Cebu City to Surigao Ferry Schedule

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      Cebu City to Surigao Ferry Schedule

      Backpacking around the Philippines can be challenging because it’s an archipelago. There are a dozen transport options: airplanes, ferries, buses, jeeps, tricycles, and the list goes on! But sometimes it‘s more convenient to travel by sea instead of flying. Luckily for Cebu, there is a direct ferry route from Cebu City to Surigao City.

      Cebu to Surigao Ferry
      Photo credits to @tanmanphoto on Instagram

      The travel time between the two islands is about 8 hours and 30 minutes. Due to the long travel time, carefully select the schedule and accommodation where you’ll be most at ease. To help you choose, we’ve compiled a list of all ferry providers that operate a Cebu to Surigao route and vice versa. 

      Cebu City to Surigao Ferry with Starlite Ferries

      Starlite Ferries
      Photo credits to Irvine Kinea on Flickr

      Schedule to Surigao

      Starlite Ferries has trips to Surigao that leaves at 9:00 PM from Sundays to Fridays. Make your way to Pier 3 along Manuel Quezon Boulevard in Cebu City—this is where you’ll be boarding. The expected time of arrival is 7:00 AM of the next day. 

      Schedule to Cebu City

      To get back to Cebu, you can also take the ferry from Monday to Saturday. Starlite Ferries depart Surigao’s port at 9:00 AM on those days. You’ll be in Cebu at around 7:00 PM in the evening. 

      Cebu – Surigao Starlite Ferry Rates

      There are different types of tickets that you can purchase. Make sure to bring your student ID, senior card, or PWD card to avail of discounts on your fare. Infants up to 3 years old travel for free. Check out the Starlite accommodations you can choose from below. 

      Starlite Ferry Recliner

      Starlite Ferry Recliner

      This is the cheapest out of all the ticket types because you’ll only be occupying a chair for the whole journey. If you’re not used to sitting for extended periods of time, it might be wiser to choose a bed instead. 

      Regular Price: 1,200 PHP
      Student Price: 960 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 857 PHP
      Child Price (4-11 y/o): 600 PHP

      Starlite Ferry Economy Class

      Starlite Ferry Economy Class

      Economy tickets will get you a simple bunk bed in the most public sleeping area. There is no air conditioning, but you can rely on the sea breeze to keep you cool.  

      Regular Price: 1,320 PHP
      Student Price: 1,056 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 942 PHP
      Child Price (4-11 y/o): 660 PHP

      Starlite Ferry Tourist Class

      Starlite Ferry Tourist Class

      Buying the Tourist Class ticket will also get you a bunk bed, but this time the sleeping area has air conditioning. 

      Regular Price: 1,560 PHP
      Student Price: 1,248 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 1,114 PHP
      Child Price (4-11 y/o): 780 PHP

      Starlite Ferry Cabin Class

      Starlite Ferry Cabin Class

      Cabin accommodations can hold a maximum of either four or eight people in a shared room. Bunk beds have their own dividers for added privacy. 

      Regular Price: 1,800+ PHP
      Student Price: 1,400+ PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 1,300+ PHP
      Child Price (4-11 y/o): 900+ PHP

      Starlite Ferry VIP Class

      Starlite Ferry VIP Class

      While all other tickets are priced per head, the VIP ticket is priced per room. With its own comfort room and TV, the private quarters can hold up to three people. 

      Room Rate: 4,500+ PHP

      Cebu City to Surigao Ferry with Cokaliong Shipping Lines

       Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc.
      Photo credits to airbusflyer3 on Flickr

      Schedule to Surigao

      Catch the Cokaliong ferries at Cebu City’s Pier 1. Daily trips are available at 7:00 PM. Keep in mind that you’ll reach Surigao at 3:30 AM of the following day. 

      Schedule to Cebu City

      The schedule from Surigao to Cebu is also at 7:00 PM every day. Ride the ferry at the Surigao port. Expect a similar arrival time of 3:30 AM at Cebu City.  

