on Siquijor Island but it is designed for small aircrafts and private chartered planes. This means there are no flights to Siquijor.
However, as of writing this (January 2024), the airport is closed for renovation. Apparently, they are creating a bigger airport to accommodate for increased tourism, so keep an eye out in the coming years.
Currently, the only way to reach Siquijor Island is by ferry.
Must Read: ULTIMATE SIQUIJOR TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Budget & Itinerary
What are the Siquijor ferry ports?
There are two ferry ports in Siquijor, both located on the northern coast. These are Siquijor Pier and Larena Port.
Generally, if you’re coming from Dumaguete, you’ll dock at Siquijor Pier. If you are coming from Cebu City/Bohol, you’ll dock at Larena Port.
This is only a rule of thumb, so be sure to check when you’re booking your ferry tickets.
Top Tip: Siquijor Pier is located slightly nearer to the tourist hub San Juan, so I would opt for this if you have the option to.
How to get from Manila to Siquijor
Many travelers fly into Manila when visiting the Philippines, which is the first stop on many itineraries.
Being the capital, knowing how to go to Siquijor from Manila can save you a lot of time. The most common way is to fly.
By flight
There are currently no direct Manila to Siquijor flights. In fact, the airport in Siquijor is temporarily closed.
To reach Siquijor, you will have to fly to the nearest airport and then take a ferry. The nearest airports to Siquijor are Bohol (Panglao) and Dumaguete (Sibulan).
Direct flights from Manila to Bohol run every day with the following airlines –
Direct flights from Manila to Dumaguete run every day with the following airlines –
The journey time for both airports is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. Flight prices start from about $35.
I would recommend using Skyscanner to compare the cheapest flight prices. However, always make sure to check prices with the airline directly too, as this can sometimes be cheaper.
Once you have reached either Bohol or Dumaguete Airport, you will need to take a ferry across to Siquijor.
For instructions from Bohol, you can skip here, and from Dumaguete, you can skip here.
By ferry
Getting from Manila to Siquijor by ferry without flying will take a very long time, but it is possible. The journey will involve two ferries.
There is one direct ferry from Manila to Dumaguete per week. Currently, the only company to offer this service is 12GO.
The direct ferry departs from Manila North Harbour Pier 4 to Dumaguete at the following time –
- Sunday at 9:30 PM – 26 hours
Prices for this journey start from $14 and can be booked in advance here.
Once you have reached Dumaguete, you can skip to my instructions to reach Siquijor here.
Embrace jungle living and surround yourself with nature in these rustic treehouses.
Stay near all the main Siquijor tourist spots and enjoy your breakfast to the sounds of birds from your private balcony.
As there is only one ferry per week to Dumaguete, it might be more convenient to travel to Cebu instead.
There are 3 ferries per week that travel directly to Cebu from Manila at the following times –
- Monday at 9:30 AM – 26 hours
- Sunday at 7 AM – 22 hours
- Wednesday at 7 PM – 22 hours
The average price for this journey is about $26 and you can book in advance here.
Note: taking a ferry from Manila to Siquijor will take a couple of days and isn’t much cheaper than flying. If you are short on time and a fan of comfort, then I would not recommend this option.
Once you’ve reached Cebu, you can skip to my instructions to reach Siquijor here.
How to get from Cebu to Siquijor
Centrally located in the Philippines near all the main tourist destinations, knowing how to get from Cebu to Siquijor is a great help.
To get to Siquijor from Cebu, you can either fly or take a direct ferry. If you visit Moalboal or Oslob first, you will take a bus + ferry.
By flight
There is no direct Cebu to Siquijor flight. You will have to fly from Cebu to Dumaguete and then take a ferry across.
Cebu Pacific is the only airline to offer this route. There are direct flights from Cebu to Dumaguete on the following days and times –
- Monday – Saturday at 7:40 PM
- Tuesday & Saturday at 5:50 PM
- Sunday at 8:45 PM
The flight from Cebu to Dumaguete takes about 55 minutes. Prices start from about $35.
Once you have reached Dumaguete, all you need to do is take a short ferry across to Siquijor. Skip to the instructions from Dumaguete here.
