The thing most guides skip about Camotes: the main ferry doesn’t leave from Cebu City. It leaves from Danao, about 90 minutes up the north coast. Get the departure point right and the trip is simple; get it wrong and you’ve driven to the wrong port. Here’s how the routes actually work.
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At a glance
| Route | From | To | Crossing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danao → Consuelo | Danao Port (north Cebu) | Consuelo, Camotes | ~2 hrs | The main, most frequent route |
| OceanJet from Cebu | Cebu Pier | Camotes | varies | Fares ~₱850 Tourist / ₱1,130 Business |
| Cebu City → Danao | Cebu (Cebu North Bus Terminal) | Danao Port | ~1.5 hrs by bus | The land leg to reach the main ferry |
Schedules valid as of 2026-06-23 — check 12Go for current sailings. OceanJet Cebu–Camotes fares verified via 12Go; Danao-route fares are paid at the port — book/confirm on 12Go.
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The Danao route — how most people go
For most travelers, Camotes means a ferry from Danao Port to Consuelo Port on Pacijan Island, about a 2-hour crossing run by the inter-island operators serving the route. It’s the most frequent option and the standard way locals travel. To reach Danao from Cebu City, take a north-bound Ceres bus from Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT at SM City Cebu**)** — roughly 1.5 hours — or drive the north coast. Pair the bus and the boat and you have a clean half-day trip.
If you’re driving and want your vehicle on Camotes, the Danao crossing is also the RORO route that carries cars and motorbikes — worth it for exploring Pacijan and Poro at your own pace.
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OceanJet from Cebu — the city-departure option
OceanJet runs a Cebu–Camotes sailing for travelers who’d rather not make the trip up to Danao — with the only published fares on the corridor: about ₱850 Tourist and ₱1,130 Business (valid as of 2026-06-23). It’s the convenient pick if you’re based in Cebu City and want a single ticket from a city pier, though schedules are fewer than the Danao route. Confirm sailing times on 12Go before you commit.
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Which should you choose?
Want the most frequent, flexible option (and maybe your car)? The Danao → Consuelo ferry — accept the 1.5-hour land leg to Danao first.
Based in Cebu City and want one ticket from a city pier? OceanJet’s Cebu–Camotes sailing, with the clearest published fares.
On a budget without a vehicle? Bus to Danao, then the standard ferry — usually the cheapest combination.
Tips for the crossing
Confirm your departure port before you leave — Danao (north Cebu) and the Cebu City piers are 90 minutes apart; arriving at the wrong one costs you the day. Camotes lands at Consuelo (Pacijan) — arrange a tricycle or multicab onward to Santiago Bay or your resort. One honest caveat — weather and frequency: Camotes sailings thin out in rough weather and run less often than the Bohol corridors, so check the last return boat before you go and keep your plans flexible.
Frequently asked questions
Where do ferries to Camotes leave from in Cebu?
Most leave from Danao Port, about 90 minutes north of Cebu City, crossing to Consuelo on Camotes in roughly 2 hours. OceanJet also runs a sailing from a Cebu City pier — confirm which port your ticket uses.
How long is the ferry from Cebu to Camotes?
About 2 hours on the Danao–Consuelo crossing. Add the ~1.5-hour bus or drive from Cebu City to Danao if that’s your starting point.
How much is the ferry from Cebu to Camotes?
OceanJet’s Cebu–Camotes sailing runs about ₱850 (Tourist) and ₱1,130 (Business). Danao-route fares are paid at the port — check live prices on 12Go.
Can I bring a car to Camotes?
Yes — the Danao–Consuelo crossing is a RORO route that carries vehicles, which is the practical way to explore Pacijan and Poro islands at your own pace.
Related on cebu.tips
- OceanJet — operator profile & schedule
- Ceres Bus from Cebu South Terminal — operator profile & schedule
- Super Shuttle — operator profile & schedule
- Cebu to Camotes Ferry
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Cebu’s city piers and terminal fees are administered by the Cebu Port Authority; confirm your pier and current port charges there.