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How to Get to Siquijor Island: Complete Transportation Guide

Step-by-step guide to reaching Siquijor from Manila, Cebu, or anywhere in the Philippines. Ferry schedules, flight options, and budget tips.

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Getting to Siquijor Overview

Siquijor has no airport, so you'll need to take a ferry from one of three main departure points:

  • Dumaguete - Most common and convenient
  • Bohol (Tagbilaran) - If coming from Bohol
  • Cebu (Liloan) - Alternative route

From Manila

Option 1: Fly to Dumaguete (Recommended)

Direct flights from Manila to Dumaguete (DGT) take about 1.5 hours. Airlines: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia.

From Dumaguete Airport, take a tricycle to the port (₱100-150, 15 mins), then ferry to Siquijor.

Option 2: Fly to Cebu, Ferry to Siquijor

More flights to Cebu, but longer overall journey. Take a bus from Cebu to Liloan Port (4-5 hours), then ferry to Siquijor.

Ferry Schedules

Dumaguete to Siquijor

Ocean Jet: Multiple daily trips, 1 hour, ₱200-400

Montenegro Shipping: Slower ferries, 1.5 hours, ₱150-200

Ports in Siquijor

  • Siquijor Port: Main port, closest to San Juan
  • Larena Port: Alternative, north side of island

Booking Tips

  • Book online during peak season (December-May)
  • Walk-up tickets usually available during low season
  • Arrive 30 minutes before departure
  • Keep your ticket until you disembark

Cost Breakdown (from Manila)

  • Flight to Dumaguete: ₱2,000-5,000
  • Tricycle to port: ₱100-150
  • Ferry to Siquijor: ₱200-400
  • Total: ₱2,300-5,550

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