By ferry
A Cebu to Siquijor ferry is actually a pretty straightforward journey. You can take a ferry from Cebu City to Siquijor via Tagbilaran in Bohol.
Oceanjet operates this route every day at 1:00 PM.
The journey time is about 5 hours, with a 20-minute stop in Bohol. This will cost you about $34.
Ferry from Cebu City to Siquijor via Tagbilaran with OceanJet.
Everyday @ 13:00
By bus + ferry
The majority of travelers visit Moalboal and Oslob as part of their Cebu itineraries. Traveling direct from Cebu City to Siquijor is therefore not always convenient.
If you are visiting Moalboal or Oslob first and then heading to Siquijor after, there is no need to go back to Cebu City.
You can take a bus to Liloan Port located at Cebu’s southern tip. From here, you can take a ferry across to Siquijor.
Maayo Shipping runs the direct ferry from Liloan Port to Siquijor on the following days and times –
- Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday at 2:00 AM
- Sunday at 7:00 AM
Due to the timings of this direct ferry, it is probably more convenient to reach Siquijor via Dumaguete. You can skip to this here.
If you’re coming from Moalboal or Oslob, I have written a handy step-by-step How To Get From Moalboal To Siquijor Guide.
How long is the travel from Cebu to Siquijor?
This depends on the mode of transport you take and whether you are coming from Cebu City or Moalboal/Oslob. In general, the Cebu to Siquijor travel time is anywhere between 2 – 10 hours.
Can you do a day trip from Cebu to Siquijor?
Due to the long journey times, I would not recommend a Siquijor day trip from Cebu. If you can, I would suggest staying at least one night in Siquijor.
If you’re short on time, you can do a Siquijor day trip from Dumaguete. This would be convenient if you had visited Moalboal or Oslob previously.
Must Read: How To Spend 3 Days in Siquijor: Ultimate Travel Itinerary
How to get from Bohol to Siquijor
Bohol is a popular destination on many Philippines itineraries.
Its close proximity to both Cebu and Siquijor means that all three can be visited fairly easily. There are many direct ferries between Bohol and Siquijor each day.
Bohol to Siquijor ferry schedule
Oceanjet and ApekopTravel are currently the only two companies that run the Bohol to Siquijor ferry. This ferry runs every day.
The Bohol to Siquijor ferry schedule is as follows –
- OceanJet: Tagbilaran – Siquijor Pier at 3:20 PM
- ApekopTravel: Tagbilaran – Larena Port at 10:00 AM
The journey time is about 2 hours. Prices start from $15 and can be booked online in advance here.
Note: depending on which company you take, they dock at different locations in Siquijor. Reaching the tourist hub San Juan is easiest from Siquijor Pier.
Can you do a day trip from Bohol to Siquijor?
Whilst in theory these two islands are in very close proximity and the journey time is relatively short, a day trip is not so simple.
Due to the ferry schedule and the times at which ferries depart, this will not leave you enough time in Siquijor.
If you are short of time, then perhaps consider a Full-Day Siquijor Tour From Dumaguete instead.
How long is the ferry from Bohol to Siquijor?
The ferry from Bohol to Siquijor takes approximately 2 hours.
How to get from Dumaguete to Siquijor
Dumaguete is located on the island next to Cebu called Negros Oriental. It is just a short ferry journey away from Siquijor.
Dumaguete to Siquijor ferry schedule
There are a few different ferry options to get from Dumaguete to Siquijor, ranging in price and journey time. You can compare the companies and schedules below.
