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2025 Cebu City to Dumaguete and vice versa: OceanJet Schedule & Fares

Fastcraft
4 hours 20 minutes
₱1700 ~ ₱2600

Trip Summary

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OceanJet has daily ferry boat trips between Cebu City and Dumaguete. The travel time is around 4 hours 20 minutes. The ticket price for the passenger fare is from ₱1700.00 to ₱2600.00 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 fastcraft.

Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Cebu City and Dumaguete is 4 hours 20 minutes. There is a stop at Tagbilaran that will take around 20 minutes but this is already calculated in the travel time.

Cebu City Terminal:

Cebu Port

Stop Terminal: (20 minutes)

Tagbilaran

Dumaguete Terminal:

Dumaguete Port

Contact Information

Cebu City

Address
Ocean Fast Ferries, Inc. Main office, Pier 4, McArthur Road, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Mobile
+639176380000
Telephone
255-7560
Email
[email protected]

Dumaguete

Address
Port Area, Looc Dumaguete City Philippines (5AM - 6:30PM)
Mobile
+639190665964
Email
[email protected]

Additional Information

Key Policies:

Valid ID Requirement: Passengers must present a valid ID matching the name on the ticket at check-in.
Non-Transferable Tickets: Tickets are non-transferable and must match the ID of the boarding passenger.
Baggage Allowance: Economy passengers are allowed 10kg, while business class passengers may bring up to 20kg of baggage.
Prohibited Items: Flammable liquids, ammunition, and other hazardous materials are strictly prohibited.
Pet Policy: Pets are allowed onboard if caged and accompanied by a Bureau of Quarantine permit.
Refunds and Rebooking: Options for refunds and rebooking are available but may involve fees or surcharges.
Pregnancy Policy: Pregnant passengers between 4–7 months must present a medical certificate and sign a waiver. Those over 7 months may be denied boarding.
Check-in Time: Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in.
Weather Advisory: Delays or cancellations may occur due to adverse weather conditions; passengers are advised to monitor updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The average travel time for the ferry is 4 hours 20 minutes between Cebu City and Dumaguete.

OceanJet has daily ferry trips between Cebu City and Dumaguete.

Yes, the ferry will make a stop at Tagbilaran for about 20 minutes.

Cebu City to Dumaguete Schedule

Departure Time Arrival Time
8:20 AM12:40 PM

Dumaguete to Cebu City Schedule

Departure TimeArrival Time
1:00 PM5:20 PM

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through OceanJet, the minimum fare is ₱1700.00 while the maximum fare is ₱2600.00.

AccommodationFare
Tourist Class₱1700.00
Open Air₱1700.00
Business Class₱2600.00

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 OceanJet 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 satellite ticketing offices of OceanJet, or with affiliated ticketing partners. If you are purchasing your ticket at their local offices or ticketing booths, make sure to bring cash with you as it is the most common form of payment.

For more information, check out our OceanJet page.

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Ferry Operator

OceanJet is a famous fast craft ferry service in the Philippines. They offer trips to different destinations such as Cebu, Camotes, Tagbilaran, Getafe, Ormoc, Dumaguete, Leyte, Siquijor, Bacolod, Iloilo, Batangas, Balatero, Puerto Galera.