Port of Getafe

Overview

Port of Getafe (also spelled “Jetafe”) serves the northernmost tip of Bohol. For travellers whose destination is northern Bohol — Getafe town, the northern Chocolate Hills viewpoints, Talibon, or the Anda peninsula — this port eliminates the need to arrive at Tagbilaran and drive 70–90 km north.

Three confirmed operators serve Getafe: Sunriser Cordova from Mactan Island, Clemer Shipping Lines from Cebu Pier 3, and OceanJet fast craft from Cebu Pier 1.

Operators and routes

Schedule data valid 2026-06-23 — verify on 12Go.

Sunriser Cordova: best option from Mactan Airport

The Mactan-side departure at Cordova RoRo Port (south Mactan, ~20–30 min from the airport by van) makes Sunriser the most logical connection for travellers flying into Mactan who want to reach northern Bohol without going into Cebu City. Vehicles accepted — book vehicle space ahead during peak periods. Classes: Economy, Economy Upper Deck, Standard.

Clemer Shipping: direct Cebu Pier 3–Getafe

Two slots daily each direction. Open-air only — bench seating, no air-con. Pier usually Cebu Pier 3 (small operators occasionally shift — confirm at booking). Missing the 09:00 means a 7-hour wait; book ahead.

“This is a smaller, more authentic Filipino ferry experience than the fast-craft brands, functional rather than tourist-oriented.” — Clemer operator file, 2026-06-25.

Onward travel from Getafe

• Chocolate Hills (Carmen, northern viewpoints): 30–45 min by habal-habal or hired van.
• Anda (eastern Bohol beaches): 2–3 h by hired car via northern coast road.
• Tagbilaran City: ~1.5 h by bus or van — if Panglao is your destination, OceanJet/SuperCat to Tagbilaran is faster.
• Talibon: ~30–40 min south by van.

Local transport: tricycles and habal-habal from the port. Pre-arrange transfers — Getafe has no walk-up taxi density.

Practical notes

• Sunriser RORO: vehicles board first; arrive 60 min early with a vehicle.
• Clemer Shipping: print your ticket — small operators less consistent about phone screens.
• Weather: Getafe is exposed; monsoon-season afternoon cancellations more likely than at enclosed fast-craft terminals.
• No Grab in Bohol — all ground transport is van-for-hire, tricycle, or pre-arranged.