How to get to Siquijor from Cebu
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There are a number of ways on how to get to this enchanting island. What we did was the cheapest, I think!
There are a number of ways on how to get to this enchanting island. What we did was the cheapest, I think!
From Cebu City (via the south bus)
- From any point of Cebu, go to South Bus Terminal.
- Ride a Ceres Bus (Recommended) that plies Bato via Lilo-an route.
- You'll be in a 4 - hour ride; Fare is Php 175*
- Disembark at Lilo-an port.
From Cebu City (via pier 1)
- Purchase tickets from Cokaliong Shipping
- Ticket price Php 320 (economy)
- Travel time 7-8 hours
- The vessel will dock at Dumaguete Port
From Lilo-an Port
- You need to get to Sibulan port.
- You'll have 3 options on how to get to Sibulan port*
- 1st: RORO / Cargo vessel (slow boat) - Fare is Php 70 - Travel Time: 30 mins
- 2nd: Fast Craft - Fare is Php 62 - Travel time: 15 - 20 mins
- 3rd: Motorized Outrigger / Pumpboat - Fare is Php 45 - Travel Time: 25 - 30 mins
From Sibulan Port
- Tricycles are readily available on the port. They can take you to Dumaguete City for Php150 - 200. Way too costly for us.
- If you're lucky enough, you can catch a passenger jeep (multicab) inside the port.
- If there's none, you'll need to walk about 3 - 5 mins to get a jeepney ride.
- Outside the port, there's a mini terminal for jeepneys*
- To tiangge: Fare is Php 10
- To Robinsons: Fare is Php 20
- You can disembark on the tiangge, where you can hail a tricycle to Dumaguete port
- Or you can go to Robinsons mall (which we did) to freshen up, grab something to eat, and/or get anything you need.
- And from Robinsons, hail a tricycle to Dumaguete port for Php 8 / each*
From Dumaguete Port
- There are several boats that can take you to Siquijor Island.
- Fare varies depending on the type of vessel. Price range is Php 100 -170*
- Slow boats' travel time is approximately 2 hours.
- While the Fast Craft can take you to the island within 45mins to 1 hour.
From Siquijor Port
- You can either take the multicab, motorcycle, or tricycle to your hotel/resort/homestay.
Tip: Try to get on the Multicab. This is the cheapest ride. For tricycle and motorcycle, they'll normally ask for Php150 - 250*
Now you're ready to take on to this mystical adventure. Have fun!
*first published on 13 May 2015
* updated on 7 March 2016
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