Cebu to Bantayan by Ferry: Schedule, Fares & Booking

Getting from Cebu to Bantayan by ferry takes about 1h30m, run by Super Shuttle Ferry, Tabuelan Sea Transport. Here is the schedule, the ports involved, and how to book.

Bantayan is the northernmost inhabited island off Cebu province, split across the towns of Bantayan, Santa Fe, and Madridejos, and this ferry is the standard way over for anyone not chartering a private boat. The catch most first-timers miss is that the crossing doesn’t start in Cebu City — it starts at Hagnaya Port in San Remigio, a north-Cebu fishing municipality roughly a three-hour road trip from Cebu City or the airport. Build that land leg into your schedule before you book the boat, or you’ll miss your sailing before you even reach the pier.

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At a glance

Operator	Departures	Crossing
Super Shuttle Ferry	02:00, 04:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:50, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 …	1h30m
Tabuelan Sea Transport	06:30, 10:30, 23:00	—

Schedule valid as of 2026-06-23 — check 12Go for current times.

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Ports and location

Departs: Hagnaya Port — Cebu, Central Visayas
Arrives: Santa Fe Terminal Port — Bantayan Island, Cebu

Confirm the exact terminal on your ticket; in larger ports (Cebu, Tagbilaran) more than one pier operates.

Hagnaya Port sits in San Remigio, a fishing town on Cebu’s northern coast, not inside Cebu City proper — buses and vans from the Cebu North Bus Terminal run direct to the pier, and most visitors treat the ride itself as the first leg of the Bantayan trip rather than a separate errand. On arrival, Santa Fe Terminal Port puts you right beside the island’s main beach strip, so if your accommodation is in Santa Fe town you can walk or grab a short tricycle ride straight from the pier.

What to expect

Super Shuttle Ferry is the main operator on this route, departing from Hagnaya Port in Cebu, Central Visayas and arriving at Santa Fe Terminal Port in Bantayan Island, Cebu. 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.

You’ll board either a RORO (roll-on/roll-off) ferry or a fast-craft depending on the sailing, and most Philippine domestic ferries split passengers into economy and air-conditioned cabin sections — a standard tiered-pricing setup even where, as here, the specific fares aren’t published online. Expect the boarding call roughly 30–45 minutes before departure, a manifest check where your ticket is logged against your name (a Philippine Coast Guard requirement on every domestic sea sailing), and a short safety briefing before the ferry casts off. Keep your bag with you in the passenger area rather than in the open cargo hold if it holds anything you’d rather not lose track of.

The crossing isn’t purely a tourist run — Bantayan’s scallop and dried-fish (danggit) trade moves through Hagnaya and Santa Fe on cargo sailings alongside the passenger schedule, and the fare locals pay at the terminal window is generally lower than what shows up on booking platforms aimed at visitors. If you have time before boarding at Hagnaya, roadside stalls near the pier sell dried mangoes and other Cebu pasalubong worth picking up for the trip over.

How to book

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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.

This is an open-sea crossing with no landmass to shelter it, so if you get seasick easily, an outdoor-deck or window seat and an early dose of motion-sickness medication will do more for you than they would on a sheltered strait route. Vessels running this corridor are Philippine Coast Guard-inspected and MARINA-licensed, with life vests as standard equipment, but a storm signal over the area means sailings are suspended outright rather than merely delayed — worth remembering if you’re booking during typhoon season with a tight return flight to catch.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Cebu to Bantayan ferry take?

About 1h30m, depending on operator and conditions. Check the live timetable on 12Go for your date. Fast-craft sailings tend to run a little shorter than RORO departures on the same corridor.

Where does the Cebu to Bantayan ferry depart from?

From Hagnaya Port in Cebu, Central Visayas, arriving at Santa Fe Terminal Port in Bantayan Island, Cebu. Confirm the pier or terminal on your ticket — Hagnaya is in San Remigio town, a bus or van ride from Cebu City, not a port within the city itself.

Who runs the Cebu to Bantayan route?

Super Shuttle Ferry, Tabuelan Sea Transport. Super Shuttle Ferry carries the most departures; check Tabuelan Sea Transport if you need a sailing time the more frequent operator doesn’t cover.

How much is the Cebu to Bantayan ferry?

Fares are not published online for this route; book for the live price on 12Go. Expect separate economy and air-conditioned pricing tiers, standard on Philippine domestic ferries.

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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.

Schedules, ports and fares reflect operator-published information via 12Go as of 2026-06-23. cebu.tips earns a commission on bookings made through 12Go partner links at no cost to you.