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CebuCagayan de Oro

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Sailing times

Cebu to Cagayan de Oro timetable

As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.

Every sailing below runs Daily.

Sailing times for Cebu to Cagayan de Oro
DepartsArrivesOperatorCrossing
11:0019:002GO Travel8h
19:0007:00Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc.12h
19:4507:45Lite Ferries12h
23:0007:002GO Travel8h
Coming backCagayan de OroCebu3×/week · 8h · from ₱1,153

Published fares

What it costs

Every class the operators publish on this crossing — a seat, a bed, and bringing the car.

Seats

Seats fares
ClassOperatorFare
Mega Value Class2GO Travel₱1,153
Tourist Class2GO Travel₱1,218
Standard B & CLite Ferries₱1,826
Business Class for 22GO Travel₱1,854
TouristLite Ferries₱2,060

Cabins and suites

Cabins and suites fares
ClassOperatorFare
Stateroom for 22GO Travel₱4,206

Fares as published by the operators, in PHP, last checked . Terminal fees, port charges and fuel surcharges are usually added at the counter.

About this crossing

Three operators, 2GO Travel, Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc., and Lite Ferries, currently schedule four sailings on the domestic route between Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. Ferries run every day of the week, with the earliest departure scheduled for 11:00 and the final service leaving at 23:00. The fastest crossing time listed is 8 hours, while the longest journey can take up to 12 hours. Fares start from ₱1,153.

Timetable and Operators

The daily schedule provides both daytime and overnight options for the crossing across the Bohol Sea. 2GO Travel, Cokaliong Shipping Lines, and Lite Ferries all provide passenger and vehicle services on this route. The significant variation in crossing times, from 8 to 12 hours, reflects the different vessels used by the three companies.

Port Connections

From the port of Cebu, other domestic ferry services connect to destinations including Calbayog, Dapitan, and General Santos. The port at Cagayan de Oro also serves as a hub for sea connections, with ferries scheduled to Banago (for Bacolod), Iloilo, Manila, and Tagbilaran.

Common questions

Which company runs this ferry?
Operated by 2GO Travel and Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc. and Lite Ferries.
How much does a ticket cost?
Fares start from ₱1,153 one-way for the cheapest class.
How often does the ferry run?
4 sailings a day on this route.
Is a return sailing available?
Yes — see the <a href="/routes/cagayan-de-oro-to-cebu">return route</a> for its schedule.
What time is the first sailing?
First departure is 11:00, last is 23:00.
Does this ferry cross an international border?
No, it's entirely within Philippines.
How long is the ferry ride?
Around 12h, depending on sea conditions.