Making your way from Bicol to Cebu is now easier with the availability of the Matnog to Cebu ferry. You need to travel to Matnog, Sorsogon and ride a ferry to Northern Cebu. There are 2 routes for the Matnog to Cebu Ferry:
- Matnog to Bogo (Polambato, Cebu) – if you plan to go to Bantayan Island, take this route
- Matnog to Maya (Daanbantayan, Cebu) – if you plan to go to Malapascua, take this route
Check out the Matnog to Bogo, Cebu and Matnog to Maya, Cebu ferry schedule and fare below. Also listed below are places to stay in Bogo, Malapascua, Maya, and Cebu City.
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MATNOG TO BOGO POLAMBATO CEBU FERRY SCHEDULE
For tourists planning to go to Bantayan Island or passengers headed to Bogo and Polambato, take the Matnog to Bato Ferry. If you plan to go to Cebu City, take this route too, because the Matnog to Maya Ferry is farther.
Here’s the Matnog to Bogo Ferry schedule and fare:
| MONDAY | 11:45 PM |
| FRIDAY | 11:45 PM |
| Loading/Check-in Time | 09:00 PM |
| Travel Time | 9 hours |
| Port of Origin | Matnog Port |
| Port of Destination | Polambato Port (Bogo,Cebu) |
MATNOG TO BOGO POLAMBATO CEBU FERRY FARE
| PASSENGER | TOURIST (AIRCON) | STANDARD (ORDINARY) |
| Adult | ₱1,330 ($23) | ₱1,100 ($23) |
| Student | ₱1,064 ($19) | ₱880 ($15) |
| Minor (3-11 y.o) | ₱665 ($12) | ₱550 ($10) |
| Senior /PWD | ₱950 ($17) | ₱786 ($14) |
| Driver | ₱230 ($4) | FREE |
IMPORTANT: For Student, Senior/PWD passengers, ID is required.
MATNOG TO BOGO POLAMBATO, CEBU VEHICLE FARE
Here’s the Matnog to Bogo/Polambato (cebu) Ferry fares for MOTORCYCLE FARE, CAR,VAN, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, ETC.
| VEHICLE FARE | TYPE OF VEHICLE |
| ₱3,690 ($64) | Motorcycle Small (399 CC below) |
| ₱8,560 ($149) | Motorcycle Big (400 CC up) |
| ₱8,560 ($149) | Motorcycle with Sidecar |
| ₱9,850 ($172) | Sedan/Multicab/Hatchback |
| ₱12,730 ($222) | SUV/AUV/Wagon |
| ₱13,550 ($236) | Van/Grandvan, 4W Bongo |
| ₱15,430 ($269) | 4W Complete Van & 6W Bongo |
| ₱19,080 ($149) | 6W Elf/6W Forward |
| ₱26,010 ($436) | 10W Truck/8 W Truck/Bus |
| ₱21,190 ($370) | 20 FT Trailer without head |
| ₱26,010 ($436) | 20 FT Trailer with head |
| ₱29,260 ($510) | 40 FT Trailer without head |
| ₱32,500 ($567) | 40 FT Trailer with head |
| ₱73,000 ($1,272) | Heavy Equipment small |
| ₱96,590 ($1,684) | Heavy Equipment big |
For Matnog to Cebu Ticket Reservations, contact: 0948 483 1580 or 0905 330 6047
MATNOG TO MAYA DAANBANTAYAN CEBU FERRY SCHEDULE
For tourists planning to go to Malapascua or passengers headed to Maya or Daanbantayan, take the Matnog to Bato Ferry. If you plan to go to Cebu City, you can take this route too but will take longer travel time compared to Matnog to Bogo ferry.
Here’s the Matnog to Maya Ferry schedule and fare:
| WEDNESDAY | 11:45 PM |
| SUNDAY | 11:45 PM |
| Loading/Check-in Time | 09:00 PM |
| Travel Time | 6 hours & 30 mins |
| Port of Origin | Matnog Port |
| Port of Destination | Maya Port (Daanbantayan, Cebu)
Near Malapascua |
MATNOG TO MAYA CEBU FERRY SCHEDULE & FARE
| PASSENGER | TOURIST (AIRCON) | STANDARD (ORDINARY) |
| Adult | ₱1,200 ($21) | ₱990 ($17) |
| Student | ₱960 ($17) | ₱792 ($14) |
| Minor (3-11 y.o) | ₱600 ($10) | ₱495 ($9) |
| Senior /PWD | ₱858 ($15) | ₱708 ($12) |
| Driver | ₱210 ($4) | FREE |
MATNOG TO MAYA/DAANBANTAYAN CEBU VEHICLE FARE
Here’s the Matnog to Maya/ Daanbantayan (Cebu) ferry fares for MOTORCYCLE FARE, CAR,VAN, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, ETC..
