About this crossing
The Argao to Loon crossing is a short-hop roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) route linking southern Cebu with the western coast of Bohol. It is operated by Lite Ferries (Lite Shipping Corporation), one of the largest RoRo operators in the Central Visayas, using vehicle-carrying vessels that let motorists, motorcycle riders and bus passengers cross without transferring cargo.
Route and crossing time
Ferries depart from Taloot Port in Argao, a coastal town about 65 to 70 kilometres south of Cebu City, and sail to Catagbacan Port in Loon, a western Bohol municipality roughly 30 kilometres from Tagbilaran City. The crossing takes approximately two hours, making it one of the quickest of the Cebu to Bohol RoRo links and a popular back-door entry that bypasses the busier Cebu City to Tagbilaran corridor.
Schedule and vehicles
Lite Ferries typically runs several departures per day from Argao, commonly including early-morning and afternoon sailings. Because the vessels are full RoRo ships, they carry:
- Private cars, vans and SUVs
- Motorcycles
- Trucks and rolling cargo
- Foot passengers
Passenger fares are modest, generally in the region of ₱230 to ₱260 for standard seating, with additional charges for vehicles based on length. Discounted fares apply for children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Who uses this route
The Argao to Loon service is favoured by self-drive travellers heading to Panglao and the Chocolate Hills, and by residents of southern Cebu towns such as Argao, Dalaguete and Sibonga who avoid the drive north to Cebu City. Because Loon sits close to Tagbilaran, it also works well as an onward gateway into central Bohol.