Did you know that there’s a cheap way to get from Cebu to Surigao and Cebu to Siargao? I recently traveled from Cebu to Surigao via ferry and from Surigao to Siargao via fastcraft. But in this travel blog, I will just discuss the Cebu to Suriagao ferry schedule for 2025 as well as the latest ferry rates.
Going to Surigao, we took Starlite Ferries. Bought the ticket at their main ticket office near Cebu Port Authority Pier 4. You can also book online through their official website.
TRAVEL BLOG CONTENTS
SIARGAO TRIP ESSENTIALS:
Siargao Tri Island Tour: RESERVE HERE
Siargao Land Tour: BOOK HERE
Sohoton Budget Tour (from Siargao): RESERVE HERE
Siargao Wakeboarding: RESERVE HERE
Siargao Motorcycle Rental: BOOK HERE
WHERE TO STAY IN SURIGAO
- The Grande Suites
- Location: San Juan
- CHECK RATES HERE
- Pier La Casa Homestay
- Location: Luna
- BOOK HERE
- JVC Rooms
- Location: Lipata Hills
- BOOK HERE
WHERE TO STAY IN SIARGAO
- Ferra Resort Siargao
- Location: Malinao Beach, General Luna
- RESERVE HERE
ALSO READ: WHERE TO STAY IN SIARGAO: FERRA RESORT SIARGAO REVIEW
- Blauset Two
- Location: General Luna
- RESERVE HERE
- Payag Suites
- Location: General Luna
- RESERVE HERE
- Himaya Siargao
- Location: General Luna
- RESERVE HERE
CEBU TO SURIGAO FERRY SCHEDULE AND FARE
(VIA STARITE FERRIES)
- CEBU TO SURIGAO FERRY SCHEDULE: 9:00 PM Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun , (No Saturday)
- BOARDING GATE: PIER 3 (Terminal 2) GATE 6
- TRAVEL TIME: Approximately 9 hours
- ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME: 6:00 AM (next day)
| CEBU TO SIARGAO FERRY (Starlite Ferries) | PIER 3 GATE 6 |
| 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Boarding time |
| 9:00 PM | Departure |
| 6:00 AM | Arrival |
CEBU TO SIARGAO FERRY FARE/RATES (Starlite Ferries)
| ACCOMODATION TYPE | PASSENGER TYPE | FERRY FARE |
| Reclining Seats | Regular | ₱1,200 ($20.45) |
| Student | ₱960 ($16.36) | |
| Senior Citizen | ₱857 ($14.60) | |
| Minor (4-11 yrs old) | ₱600 ($10.22) | |
| Baby (1-3 yrs old) | FREE | |
| Economy Bed Bunk | Regular | ₱1,320 ($22.49) |
| Student | ₱1,056 ($17.99) | |
| Senior Citizen | ₱942 ($16.05) | |
| Minor (4-11 yrs old) | ₱660 ($11.25) | |
| Baby (1-3 yrs old) | FREE | |
| Tourist Bed Bunk | Regular | ₱1,560 ($26.58) |
| Student | ₱1,248 ($21.27) | |
| Senior Citizen | ₱1,114 ($18.98) | |
| Minor (4-11 yrs old) | ₱780 (13.29) | |
| Baby (1-3 yrs old) | FREE |
IMPORTANT:
For infants (0-3 years old), required document is birth certificate. No documents, no discount.
For minors (4-12 years old), required document is birth certificate. No documents, no discount.
For students (12 years old up), required document is student ID. No documents, no discount.
FREIGHT RATES (STARLITE FERRY)
| VEHICLE LENGTH | VEHICLE TYPE | CEBU TO SURIGAO RATES |
| Motorcycle | ₱2,500 ($42.60) | |
| Below 3 meters/Big bike | ₱4,000 ($68.16) | |
| 3-3.9 meters | Small Car (EON) | ₱7,500 ($127.80) |
| 4-4.9 meters | Regular Car (SUV) | ₱9,100 ($155.06) |
| 5-5.9 meters | Regular Elf (Jeepney) | ₱12,000 ($204.47) |
| 6-6.9 meters | Elf Extended | ₱12,000 ($204.47) |
| 7-7.9 meters | Elf 6 wheels | ₱12,000 ($204.47) |
| 8-8.9 meters | Regular Forwarder | ₱12,000 ($204.47) |
| 9-9.9 meters | Forward Extended | ₱18,000 ($306.71) |
| 10-10.9 meters | Forward Long Chassis | ₱18,000 ($306.71) |
| 11-11.9 meters | 10-wheeler regular | ₱20,000 ($340.79) |
| 12-12.9 meters | 10-wheeler extended | ₱20,000 ($304.79) |
| 13-13.9 meters | 12-wheeler regular | ₱24,000 ($408.95) |
| 20 ft container | ₱21,000 ($357.83) | |
| 40 ft equipment | ₱30,000 ($511.18) | |
| Heavy equipment | small | ₱36,000 ($613.42) |
| medium | ₱36,000 ($613.42) | |
| large | ₱36,000 ($613.42) |
CEBU TO SURIGAO FERRY SCHEDULE AND FARE
(VIA COKALIONG)
- CEBU TO SURIGAO FERRY SCHEDULE: 7:00 PM Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun , (No Saturday)
- TRAVEL TIME: Approximately 9 hours
- ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME: 3:00 AM (next day)
- CEBU TO SURIGAO FERRY RATES (via Cookaliong)
| MV Filipinas Cebu | ||
| Accommodation | Deck/Room | Rates |
| Economy | Deck C Danao, Deck B Talisay, Deck A Naga | ₱1,320 ($22.49) |
| Lounge | Mandaue | ₱1,500 ($25.56) |
| Tourist | Toledo, Lapu-Lapu | ₱1,560 ($26.58) |
| Cabin | Oslob (good for 6), Carmen (good for 6, Badian (good for 6) | ₱1,920 ($32.72) |
| Suite Room | Ronda (good for 2), Bogo (good for 2), Argao (good for 2) | ₱4,560 ($77.70) per room |
| MV Filipinas Iligan | ||
| Accommodation | Deck/Room | Rates |
| Economy | Deck A Salvador, Deck B Pantar, Deck C Nunungan | ₱1,320 ($22.49) |
| Tourist | Tubod, Kolambugan | ₱1,560 ($26.58) |
