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2025 Cebu City to Hilongos, Leyte and vice versa: Roble Shipping Schedule & Fares

RORO
5 hours
₱480 ~ ₱2650

Trip Summary

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Roble Shipping has daily ferry boat trips between Cebu City and Hilongos, Leyte. The travel time is around 5 hours. The ticket price for the passenger fare is from ₱480.00 to ₱2650.00 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 Hilongos, Leyte is 5 hours.

Amenities

  • Aircon
  • Canteen

Cebu City Terminal:

Cebu Port

Hilongos, Leyte Terminal:

Hilongos Port

Contact Information

Main Office

Address
Roble Building, E.S. Baclig. T. Padilla Extension, North Reclamation Area
Telephone
+6324191190, +6322601921
Email
[email protected]

Hilongos, Leyte

Telephone
+63535678042

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Key Policies

Check-In Time

Passengers should check in at least two hours before the scheduled departure time. Failure to check in 30 minutes before departure may result in the cancellation of the ticket and the accommodation offered to another passenger.

ID Requirements

A valid government-issued ID such as SSS, PhilHealth, or Pag-IBIG is required at boarding.

Baggage (Allowance, Excess, Unclaimed)

Passengers in 2nd class and tourist accommodations can bring two pieces of baggage with a combined size of up to 0.05 cubic meters or 100 kilograms.

Refunds and Rebooking

Refunds and rebookings are available within 15 days from the ticket purchase date. To process these, passengers need to visit the nearest Roble Shipping ticketing office, not ticketing agencies. If the ticket was purchased at an agency, the refund or rebooking must be done at the same agency.

Transferable / Non-transferable Tickets

Tickets are non-transferable.

Pets

Roble Shipping allows pets onboard for an extra fee if they are in secure cages and have a travel permit from the City Veterinary Office or Bureau of Animal Industry. Pets are kept in designated areas—usually the baggage section—and not in passenger accommodations. Passengers may accompany their pets in the baggage area, but emotional support animals are not permitted.

Pregnancy

Pregnant passengers under 28 weeks may travel on Roble Shipping with a valid medical certificate stating fitness for sea travel, the departure date, and a signed waiver. Those 29 weeks and beyond are not allowed. Passengers are responsible for the authenticity of the certificate, and Roble reserves the right to deny boarding for misrepresentation.

Unaccompanied Minors

Minors Traveling Alone: Must present a notarized parental or guardian consent letter, a copy of the parent/guardian’s valid ID, the minor’s valid ID (school ID, passport, or birth certificate), and the contact number of the parent/guardian.
Minors with a Companion: Must have a notarized travel consent letter from the parent or guardian indicating the minor’s name, the companion’s name, travel destination, and travel dates.

Sick Passengers

A medical clearance certificate is required for those with serious health conditions, such as recent surgery or ongoing chemotherapy.

Know Your Destinations

Cebu

Cebu, known as the Queen City of the South, is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the Philippines.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The average travel time for the ferry is 5 hours between Cebu City and Hilongos, Leyte.

Roble Shipping has daily ferry trips between Cebu City and Hilongos, Leyte.

The amenities for this trip include but are not limited to:

  • Aircon
  • Canteen

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

Cebu City to Hilongos, Leyte Schedule

Departure Time Arrival Time
11:00 AM (Friday-Sunday)4:00 PM
9:00 PM (Daily)2:00 AM (next day)

Hilongos, Leyte to Cebu City Schedule

Departure TimeArrival Time
11:00 AM (Friday-Sunday)4:00 PM
10:00 PM (Daily)3:00 AM (next day)

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through Roble Shipping, the minimum fare is ₱480.00 while the maximum fare is ₱2650.00.

AccommodationFare
Economy₱480.00
Tourist Class₱680.00
Sitting₱430.00
Executive A (2 pax)₱2450.00
Executive B (2 pax)₱2450.00
Cabin 1₱1245.00
Cabin 2₱1245.00
Cabin 3₱1245.00
VIP₱2650.00

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 Roble Shipping to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

Yes, since the ferry is a RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off), it can transport not only passengers but also vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. However, there will be a different rate for passengers bringing their own vehicles.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their satellite ticketing offices of Roble Shipping, 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 Roble Shipping page.

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Ferry Operator

Roble Shipping Inc. is a well-established ferry operator in the Philippines, providing dependable inter-island passenger and cargo services. They offer trips connecting Cebu to destinations such as Baybay, Catbalogan, and Ormoc.