| VEHICLE FARE | TYPE OF VEHICLE |
| ₱3,320 ($58) | Motorcycle Small (399 CC below) |
| ₱7,710 ($134) | Motorcycle Big (400 CC up) |
| ₱7,710 ($134) | Motorcycle with Sidecar |
| ₱8,870 ($155) | Sedan/Multicab/Hatchback |
| ₱11,460 ($200) | SUV/AUV/Wagon |
| ₱12,200 ($213) | Van/Grandvan, 4W Bongo |
| ₱13,890 ($242) | 4W Complete Van & 6W Bongo |
| ₱17,170 ($299) | 6W Elf/6W Forward |
| ₱23,410 ($408) | 10W Truck/8 W Truck/Bus |
| ₱21,170 ($367) | 20 FT Trailer without head |
| ₱23,410 ($408) | 20 FT Trailer with head |
| ₱27,800 ($485) | 40 FT Trailer without head |
| ₱30,881 ($538) | 40 FT Trailer with head |
| ₱65,070 ($1,134) | Heavy Equipment small |
| ₱86,930 ($1,515) | Heavy Equipment big |
IMPORTANT: Ticket issuance is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM only. Meaning, you can only buy tickets during those hours. But this is for passengers only (with no vehicles). Walk-in is accepted for passengers only. If you have a vehicle; car, 4×4 wheels, 6 wheels, 8 wheels, 10 wheels, & trailers, 3 days reservation before departure is required. Meaning, you can reserve through the phone numbers listed above.
- We didn’t know the office hours, so we went there earlier, and the office was still closed. I returned around 2:00 PM and was able to secure a ticket for the day. But during peak season and holidays, please purchase your ticket in advance to secure a bed/seat.
- I thought they have an online booking because I found a Lite Ferry website online, but as per the poster at their Matnog ticket office, it’s clearly stated there that they don’t have an online booking. So, I’m not quite sure is that website is legit, because anyone can make a website. To be safe, best to just contact the numbers listed above for reservation. Or just go directky to their Matnog Office.
- Ferry usually leaves late, about 1 hour. Bring enough food or you can buy at the canteen inside the ferry.
- Lite Ferry has new vessels, I find them clean compared to the other ferries I tried before.
- Fully charge your phone or bring power banks for your phone. I didn’t notice a socket inside the cabin. But you can probably charge at the canteen or ask the staff.
- Bring ID so you can borrow a blanket. Yes, a blanket is provided for passengers in the Tourist Cabin, but ID is required. You need to return the blanket before the ferry docks at the destination port and make sure you don’t forget to claim your ID.
WHERE TO STAY IN CEBU CITY
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- Pillows Hotel
- Location: Cebu City
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
- Maximo House Cebu
- Location: Cebu City
- RESERVE HERE
- Yello! Hotel (Powered by Cocotel)
- Location: Cebu City
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
- Cebu R Hotel
- Location: Cebu City
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
- Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown
- Location: Mactan, Cebu City
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
- C Suites at Mactan Newtown
- Location: Mactan, Cebu City
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
WHERE TO STAY IN BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU
- Northville Beach Resort
- Location: Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
- TEZA Resort
- Location: Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island
- RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
WHERE TO STAY IN MAYA & MALAPASCUA
- Moonlight Resort
- Location: Malapascua
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
- Malapascua Budget Inn
- Location: Malapascua
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
- Avila’s Horizon Dive Resort
- Location: Malapascua
- CHECK RATES HERE or RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
CEBU TOURS
CEBU CITY DAY TOUR : RESERVE HERE OR BOOK HERE
CEBU CITY PRIVATE TOUR: RESERVE HERE OR BOOK HERE
MATNOG/SORSOGON TOURS
MATNOG ISLAND HOPPING: BOOK HERE OR BOOK HERE
SORSOGON FULL DAY TOUR: RESERVE HERE
LEGAZPI CITY HALF DAY TOUR: RESERVE HERE OR BOOK HERE
ALSO READ:
MALAPASCUA ITINERARY + TRAVEL GUIDE
CEBU TO BOHOL FERRY SCHEDULE & RATES 2026
CEBU TO SIARGAO FERRY SCHEDULE & RATES 2026
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