Camotes Pier to Cebu — Tickets & Schedules (12Go)
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Getting from Camotes (Consuelo) to Cebu by ferry takes about 2h30m, run by Super Shuttle Ferry. Here is the schedule, the ports involved, and how to book.
The Camotes group sits off Cebu’s northeastern coast in the Camotes Sea and is administered as part of Cebu province, split across the towns of San Francisco, Poro, Tudela, and Pilar — Consuelo, on Poro island, is where this ferry actually docks. Local tradition holds that the islands’ name traces back to kamote (sweet potato), which grew abundantly here long before tourism arrived; you’ll still find it on menus and roadside stalls around the pier town. Most travelers making this crossing are heading back to Cebu City or Mactan-Cebu International Airport, so factor in the onward road time from Liloan once you dock.
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At a glance
| Operator | Departures | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Super Shuttle Ferry | 05:00, 14:00 | 2h30m |
Schedule valid as of 2026-06-23 — check 12Go for current times.
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Ports and location
- Departs: Camotes Pier — Camotes Islands, Cebu
- Arrives: Pier 88 Liloan — Cebu, Central Visayas
Confirm the exact terminal on your ticket; in larger ports (Cebu, Tagbilaran) more than one pier operates.
Camotes Pier is at Consuelo on Poro island, a short tricycle ride from San Francisco town where most of the group’s accommodation and its well-known Santiago Bay beach and Lake Danao sit. On the mainland side, Pier 88 Liloan puts you in Liloan municipality — part of Metro Cebu’s northern edge and nationally known for its rosquillos, a ring-shaped biscuit sold at roadside bakeries near the terminal that’s worth a stop before you continue on to Cebu City, roughly 30–45 minutes further south by road.
What to expect
Super Shuttle Ferry is the main operator on this route, departing from Camotes Pier in Camotes Islands, Cebu and arriving at Pier 88 Liloan in Cebu, Central Visayas. Fares are not published online for this route; book ahead on weekends and holidays when the popular departures fill, and confirm the exact terminal and time on the day — schedules shift in low season and during weather advisories.
At 2h30m, this is one of the longer inter-island hops out of Cebu, generally run on a RORO (roll-on/roll-off) vessel rather than a fast-craft, with economy and air-conditioned cabin seating typically offered as separate tiers — a standard split across Philippine domestic ferries even where specific fares for this route aren’t published online. Boarding usually opens 30–45 minutes ahead of departure, with a manifest check logging your ticket against your name — a Philippine Coast Guard requirement on every domestic sailing — followed by a brief safety orientation before departure.
The route also carries real cargo and livelihood weight beyond passenger traffic: Camotes residents and small traders use the same sailings to move goods to and from Cebu markets, and the fare islanders pay is generally lower than the price quoted to visitors through booking platforms. It’s a reminder that this ferry is infrastructure for the island communities first, tourist transport second.
How to book
- Open 12Go and search Camotes (Consuelo) to Cebu.
- Pick your date and a departure that fits your plan.
- Choose your class and pay for instant confirmation.
- Save or print your ticket — smaller operators do not always accept phone screens.
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Tips
One honest caveat — weather: the June–November monsoon window brings delays and the occasional cancellation; most operators reschedule free, but keep onward plans flexible. Arrive 60–90 minutes ahead and carry small bills for the terminal fee.
With only two sailings a day on this corridor, a cancelled departure has more impact here than on a route with hourly service — build a buffer day into your itinerary if you’re on a fixed flight schedule out of Cebu. Vessels serving this route are Philippine Coast Guard-inspected and MARINA-licensed with life vests as standard equipment, but a storm signal over the Camotes Sea suspends sailings outright rather than just delaying them, so treat a weather advisory during typhoon season as a real chance your travel date moves.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Camotes (Consuelo) to Cebu ferry take?
About 2h30m, depending on operator and conditions. Check the live timetable on 12Go for your date. This is a longer open-water crossing than the Bantayan or Camotes-Islands-transfer options, so pack accordingly for the ride.
Where does the Camotes (Consuelo) to Cebu ferry depart from?
From Camotes Pier in Camotes Islands, Cebu, arriving at Pier 88 Liloan in Cebu, Central Visayas. Confirm the pier or terminal on your ticket — Liloan is on Metro Cebu’s northern edge, a short drive rather than a walk from Cebu City proper.
Who runs the Camotes (Consuelo) to Cebu route?
Super Shuttle Ferry. Super Shuttle Ferry carries the most departures, with two sailings daily on this specific corridor as of the schedule above.
How much is the Camotes (Consuelo) to Cebu ferry?
Fares are not published online for this route; book for the live price on 12Go. Expect separate economy and air-conditioned pricing, standard practice on Philippine RORO ferries.
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