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

Fastcraft
2 hours 30 minutes
₱780 ~ ₱1300

Trip Summary

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SeaCat has daily ferry boat trips between Cebu City and Hilongos, Leyte. The travel time is around 2 hours 30 minutes. The ticket price for the passenger fare is from ₱780.00 to ₱1300.00 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 Hilongos, Leyte is 2 hours 30 minutes.

Amenities

  • Aircon
  • Luggage storage
  • Restroom
  • Entertainment

Cebu City Terminal:

Cebu Port

Hilongos, Leyte Terminal:

Hilongos Port

Contact Information

Main Office

Address
Grandtours Terminal, Rizal St Cor. Tan St 6541 Ormoc City
Mobile
+639171031002, +639688809349

Cebu City

Mobile
+639356288319

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Key Policies

Check-In Time

Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure to complete check-in at the Seacat Ferry Counter. Boarding gates close 30 minutes prior to departure. Late passengers will not be accommodated.

ID Requirements

A valid ID matching the passenger’s name on the ticket is required for boarding.

Baggage (Allowance, Excess, Unclaimed)

Passengers are allowed up to 15kg of baggage free of charge.

Refunds and Rebooking

Cancellations made before departure may incur a 20% refund fee or 10% rebooking fee. After departure or in case of no-show, a 50% refund and 20% rebooking fee apply.

Transferable / Non-transferable Tickets

Name changes can be made for a fee—20% before departure and 50% after.

Ticket Validity

Tickets are valid for the specific date and time indicated on the ticket.

Pets

All animals/pets will be accepted as cargo. Emotional/Support Dog will NOT be permitted for travel. Pets traveling MUST always be in cage. Traveling permits (from the City Veterinary Office) MUST be secured by the owner prior to the date of travel.

Pregnancy

An expectant mother will NOT be accepted for travel if she is beyond 24 weeks (6 months) pregnant UNLESS there is a medical clearance for travel from her physician.

Unaccompanied Minors

Minors are not allowed to travel alone.

Sick Passengers

Sick passengers need to present a medical certificate.

Other Important Information

Wheelchair-friendly vehicles are available, and guide dogs are allowed for visually impaired passengers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The average travel time for the ferry is 2 hours 30 minutes between Cebu City and Hilongos, Leyte.

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

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

  • Aircon
  • Luggage storage
  • Restroom
  • Entertainment

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
7:00 AM9:30 AM

Hilongos, Leyte to Cebu City Schedule

Departure TimeArrival Time
10:00 AM12:30 PM

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through SeaCat, the minimum fare is ₱780.00 while the maximum fare is ₱1300.00.

AccommodationFare
Economy₱780.00
Tourist₱800.00
Business Class₱1300.00

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 satellite ticketing offices of SeaCat, 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 SeaCat page.

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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.