Cebu to Bohol by Ferry: Every Operator, Compared
The Cebu–Bohol crossing is one of the busiest sea routes in the Visayas. Here's every operator that runs it today — with a clear line between the ones you can book online and the ones you can't.
Operators on this crossing
| Operator | Fare | Rating | Crossing | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OceanJet | — | — | 2h | Buy Ferry Ticket on 12Go → |
| Lite Shipping Lines | — | — | 4h | Buy Ferry Ticket on 12Go → |
| SuperCat | — | — | 2 hours | No scheduled trips on Klook or supercat.ph as of 2026-07-13 — check for resumed service |
| Trans-Asia Shipping Lines | — | — | 9–15 hours | Weekly RoRo (Mon 12:00, Cebu Pier 3) — book direct or via Barkota |
| 2GO Travel | — | — | 23 hours | Overnight RoRo liner leg — no tracked online product; book direct or on 2GO's site |
Fares vary by class and date — check live prices on 12Go. We earn a commission on bookings made through the linked operators, at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure.
The Cebu → Bohol ferry is the default way across for most travelers — quicker and cheaper than flying, and frequent enough that you rarely wait long. Nearly all sailings land at Tagbilaran Port, a short hop from Panglao’s beaches and the jump-off for the Chocolate Hills and the Loboc River.
The comparison above lists every operator we can verify on this crossing today, in two groups: the ones you can book online (tracked links to 12Go), and the ones that are listed but not bookable through our partners — either they’ve paused service, run only weekly, or sell tickets only at the pier. We don’t hide the second group, and we don’t send you to a booking page that can’t actually sell that operator’s ticket.
How to choose
- Fastest, most frequent: the fast craft (~2 hours) run many times a day and are the sensible default for a day trip or a tight itinerary.
- Cheapest / carrying a vehicle: RoRo ferries (~4 hours) cost less and take cars and motorbikes, but sail less often.
- Book ahead on weekends, holidays, and during the June–November monsoon window, when weather can thin the schedule.
Fares shift by class and date, so we don’t quote a fixed price — tap through to 12Go for the live fare and seat availability on your travel day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Cebu to Bohol ferry?
The fast craft to Tagbilaran take about 2 hours; roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels take roughly 4 hours. Check live times on 12Go for your travel date.
Can I book the Cebu–Bohol ferry online?
OceanJet and Lite Shipping are bookable online through 12Go. Some operators on this route (see the table) aren't sold through online partners and must be booked direct at the pier.
Which port in Bohol do the ferries use?
Most Cebu–Bohol sailings land at Tagbilaran Port, in the center of Tagbilaran City — the best-connected gateway for Panglao, Alona Beach, and the Chocolate Hills.
Plan your Bohol trip
- Getting around Bohol — Vans, tricycles, and onward transfers from Tagbilaran.