Just like any other places in the
Philippines, Visayas also boasts various natural treasures as well as a vibrant
culture that is sure worth exploring. But most people tend to step back a
little from this paradise because they are not fond of inter-island travel due
to some reasons such as the lengthy travel time. But despite
the fair distance between from one island to another, traveling here is now
getting more convenient thanks to the emergence of new routes and the
development of the transport system.
Now, for those who are ready to
venture out and tick off some islands in their bucket lists, we'll be giving
you a head start for your inter-island escapade!
Island
of Cebu
Dubbed as the “Queen City of the
South”, Cebu not just serves as the center of business, trade, and commerce in
the Visayas region but also as the main gateway to other neighboring islands. Port
of Cebu is considered as the largest domestic port in the country serving both
Visayas and Mindanao regions. It is located in the North Reclamation Area just
across the Mactan Channel. And aside from this, it also houses a container
terminal also known as Cebu International Port.
While in their Passenger Terminal,
you’ll find the Port Management Office, a send-off area, a spacious lobby, and
various food stalls. The whole area also has a Wi-Fi Internet connection.
From Cebu, you can take a ferry going
to Tagbilaran, Bohol which is famous for its Chocolate Hills. From there, hop on another ferry that will bring you to Dumaguete, a city that is popular to
divers because of its many diving sanctuaries.
These are only some of the places you can visit starting from Cebu city!
Ferry
Schedules
There are lots of ferry operators out
there that offer various routes. One of them is Ocean Fast Ferries, Inc., also
known as Oceanjet. They offer high-speed crafts that serve the Luzon and
Visayas Regions. Oceanjet is a well-known company that assures tourists with a
smooth sailing ride combined with quality service.
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| Oceanjet Economy Seat |
Tourists can choose between the Economy Seat, a budget-friendly tourist seat class where you can still enjoy a view of the sea or a movie streaming on TV or the Business Class Seat, where you’ll be seated comfortably in their cushioned seats.
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| OceanJet Business Class Seat |
Check out below their schedules:
Oceanjet
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Origin
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Destination
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Schedule
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Duration
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Frequency
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ETD
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ETA
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Cebu
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Tagbilaran, Bohol
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5:10 AM
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7:10 AM
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2 Hours
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Daily
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6:00 AM
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8:00 AM
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7:00 AM
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9:00 AM
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8:20 AM
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10:20 AM
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9:20 AM
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11:20 AM
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10:40 AM
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12:40 AM
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11:40 AM
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1:40 AM
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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3:20 PM
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5:20 PM
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4:20 PM
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6:20 PM
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5:40 PM
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7:40 PM
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6:40 PM
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8:40 PM
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Getafe, Bohol
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08:15 AM
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09:15 AM
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1 Hour
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Daily
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11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
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02:00 PM
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03:00 PM
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05:00 PM
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06:00 PM
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08:00 PM
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09:00 PM
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Ormoc, Leyte
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6:00 AM
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8:30 AM
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2 Hours and 30 Minutes
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Daily
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10:30 AM
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1:00 PM
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1:30 PM
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4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Camotes Islands (Poro)
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6:00 AM
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7:30 AM
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1 Hour and 30 Minutes
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Daily
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3:00 PM
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4:30 PM
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Click here to start booking your Cebu to
Tagbilaran Business Class
Tickets or Economy Class
Tickets.
Below are also some local operators
that offer various trips to other parts of the Visayas Region:
Operator
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Destination
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Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc.
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Iloilo
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Iligan
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Cagayan
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Ozamiz
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Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc.
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Cagayan de Oro City
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Calbayog City
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Dapitan City
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Dumaguete City
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Iligan City
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Iloilo City
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Jagna
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Maasin City
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Masbate City
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Nasipit
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Ozamis City
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Palompon
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Surigao City
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Overall, despite the lengthy travel
time, more and more tourists have embraced traveling via sea which is why new
routes are also being opened to make each island accessible to the public. Plus,
if you’re more of a budget conscious traveller, this option is cheaper than
booking a flight, right?
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