2025 Cebu City to Catbalogan, Samar and vice versa: SeaCat Schedule & Fares

Fastcraft

5 hours 40 minutes

₱1800 ~ ₱2300

Trip Summary

Last Updated: May 2025

SeaCat has weekly ferry trips between Cebu City and Catbalogan, Samar. The travel time is around 5 hours 40 minutes. The ticket price for the passenger fare is from ₱1800.00 to ₱2300.00 depending on the accommodation but only if there are options to choose from. The ferry type for this route is a fastcraft.

Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Cebu City and Catbalogan, Samar is 5 hours 40 minutes.

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Cebu City Terminal:

Cebu Port

Catbalogan, Samar Terminal:

Catbalogan City Port

Contact Information

Main Office:

Address: Grandtours Terminal, Rizal St Cor. Tan St 6541 Ormoc City

Number: 0917-103-1002 / 0968-880-9349

Cebu Office:

Number: 0935-628-8319

Catbalogan Office:

Address: Grand Tours Catbalogan Terminal

Number: 0916-400-2608

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Cebu

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Samar

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The average travel time for the ferry is 5 hours 40 minutes between Cebu City and Catbalogan, Samar.

SeaCat has weekly ferry trips between Cebu City and Catbalogan, Samar.

From Cebu City to Catbalogan, Samar: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
From Catbalogan, Samar to Cebu City: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

No, the ferry will not make a stop unless necessary or announced by the operator.

Cebu City to Catbalogan, Samar Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
NO MONDAY
7:30 AM (Tuesday)	1:10 AM (next day)
NO WEDNESDAY
7:30 AM (Thursday)	1:10 AM (next day)
NO FRIDAY
7:30 AM (Saturday)	1:10 AM (next day)
NO SUNDAY

Catbalogan, Samar to Cebu City Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
NO MONDAY
2:00 PM (Tuesday)	7:40 PM
NO WEDNESDAY
2:00 PM (Thursday)	7:40 PM
NO FRIDAY
2:00 PM (Saturday)	7:40 PM
NO SUNDAY

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through SeaCat, the minimum fare is ₱1800.00 while the maximum fare is ₱2300.00.

Accommodation	Fare
Economy	₱1800.00
Tourist	₱1800.00
Business Class	₱2300.00

Yes, normally in the Philippines, certain type of passengers can avail of discounted ticket fares. The discount can range up to 20% but this varies between passenger type. You can reach out to SeaCat to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

Unfortunately, the ferry is a fastcraft and can only transport passengers and not vehicles.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their sattelite ticketing offices of SeaCat, or with affiliated ticketing partners. If you are purchasing your ticket at their local offices or ticketing booths at the pier, make sure to bring cash with you as it is the most common form of payment.

For more information, check out our SeaCat page.

Disclaimer

Travel schedules, fares, and availability can change without prior notice. Please refer to the last updated date or use the contact information, if provided, to get in touch with the transport operator.

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Editor

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SeaCat

Ferry Operator

SeaCat, operated by Grand Ferries, is a fast ferry service connecting Cebu City to various destinations in the Visayas region. Their fleet includes modern vessels such as the SEACAT, a passenger ship built in 2018, offering comfortable and efficient travel experiences.

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2025 Cebu City to Catbalogan, Samar and vice versa: SeaCat Schedule & Fares

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