Cebu to Camotes Pier — Tickets & Schedules (12Go)
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Getting from Cebu to Camotes (Consuelo) 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 lands. Local tradition holds the islands’ name traces back to kamote (sweet potato), which grew abundantly here long before tourism arrived. The ferry departs from Liloan on Cebu’s northern edge, not from Cebu City itself, so budget road time from wherever you’re starting before you board.
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At a glance
| Operator | Departures | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Super Shuttle Ferry | 09:00, 18:00 | 2h30m |
Schedule valid as of 2026-06-23 — check 12Go for current times.
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Ports and location
- Departs: Pier 88 Liloan — Cebu, Central Visayas
- Arrives: Camotes Pier — Camotes Islands, Cebu
Confirm the exact terminal on your ticket; in larger ports (Cebu, Tagbilaran) more than one pier operates.
Pier 88 Liloan sits 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 — worth picking up before you board if you have a few minutes to spare. On arrival, Camotes Pier lands you 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 are found.
What to expect
Super Shuttle Ferry is the main operator on this route, departing from Pier 88 Liloan in Cebu, Central Visayas and arriving at Camotes Pier in Camotes Islands, 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.
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 sold as separate tiers — standard 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 between the islands and Cebu markets, and the fare islanders pay at the terminal window 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 Cebu to Camotes (Consuelo).
- 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 working around a fixed return flight. 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 Cebu to Camotes (Consuelo) 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 Cebu to Camotes (Consuelo) ferry depart from?
From Pier 88 Liloan in Cebu, Central Visayas, arriving at Camotes Pier in Camotes Islands, Cebu. 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 Cebu to Camotes (Consuelo) 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 Cebu to Camotes (Consuelo) 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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