Bohol
Operators served
Sunriser Cordova Inter-Island Shipping, Clemer Shipping Lines, OceanJet
Facilities
- Short disembarkation ramp (non-gangway at most tides)
- Limited waiting infrastructure — pre-arrange onward transport
Overview
Port of Getafe (also spelled “Jetafe”) serves the northernmost tip of Bohol. For travellers whose destination is northern Bohol — Getafe town, the northern Chocolate Hills viewpoints, Talibon, or the Anda peninsula — this port eliminates the need to arrive at Tagbilaran and drive 70–90 km north.
Three confirmed operators serve Getafe: Sunriser Cordova from Mactan Island, Clemer Shipping Lines from Cebu Pier 3, and OceanJet fast craft from Cebu Pier 1.
Operators and routes
| Operator | From | Crossing | Schedule | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunriser Cordova | Cordova RoRo Port, Mactan | Economy 1 h 20 min / Standard 2 h | From Cordova: 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 14:00; from Getafe: 08:00, 11:30, 12:00, 16:00 | RoRo + fast craft |
| Clemer Shipping | Cebu Pier 3 | 1 h 45 min | From Cebu: 09:00, 16:00; from Getafe: 06:15, 13:15 | Open-air ferry |
| OceanJet | Cebu Pier 1 | ~75 min | Multiple daily (check 12Go) | Fast craft |
Schedule data valid 2026-06-23 — verify on 12Go.
Sunriser Cordova: best option from Mactan Airport
The Mactan-side departure at Cordova RoRo Port (south Mactan, ~20–30 min from the airport by van) makes Sunriser the most logical connection for travellers flying into Mactan who want to reach northern Bohol without going into Cebu City. Vehicles accepted — book vehicle space ahead during peak periods. Classes: Economy, Economy Upper Deck, Standard.
Clemer Shipping: direct Cebu Pier 3–Getafe
Two slots daily each direction. Open-air only — bench seating, no air-con. Pier usually Cebu Pier 3 (small operators occasionally shift — confirm at booking). Missing the 09:00 means a 7-hour wait; book ahead.
“This is a smaller, more authentic Filipino ferry experience than the fast-craft brands, functional rather than tourist-oriented.” — Clemer operator file, 2026-06-25.
Onward travel from Getafe
- Chocolate Hills (Carmen, northern viewpoints): 30–45 min by habal-habal or hired van.
- Anda (eastern Bohol beaches): 2–3 h by hired car via northern coast road.
- Tagbilaran City: ~1.5 h by bus or van — if Panglao is your destination, OceanJet/SuperCat to Tagbilaran is faster.
- Talibon: ~30–40 min south by van.
Local transport: tricycles and habal-habal from the port. Pre-arrange transfers — Getafe has no walk-up taxi density.
Practical notes
- Sunriser RORO: vehicles board first; arrive 60 min early with a vehicle.
- Clemer Shipping: print your ticket — small operators less consistent about phone screens.
- Weather: Getafe is exposed; monsoon-season afternoon cancellations more likely than at enclosed fast-craft terminals.
- No Grab in Bohol — all ground transport is van-for-hire, tricycle, or pre-arranged.