Tagbilaran City Tourist Port

Overview

Tagbilaran City Tourist Port is the main passenger seaport of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, in Barangay Cogon, and the primary maritime entry point for visitors arriving from Cebu and other Philippine ports. The provincial inventory files it under Marina and Harbor / Sports and Recreational Facilities — an odd pairing that reflects a classification system built for a generic attractions list, not a working transport terminal.

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Location

Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The port faces the Bohol Strait and sits near the Carlos P. Garcia Monument and the CPG Sports Complex.

Getting There

The port is the arrival point itself for ferry and fast-craft passengers from Cebu City (Pier 1), Cebu South Bus Terminal via Oslob-Santander, and other routes. Tricycles and taxis are available at the port exit for onward travel into the city.

Fast-craft operators serving the port include 2GO Travel, OceanJet, and Weesam Express; regular (slower) ferry operators include Lite Shipping Corporation and Trans Asia Shipping. Major routes connect Tagbilaran to Cebu (multiple daily fast-craft departures), Dumaguete, Siquijor, and Cagayan de Oro. Typical fast-craft fares run roughly ₱400–500 one-way; regular ferry fares run around ₱370 for standard seating and ₱520 for air-conditioned tourist-class berths (fares subject to change without notice).

Practical Info

• Berth infrastructure: 265.8-metre berth length with 2 dedicated berths for fast boats and 2 RORO ramps
• Passenger volume: the port handles an estimated 5,000 passengers daily
• Ground transport: tricycles and vans wait outside the terminal; over 3,000 tricycles operate across Tagbilaran City as the primary local public transport
• [TO ENRICH: official terminal fee amount, port operating hours, left-luggage storage]

What to Expect

Most sea-borne visitors meet Bohol here first, before anywhere else on the island. The Cogon Public Market, Lola Lilia’s Bakeshop, and the Carlos P. Garcia Monument sit within short distance of the terminal. Inside, the passenger waiting area holds ticket booths and food and souvenir stalls — functional rather than destination-grade, built for turnover rather than lingering.

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Notes

Tagbilaran City Tourist Port is categorised here as a tourism attraction because the port experience forms part of a visitor’s entry into Bohol. The BPTO inventory classification as Marina and Harbor reflects its role as both a functional transport hub and an attraction in its own right. TAGBILARAN PORT: Guide to Tourist Pier in Bohol (Ferry Schedule & Online Booking) — It’s More Fun With Juan, accessed 2026-07-17.