2025 Cebu City to Dapitan and vice versa: Starlite Ferries Schedule & Fares
Overview
Starlite Ferries has weekly ferry boat trips between Cebu City and Dapitan. The travel time is around 10 hours. The ticket price for the passenger fare is from ₱900.00 to ₱1440.00 depending on the accommodation but only if there are options to choose from. Children below a certain age, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities generally have a discount. The ferry type for this route is a RORO.
Travel Time
The estimated travel time between Cebu City and Dapitan is 10 hours.
Amenities
- Aircon
- Restroom
- Canteen
- WiFi
- Entertainment
Contact Information
Main Office
- Rizal Avenue corner P. Dandan St. Batangas City
- +639563082407, +639065101616
- +63437239965
- [email protected], [email protected]
Cebu City
- Pier 4, North Reclamation Area, across Robinsons Galleria
- +639563082407, +63965101616
- +6322389253
- [email protected], [email protected]
Dapitan
- Starlite Ferries, Inc.- Dapitan, Pulauan, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
- +63437239965
- [email protected]
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Key Policies
Check-In Time
Passengers must present a printed e-voucher at the ticketing office and arrive at least 3 hours before departure. Boarding closes 30 minutes before sailing. Starlite may deny boarding to passengers who arrive less than 1 hour before departure.
ID Requirements
Valid photo ID is required, especially for those availing discounts.
Baggage (Allowance, Excess, Unclaimed)
Paying passengers aged 12 and above are entitled to a 50kg baggage allowance. Excess baggage is charged at ₱10 per kilogram.
Refunds and Rebooking
Tickets may be rebooked before or after the original trip schedule. Only the date and time may be changed—route changes are not allowed.
Transferable / Non-transferable Tickets
Starlite Ferries tickets are non-transferable.
Ticket Validity
Starlite Ferries tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase. However, passengers can rebook their tickets within 30 days of the original departure date, subject to a rebooking fee.
Pets
Requirements for Traveling with Pet:
- Permit to Travel from Bureau of Quarantine located at the port of origin (Vaccine record must be presented)
- Must be caged
- Pets are not allowed inside the accommodation area of the pet owner. Each vessel has an allocated area for pets.
Fees:
- Cats:
- Short Haul Rate – 150 per head
- Long Haul Rate – 500 per head
- Dogs (small) / 20 lbs or less e.g. pinschers, spaniels, chihuahua, pomeranian, shih tzu etc.
- Short Haul Rate – 200 per head
- Long Haul Rate – 500 per head
- Dogs (medium / large) more than 20 lbs e.g. shepherds, hounds, huskies, retrievers, poodles, terriers etc.
- Short Haul Rate – 350 per head
- Long Haul Rate – 700 per head
Pregnancy
Passenger who is 6 months pregnant is still allowed to travel provided that a fitness to travel is acquired from a physician or an OB-Gyne and the waiver provided by the company is accomplished. Passenger who is 7 to 9 months pregnant are no longer allowed to travel.
Unaccompanied Minors
Passenger who is below 17 years of age is not allowed to travel alone.
Sick Passengers
Medical Certificate from a physician must be acquired indicating that the sick passenger is fit to travel via sea. In worse cases, a sick passenger must be accompanied by a medical practitioner and complete the waiver provided by the company.
Rolling Vehicles
For vehicle transport, OR and CR must be presented.
Know Your Destinations
Cebu
Cebu, known as the Queen City of the South, is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starlite Ferries has weekly ferry trips between Cebu City and Dapitan.
- From Cebu City to Dapitan: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
- From Dapitan to Cebu City: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
The amenities for this trip include but are not limited to:
- Aircon
- Restroom
- Canteen
- WiFi
- Entertainment
Cebu to Dapitan Schedule
| Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|
| 9:00 PM (Monday) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM (Tuesday) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM (Wednesday) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM (Thursday) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| NO FRIDAY | |
| 9:00 PM (Sunday) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| NO SUNDAY |
Dapitan to Cebu Schedule
| Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|
| NO MONDAY | |
| 9:00 AM (Tuesday) | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM (Wednesday) | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM (Thursday) | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM (Friday) | 7:00 PM |
| NO SATURDAY | |
| 9:00 AM (Sunday) | 7:00 PM |
| Accommodation | Fare |
|---|---|
| Reclining seat | ₱900.00 |
| Economy bunk bed | ₱1140.00 |
| Tourist bunk bed | ₱1440.00 |
For more information, check out our Starlite Ferries page.
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