Bohol
Operators served
OceanJet, SuperCat, 2GO Travel, Lite Ferries, Trans-Asia Shipping Lines
Facilities
- Passenger terminal rebuilt 2021, dedicated fastcraft berth added
- Separate RoRo vehicle ramp
- Multiple ticketing counters (OceanJet, SuperCat, 2GO, Trans-Asia)
- PPA terminal fee (cash, small bills)
Overview
Port of Tagbilaran (UN/LOCODE PHTAG) is Bohol’s busiest seaport, operated by the Philippine Ports Authority through PMO Tagbilaran. The port sits in Barangay Booy, roughly 2 km from Tagbilaran city centre, and handles the bulk of passenger traffic between Bohol and Cebu, Siquijor, and long-haul destinations.
A 2021 PPA terminal upgrade added a dedicated fastcraft berth alongside the existing RoRo vehicle ramp, improving throughput for OceanJet and SuperCat’s high-frequency services.
Coordinates note: OSM-verified (relation 13938930, Poblacion 2, Booy, Tagbilaran). Cross-checked against Bohol Tourism Profile Eco Dev2025.pdf (Table 9, p. 48).
Operators and routes
| Operator | Route | Type | Crossing | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OceanJet | Cebu Pier 1 ↔ Tagbilaran | Fast craft | ~1.5–2 h | ~20 daily, 05:10–17:40 from Cebu |
| SuperCat | Cebu Pier 1 ↔ Tagbilaran | Fast craft | ~2 h | Multiple daily |
| Lite Ferries | Cebu (Pier 1/3) ↔ Tagbilaran | Bed ferry / RoRo | ~12 h | Overnight direct sailings |
| Trans-Asia Shipping | Cebu Pier 3 → Tagbilaran | Slow ferry | ~4 h | Mon 12:00 daytime run |
| 2GO Travel | Manila ↔ Tagbilaran | Liner/RoRo | ~18–22 h | Weekly |
Source: operator files + Bohol Tourism Profile (Table 9, Nov 2024). Verify current schedules on 12Go.
OceanJet representative departures (Cebu Pier 1 → Tagbilaran)
20 daily departures from 05:10 to 17:40. Classes: Open-Air, Tourist (₱790), Business (~₱1,410). Fast-craft crossing: ~2 h.
SuperCat also departs Cebu Pier 1 → Tagbilaran on the same corridor; book via 12Go when OceanJet is full.
Island-hopping routes from Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran is also the departure point for onward Visayas connections:
- Siquijor (Larena Pier): OceanJet / direct ferry services
- Dumaguete (Negros Oriental): OceanJet fast craft
- Cagayan de Oro: Trans-Asia (overnight; also 2GO via Manila route)
Getting there
- From Tagbilaran city centre: 10–15 min by tricycle (₱20–40) or Grab.
- From Dao Integrated Bus Terminal: 10–15 min by tricycle.
- From Bohol-Panglao Airport: ~25–35 min by van-for-hire; note Grab is not available in Bohol as of 2026 — arrange a resort shuttle or fixed-rate airport van.
Practical notes
- Booking advice: book OceanJet/SuperCat fast craft in advance for Holy Week, Christmas, Sinulog, and summer school holidays — seats sell out.
- Arrive early: 45–60 min for fast craft; 90 min for overnight RoRo/liner.
- Pier confirmation: fastcraft berth and RoRo ramp are separate — confirm on your ticket.
- Terminal fee: cash, small bills.
- No Grab: ride-hailing (GrabCar/GrabTaxi) is not available in Bohol province — use vans-for-hire or pre-arranged hotel transfers.