      Cebu – Surigao Cokaliong Shipping Lines Rates

      See below the updated rates for Cokaliong Shipping Lines’ tickets as of 2023. 

      Cokaliong Shipping Economy Class

      Cokaliong Shipping Economy Class

      You’ll be assigned a bunk bed on the open-air decks of the ferry. 

      Price: 1,320+ PHP

      Cokaliong Shipping Tourist Class

      Cokaliong Shipping Tourist Class

      If you prefer to have air conditioning, you’ll have to pay a little extra for it with the Tourist Class ticket.  

      Price: 1,560+ PHP

      Cokaliong Shipping Cabin Class

      Cokaliong Shipping Cabin Class

      The Cabin is a shared room for six people. The sleeping area is in an enclosed room, separated from the majority of the passengers. 

      Price: 1,920+ PHP

      Cokaliong Shipping Suite Class

      Cokaliong Shipping Suite Class

      Suite rooms have their own comfort rooms and TV. You can rent a room good for either two or four people. 

      Room for 2: 4,560-6,840+ PHP
      Room for 4: 9,120+ PHP

      Cebu City to Surigao Ferry with Medallion Transport Inc.

      Medallion Transport Inc. 

      Schedule to Surigao City

      As of writing, Medallion Transport has not yet resumed ferry operations for Cebu to Surigao and vice versa. The schedule and prices listed are from previous years.

      The Cebu to Surigao route is available only on alternating days of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 PM. The estimated arrival time in Surigao City is 4:30 AM. 

      Schedule to Cebu City

      For your return ticket, please be advised that the schedules are reversed. You may board the Surigao to Cebu ferry every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 8:00 PM. The ferry will be docking in Cebu City at 4:30 AM the next day. 

      Cebu – Surigao Medallion Transport Rates

      The Medallion Transport ferries are fairly modern. Passengers may access all the ship’s amenities like the information desk, chapel, restaurant, and canteen. 

      Medallion Transport Economy Class

      Medallion Transport Economy Class

      Like previous Economy class tickets, this one is no different. For Economy ticket holders, they are entitled to one bed on the ship’s al fresco. 

      Regular Price: 825 PHP
      Student Price: 701.25 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 589.29 PHP
      Minor Price: 412.5 PHP

      Medallion Transport Tourist Class

      Medallion Transport Tourist Class

      Tourist class ticket will afford you the most basic accommodation with air conditioning.  

      Regular Price: 1,025 PHP
      Student Price: 871.25 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 732.14 PHP
      Minor Price: 512.5 PHP

      Medallion Transport Cabin Class

      Medallion Transport Cabin Class

      Starting with the Cabin accommodation, rooms of the same value or higher have their own comfort rooms. For the Cabin, eight people can share this space. 

      Regular Price: 1,200 PHP
      Student Price: 1,041.25 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 875 PHP
      Minor Price: 750 PHP

      Medallion Transport Business Class

      Medallion Transport Business Class

      For those who prefer more comfort, the Business Class ticket is a good option. Bunk beds are slightly wider. A total of six people can stay in this shared room. 

      Regular Price: 1,350 PHP
      Student Price: 998.75 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 839.29 PHP
      Minor Price: 587.5 PHP

      Medallion Transport Deluxe Class

      Medallion Transport Deluxe Class

      For the Deluxe room, single beds are provided instead of bunk beds. Still priced per head, up to three passengers can share this accommodation. 

      Regular Price: 1,500 PHP
      Student Price: 1,275 PHP
      Senior / PWD Price: 1,071.43 PHP
      Minor Price: 612.5 PHP

      Medallion Transport Executive Suite

      Medallion Transport Executive Suite

      The Executive Suite is for two pax only. Price is set per room instead of per person. It looks and feels just like a hotel room!

      Room Rate: 3,800 PHP

      Medallion Transport VIP Suite

      Medallion Transport VIP Suite

      The VIP Suite is identical to the Executive Suite except that this room can hold four guests.

      Room Rate: 5,800 PHP

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          *Last updated: November 13, 2024