The Visayas is one of the most worthy regions to explore in the Philippines. It’s a group of islands is filled with stunning beaches and landscapes. Some of the provinces that travelers should check out are Cebu and Samar. To explore these islands, taking a ferry is the best way to go.
In this blog post, we will show you all the necessary details about the ferry services that travel between Cebu and Calbayog City in Samar.
Currently, there are two ferry companies that operate within these destinations. These are Cokaliong Shipping and Seacat by Grand Ferries. Please see below for more details.
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SeaCat: Cebu to Calbayog
Seacat has a daily trip from Cebu to Calbayog. It is scheduled to depart Cebu Pier 3 at 8:00 AM. If you’re coming from Calbayog to Cebu, the scheduled trip is at 2:00 PM at Calbayog Port.
The travel time is around five hours. SeaCat is a fastcraft so it only accommodates passengers and not vehicles.
Schedule
Cebu to Calbayog
Daily at 8:00 AM
Calbayog to Cebu
Daily at 2:00 PM
You can book your tickets in advance online. CHECK TICKETS HERE
Fare and Rates
Seacat offers many types of accommodations for passengers from Economy Class, Business and Tourist. Please refer to below details.
Economy – Php 1200
Tourist – Php 1300
Business Class – Php 1600
Discounts are provided for students, senior citizens, and PWD.
Important Information
Air conditioning with proper toilets on board
Seat types are reclining for Business Class
There is a 15 kg luggage allowance per passenger. Additional luggage will be charged Php 150 per 10 kg.
Booking
You can through ticketing outlets at Cebu Pier 3 and Calbayog Port. As of the moment, online bookings can be processed through Barkota.
SeaCat Contact Information
For any concerns or questions, you may contact SeaCat and Grand Ferries offices below.
Calbayog – 09566485748
Cebu Main Office – 09177715565
Cokaliong: Cebu to Calbayog
Cokaliong is another ferry company that operates in this route. It has thrice-weekly trips from Cebu to Calbayog. It is scheduled at 7:00 PM at Cebu Pier 3 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
If you’re coming from Calbayog to Cebu, the schedule is at 7:00 PM every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Travel time is around 12 hours. Cokaliong is a roro service. Thus, it can accommodate vehicles and passengers.
Schedule
Cebu to Calbayog
7:00 PM – Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Calbayog to Cebu
7:00 PM – Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Fare and Rates
Cokaliong offers different types of accommodation for passengers. Please see below details.
Economy – Php 850
Tourist – Php 1000
Business Class – Php 1150
Suite Room (For 3) – Php 3660
Suite Room (For 4) – Php 4880
Cokaliong Contact Information
Cebu Main Office
Address: Cokaliong Tower Serging Osmena Ave., NRA Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Email: www.cokaliongshipping.com
Fax No. – (0 32) 231-6826
Tel No. – (0 32) 232-7211
Fax No. – (0 32) 416-6953
Calbayog
Address: 173 Fredlar Suite Rosales Boulevard East Awang Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines
Mobile No. – (0 917) 886-6821
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