SuperCat Ferry: A Reliable Second Option to Bohol, Ormoc, and the Visayas

SuperCat runs the same Cebu Pier 1 → Tagbilaran corridor and the same 2-hour crossing as OceanJet, on the same pier — the operator most Cebu–Bohol travelers reach for when OceanJet is sold out. It also runs the most useful Cebu–Ormoc fast craft for travelers continuing into Leyte. The SuperCat counter at the Cebu port is signed separately (“Cebu Pier Supercat”), so confirm which window you’re heading to.

SuperCat’s Tagbilaran and Ormoc sailings get full treatment below. Routes that don’t touch Cebu (Batangas ↔ Oriental Mindoro and intra-Visayas legs) are noted at the bottom but not detailed here.

What SuperCat is, briefly

SuperCat operates a fast-craft fleet on the Cebu–Bohol corridor and the Cebu–Ormoc run, with a three-tier SPR class system (Economy, Tourist, Business). The 2-hour Cebu–Tagbilaran crossing matches OceanJet’s.

On honest reckoning, SuperCat’s recent rider feedback runs more mixed than OceanJet’s. Across travel-platform reviews the recurring complaints are punctuality and vessel condition — “trip was delayed for an hour,” “the vessel needs maintenance,” and one rider noting “seats were old, flat foam, broken armrest.” The boats get you across on the same timetable as the fast-craft competition, but if your day depends on an exact departure, the more frequent OceanJet is the steadier bet, and SuperCat is the strong same-pier backup.

Primary route at a glance — Cebu Pier 1 → Tagbilaran, Bohol

Schedules tighten in low season and SuperCat publishes fewer Tagbilaran slots than OceanJet. Confirm on the day of travel via 12Go or the SuperCat counter. Valid as of 2026-06-23 — check 12Go for current schedules.

Book SuperCat on this route specifically when OceanJet’s slot you want is sold out — that’s the honest positioning, not a knock on the service. Full terminal detail (layout, other operators, getting there) is at Tagbilaran Pier, and the wider comparison of Bohol’s four Cebu-facing ports is at Bohol to Cebu: which port to use.

🚢 Check SuperCat Cebu–Tagbilaran schedules on 12Go

Cebu Pier 1 — getting there

SuperCat shares the Pier 1 area with OceanJet, but the counter is signed separately. If you ask any Grab driver for “Pier 1, SuperCat,” that’s enough. The Cebu Port Authority manages Pier 1 and the Bohol ferry terminals — departure gates are on the upper level.

• From IT Park / Lahug: 20–30 minutes by Grab, ₱180–260 in normal traffic. Add 15–20 minutes between 4:30 and 7 PM.
• From Mactan-Cebu International Airport: 35–50 minutes by Grab, ₱350–500 depending on surge. MyBus to SM City Cebu then Grab is the budget route.
• From Cebu City hotels (Fuente, Ayala area): 10–20 minutes by Grab, ₱130–220.

Arrive 60 minutes before departure on a normal day. Business SPR boards 15–20 minutes earlier than the rest of the cabin.

Tagbilaran arrival and onward travel

Tagbilaran Port is the same arrival point as OceanJet’s main run, central to Tagbilaran City and well-served by onward transport.

• To Panglao / Alona Beach: 30–45 minutes by van or hired car. Most Panglao hotels pre-arrange a transfer.
• To Chocolate Hills (Carmen): ~1.5 hours by hired car or local van. Not the closest port for Carmen — that’s Tubigon (FastCat).
• Day tours: most Bohol day tours from Cebu operate from Tagbilaran. SuperCat or OceanJet — either works.

SPR class tiers — what you actually get

Economy SPR — basic seating, air-con, fewer departures per day. Cheapest fare. Adequate for the 2-hour run; the limited slots make booking ahead worth it.

Tourist SPR — comfortable seating, air-con, onboard entertainment. The most-chosen class and the default sensible choice.

Business SPR — more legroom, priority boarding, quieter cabin section. Worth it on holiday weekends and rough-water days. Given the maintenance gripes on older vessels, this is the cabin to book if seat condition matters to you.

All three classes ride the same vessel and arrive at the same time. You’re paying for comfort and queue position, not speed.

Cebu → Ormoc (Leyte) — verified schedule

SuperCat’s Cebu–Ormoc fast craft is its most useful non-Bohol route — the quickest sea link to Leyte and the gateway to onward Tacloban buses. Four daily sailings each way, a flat 3-hour crossing. Schedule valid as of 2026-06-23 — confirm on 12Go.

• Departure: Cebu Pier 1 (SuperCat counter)
• Arrival: Ormoc Port, Leyte
• Onward: jeepneys and Grab to Ormoc City center; buses to Tacloban and the Eastern Visayas

🚢 Check SuperCat Cebu–Ormoc schedules on 12Go

When this route makes sense

Choose SuperCat over the alternatives when OceanJet’s preferred slot is sold out (it’s the obvious same-pier backup), or when you want a fast Cebu–Ormoc crossing to Leyte — SuperCat owns that corridor among the fast craft. Choose OceanJet when you want maximum Tagbilaran frequency or you’re on a booked Bohol day tour built around OceanJet’s schedule. Choose FastCat (Pier 3 → Tubigon) when your Bohol destination is central or northern Bohol.

Practical detail

Terminal fees are paid in cash at the pier — small bills. Tickets: both printed and 12Go digital tickets are usually accepted, though the counter occasionally asks for a printed copy on holiday weekends. Valid ID matching the ticket is enforced. Luggage: standard suitcases fine; oversized bags incur handling fees, and motorbikes need advance arrangement. One honest caveat — weather: SuperCat reschedules to the next available departure at no cost, but refunds on cancelled sailings have been reported as slow, so rebooking is the faster path and travel insurance is worth it for monsoon-season trips. Motion sickness: a mid-cabin Tourist or Business seat plus a half-tablet of meclizine 30 minutes before departure handles most of it.

SuperCat’s other routes — out of scope here

SuperCat also runs the Batangas ↔ Oriental Mindoro corridor and intra-Visayas legs like Bohol ↔ Siquijor. Those don’t start or end in Cebu and sit outside this guide.

Booking

12Go is the easiest path — instant confirmation, refundable on weather cancellations, live schedule view across classes. Walk-ups at the Pier 1 SuperCat counter work most days; expect “next sailing only” during Sinulog week, Holy Week, and the Christmas-to-New-Year window.

🚢 Book your SuperCat crossing on 12Go

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Schedules and class details reflect operator-published information via 12Go as of 2026-06-23 — check 12Go for current schedules. This site earns a commission on bookings made through 12Go partner links at no cost to you.