Nasipit, not Butuan city proper, is the port you need for this crossing — a common source-material mix-up worth clearing up before you plan around it. Nasipit is a separate port town in Agusan del Norte that serves Butuan, and it’s where the Bohol-bound ferry actually departs.
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The route
The confirmed port pairing is Nasipit to Jagna Port on Bohol’s southeastern coast. Lite Shipping operates this crossing, per 12Go’s live route data — but sailing frequency and crossing duration aren’t independently confirmed, so treat any specific schedule you find elsewhere as unverified until you check a live source.
Getting to Nasipit from Butuan
If you’re based in Butuan city itself, plan a separate transfer to Nasipit port before your ferry departure — the port town is distinct from the city center, and conflating the two is exactly the kind of mistake that causes missed sailings.
Ports and arrival
- Departs: Nasipit, the port serving Butuan city in Agusan del Norte.
- Arrives: Jagna Port, on Bohol’s southeastern coast, about 66 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. Budget 1.5 to 2 hours by van for onward travel to Panglao or Tagbilaran once you land — Jagna is on the opposite side of the island from the main resort strip.
Jagna’s role as Bohol’s secondary sea gateway, after Tagbilaran itself, comes directly from this kind of regular Mindanao ferry traffic — it’s a working port town with an active public market rather than a tourist terminal.
Economic context
If you have time at Jagna before heading onward, the public market is known for peanut butter made in small batches from roasted Bohol peanuts and for kalamay, the province’s most common pasalubong sweet.
Booking
- Search Butuan to Bohol or Nasipit to Jagna on 12Go and check the current operator and schedule for your travel date.
- Arrange your transfer from Butuan city to Nasipit port well ahead of your sailing time.
- Book onward transport from Jagna to Tagbilaran or Panglao once you’ve confirmed your crossing.
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One honest caveat
With the exact schedule still unconfirmed in available sources, avoid building a tight same-day connection around this crossing until you’ve verified the live sailing time directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I leave from Butuan city itself for this ferry?
No — Nasipit, a separate port town in Agusan del Norte, is the real departure point. Arrange a transfer there before your sailing rather than assume the port is in Butuan city proper.
Where does the ferry arrive in Bohol?
Jagna Port, on the southeastern coast — not Tagbilaran or Panglao. Budget an additional 1.5–2 hours by van for onward travel.
What operator runs this route?
Lite Shipping, per 12Go’s live route data — though the exact sailing time isn’t independently confirmed, so check the live listing before booking.
How long does the crossing take?
Not confirmed in available sources — check the live 12Go listing for the current sailing duration.
Is there anything to do in Jagna if I have time before heading onward?
Yes — a compact Spanish colonial town center, an active public market known for peanut butter and kalamay, and a coral-stone parish church with a structure dating to 1697.
Related on bohol-philippines.com
- Jagna — Bohol’s secondary sea gateway and the arrival port for this crossing
- Tagbilaran City — Bohol’s main city, roughly 1.5–2 hours onward
- Bohol transport hub — flights, ferries, and getting around the island
Route detail current as of 2026-07-16; confirm live schedules and operator on 12Go before booking. bohol-philippines.com earns a commission on bookings made through 12Go partner links at no cost to you.