Bohol ⇄ Siquijor Ferry: Tagbilaran to Siquijor Pier (2026)

There is a direct ferry between Bohol and Siquijor, it is run by OceanJet, and it takes about two hours. That much is settled. The part that trips people up is which pier you arrive at.

Siquijor has two main ferry ports: Siquijor Pier, at the island’s capital on the south side, and Larena Pier on the east coast. The Tagbilaran crossing lands at Siquijor Pier — not Larena, despite Larena being the port name attached to some older listings for this corridor. If you have booked accommodation on the assumption of a Larena arrival, or arranged a pickup there, check the pier printed on your ticket before travel day.

The corridor is a short one — roughly 25 km of open water — and a good deal shorter in feel than the two-hour timetable suggests. Passengers regularly report the crossing running closer to 90 minutes in calm conditions.

The crossing at a glance

Tagbilaran → Siquijor

Sailings run through the day, with a mid-afternoon departure at 15:20 arriving 17:20 on the board when this was checked. Tourist Class carries air-conditioning, washrooms and a screen; there is an Open-Air option below it and a Business option above.

A word on which class to book, from people who have made the crossing: Business buys noticeably better seats, and the Open-Air deck is the one to pick if you actually want to watch the water rather than sit in a cold cabin. Economy has drawn complaints about fumes near the stern at the start of the run. Seats are assigned, and crews are not relaxed about passengers relocating themselves.

Getting to the pier from Panglao or Alona Beach takes 30 to 45 minutes by van or hired car — and remember there is no Grab anywhere in Bohol province, so arrange the ride rather than expecting to summon one.

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Siquijor → Tagbilaran

The return runs the same corridor and the same rough timings. From Siquijor Pier you are at the island’s capital on the south coast, which is the practical side for most of the island’s accommodation — San Juan and the western beach strip are a short ride away.

If your onward plan from Bohol is Cebu or Dumaguete, note that Siquijor also connects directly to both, so backtracking through Tagbilaran is not always the shortest path. Check the direct options before assuming Bohol is the hub.

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The ports

• Tagbilaran Pier — the Bohol terminus, rebuilt by the Philippine Ports Authority in 2021 with a dedicated fastcraft berth. Terminal fees are collected in cash at the pier.
• Siquijor Pier — the island capital’s port, on the south coast. Larena Pier, on the east coast, is Siquijor’s other main port and serves different crossings.

What the fare does not include

This is the corridor’s most consistent complaint, and it is worth budgeting for rather than discovering at the counter.

The online fare is not the total. Port fees are collected separately, in cash, at the pier — booking online does not cover them. Baggage handling is charged on top of that, and it is not always weighed: travellers have reported paying around ₱150 for a backpack well under 10 kg, assessed by eye rather than by scale, with no realistic option to decline. Carry small bills and treat the sticker price as a floor.

Delays are common enough to plan around. Sailings running an hour or two late appear regularly in passenger reports, and in April 2026 the corridor saw cancellations during a fuel supply crisis — with refunds slow, partial, and pushed back onto the passenger to chase. On a short crossing between two small islands, that fragility is the real risk, not the sea.

How to book

1. Search “Tagbilaran to Siquijor” on 12Go for your date and check what is actually sailing — the board thins out considerably on some days.
2. Confirm the arrival pier on your ticket. It should say Siquijor Pier.
3. Book Business or Open-Air rather than Economy if comfort or the view matters.
4. Carry cash for the port fee and a likely baggage charge on top of the online fare.
5. Do not build a tight same-day connection around this sailing. Delays of an hour or more are routine.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct ferry from Bohol to Siquijor?

Yes. OceanJet runs Tagbilaran Pier to Siquijor Pier in about two hours, from around ₱1,172.

Which Siquijor port does it arrive at?

Siquijor Pier, at the island capital on the south side — not Larena Pier on the east coast, despite older listings suggesting otherwise.

How long does the crossing take?

Two hours on the timetable, and often closer to 90 minutes in calm conditions.

Are there extra fees beyond the ticket?

Yes. Port fees are cash at the pier and are not included in the online fare, and baggage handling is charged separately — around ₱150 even for a small backpack. Bring cash.

What if there is no convenient direct sailing?

Siquijor connects directly to both Cebu and Dumaguete, so routing through either is a realistic alternative to waiting for a Tagbilaran departure.

How reliable is the schedule?

Delays of an hour or two are common. The corridor also saw cancellations during an April 2026 fuel crisis, with slow and partial refunds. Keep your onward plans loose.

Related on bohol-philippines.com

• Bohol ⇄ Dumaguete Ferry — the other Negros-side crossing, and a Siquijor connection point.
• Port of Tagbilaran — the departure terminal and how to reach it.
• Larena Pier — Siquijor’s other main port.
• Bohol transport — flights, ferries, and getting around the island.

Schedules, fares, ports and passenger-reported conditions verified against 12Go on 2026-08-20. Confirm live schedules and fares before booking.