| Cabin | Kauswagan (good for 12), Magsaysay (good for 8), Baroy (good for 10), Linamon (good for 12), Baloi (good for 10), Lala (good for 12) | ₱1,920 ($32.72) |
| Suite Room | Karomatan (good for 2), Tagoloan (good for 2) | ₱4,560 ($77.70) per room |
| Suite Room | Maigo (good for 3), Kapatagan (good for 3) | ₱6,840 ($116.55) per room |
| MV Filipinas Iligan | ||
| Accommodation | Deck/Room | Rates |
| Economy | Deck A Mainit, Deck B Claver | ₱1,320 ($22.49) |
| Lobby | San Francisco | ₱1,400 ($23.86) |
| Lounge Sitting | Alegria (S) | ₱1,450 ($24.71) |
| Lounge Sitting | Alegria | ₱1,500 ($25.56) |
| Tourist | Placer, Malimono | ₱1,560 ($26.58) |
| Cabin | Tagana-an (good for 6) | ₱1,920 ($32.72) |
| Suite Room | Sison (good for 2), Gigaquit (good for 2) | ₱4,560 ($77.70) per room |
| Suite Room | Bacuag (good for 4), Tubod (good for 4 | ₱9,120 ($155.40) per room |
HOW TO GET FROM CEBU TO SURIGAO VIA FERRY
1.BUY YOUR CEBU TO SURIGAO FERRY TICKETS.
There are ferries that regularly run between Cebu and Surigao. I recently took the Starlite ferry from Cebu to Surigao, and then going back from Surigao to Cebu, I took the Cookaliong ferry.
For Starlite Ferry, which is owned by Chelsea Logistics, you can buy your ferry at their ticket office located near Pier 4 Gate 4. You can also purchase your ticket online at their website chealseatravel.ph. Or reserve your tickets through the link below.
Make sure you have a valid ID when booking your ticket. They might allow you to book in person without ID, but make sure the name of the passenger on the ticket matches the name printed on the valid ID. Because that will be verified upon check-in. And the valid ID is required upon check-in.
IMPORTANT: See the 2024 Cebu to Surigao ferry schedule and rates above.
2. MAKE YOUR WAY TO PIER 3 (TERMINAL 2), GATE 6.
Cebu to Surigao ferry passengers need to head to Pier 3 (Terminal 3) Gate 6 for check-in and boarding. Only ferry passengers with valid tickets are allowed to enter. You need to show your ticket and valid ID to the guard at the entrance door.
Travel Tip: If you are carrying heaving luggage or boxes, you can hire a porter before you enter the port building. Just make sure you have no valuables in your bag. I hired a porter for my 1 luggage and I was quoted ₱100 ($1.73). I showed him my ticket and he noted the bunk bed #. The porter was also carrying other luggage and boxes, and assured me my luggage will be delivered on my bunk bed inside the ship. I will pay once the bag is delivered. Take note of your porter #, written on their uniform, in case you need to find him.
3. PAY THE TERMINAL FEE
Upon entering the port, head to the booth for Terminal Fee. Show your ticket and pay the ₱25 ($0.43) terminal fee for Cebu Port.
4.CHECK-IN
Next, head to Starlite or Cookaliong booth inside the port. Just like boarding an airline, you also need to check-in before you board the ferry. Line up to check-in. Provide your ticket and valid ID.
5.WAIT AT YOUR DESIGNATED GATE FOR BOARDING
Once your ticket is validated and you’re checked-in. Head to your designated gate for boarding. Wait for your ferry’s arrival.
6.BOARD THE FERRY
At your designated gate, the TV screen will show if your ferry is ready for boarding. There are also ground staff that will assist you. A bus usually take the passengers to the ferry, since the ship is usually docked at Gate 4.
7.LOOK FOR YOUR BED OR CABIN
Upon boarding the ship, a staff will check your ticket and tell you which floor is your bed located. A staff might help you carry your luggage, if someone does, you can just give a small tip for assisting you.
8.GET YOUR BEDSHEET AND BLANKET
If you’ve booked a tourist class, you can get a blanket and bedsheet. Just provide a valid ID. You can claim your ID once the ship has docked at your port of disembarkation upon returning the bed sheet and blanket.
TRAVEL TIPS AND REMINDERS:
- You can hire a porter for your luggage, rates usually start at ₱100 ($1.73).
- There is a small playground/ place for kids inside Cebu Pier 4 Gate 4 where your toddlers can play while waiting for your ferry trip. There’s a fee for it though.
- There are stores inside the port that sell food, drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. So you won’t really get hungry while waiting for your ferry.
- Starlite Ferry doesn’t have charging docks on their bed, unlike Cookaliong. Bring a fully charged power bank. Otherwise, prepare lots of ₱5 ($0.087) if you want to charge your phone inside the ship. Cookaliong has free socket for charging your phones, located on top of the head of your bunk bed.
- Don’t forget return your borrowed bedsheet and blanket and claim your ID before disembarkation.