Currently, only Oceanjet can be booked online in advance here. All of the others can be booked at the port directly.
| Ferry, Fare & Time | Dumaguete to Siquijor | Siquijor to Dumaguete |
|---|---|---|
| OceanJet Fast Craft (book online here) Fare: 450 PHP Time: 50 minutes | 7:20 AM 7:10 PM | 6:00 AM 6:00 PM |
| Aleson Shipping Fare: 200 PHP Time: 1.5 hours | 6 AM 1:30 PM Mon-Sat | 8 AM 6 PM 10 AM Mon-Sat |
| Montenegro Shipping Fare: 455 PHP Fast Craft 234 PHP RoRo Time: 1 hour Fast Craft 2 hours RoRo | 6:50 AM – Fast Craft 7:00 AM – RoRo 10:00 AM – RoRo 11:00 AM – Fast Craft 2:00 PM – RoRo 3:30 PM – Fast Craft 6:00 PM – RoRo | 7:30 AM – RoRo 9:00 AM – Fast Craft 10:00 AM – RoRo 1:00 PM – Fast Craft 2:00 PM – RoRo 4:30 PM – RoRo 5:00 PM – Fast Craft |
| Atlantis Yohan Fare: 200 PHP Time: 1 hour | 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 1:45 PM 5:30 PM 8:45 PM | 5:40 AM 9:45 AM 2:00 PM 5:45 PM 8:45 PM |
How long is the ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor?
The Dumaguete to Siquijor travel time ranges from 50 minutes – 2 hours depending on the ferry company you choose to travel with.
Where to stay in Siquijor
The best area to stay in Siquijor is San Juan. This is the main tourist hub and where you will find all the main bars, restaurants, hostels, and guesthouses.
Stella’z Guesthouse
Best low-budget option with a choice of dorms or private rooms, centrally located in San Juan.
Each room comes with an aircon, a mini-fridge, a kettle, and a hot shower. Each room also has a private terrace area with a table and drying rack. Reasonable scooter rental.
Prices start from $7.00 for a shared dorm room and $29.00 for a private room per night.
Mandala Tribe Treehouses
One of the most unique and one-of-a-kind accommodations in Siquijor. A great option for couples.
Embrace jungle living in these rustic treehouses surrounded by nature. Excellent location near Paliton Beach.
Treehouses come with an outdoor shower, aircon, and a little balcony. Breakfast is included and served to your room each morning.
Private cabins start from $60.00 per night.
Coco Grove Resort
The best luxury Siquijor resort. Centrally located in San Juan on 800 meters of private beach.
A choice of native-style cottages or villas set in lush gardens or on the beachfront. Amazing sunset views.
The resort has three swimming pools, a beachfront restaurant and bar, and a spa. Coco Grove offers many amazing tours and recreational activities, such as a day trip to Apo Island on their very own private yacht!
Prices start from $100.00 per night.
Is Siquijor worth it?
Siquijor Island is definitely worth a visit for those wanting to escape crowds of tourists and enjoy nature in its purest untamed form.
Not as touristy as other destinations in the Philippines, the island has a laidback vibe and there is a much slower pace of life here.
There are heaps of activities for you to enjoy, from waterfall hopping to enchanted trees and healing rituals, to pristine beaches and incredible marine life.
From Siquijor you can also take a day trip to the stunning Apo Island, one of the best snorkeling and diving sites in the world.
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How many days do you need in Siquijor?
I would recommend at least 3 days in Siquijor.
Siquijor is a relatively small island, however, there are heaps of natural attractions and cultural sites to enjoy.
If you are a fan of diving and snorkeling, then be sure to leave enough time to explore the different beaches and marine sanctuaries.
Compared to other more touristy destinations in the Philippines, Siquijor is home to beautiful untamed nature but does not attract loads of tourists.
Therefore, be sure to leave yourself enough time to appreciate this natural beauty and the serenity of the surroundings without rushing to tick things off.
We stayed for 5 nights which was the perfect amount of time for the main Siquijor tourist spots, hidden gems, and relaxation. Check out my 3-Day Siquijor Itinerary here.
As with most destinations in the Philippines, the WiFi in Siquijor can be a little patchy and unreliable. For a stress-free trip, I would suggest getting a data plan with an Airalo eSIM.
This post has detailed exactly how to get to Siquijor Island from Manila, Cebu, Bohol, or Dumaguete.
If you liked this post and are heading to Siquijor, then feel free to check out some of my other helpful guides below –
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- How To Spend 3 Days in Siquijor: Ultimate DIY Itinerary
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- Apo Island Day Trip from Siquijor: The Ultimate Guide 2024
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