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How do I commute to Bantayan Island?

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Robert Guerrero

Updated on March 09, 2026

How to Get to Bantayan Island
  1. Fly to Cebu.
  2. Take myBus to the North Bus Terminal.
  3. At the North Bus Terminal, board a Ceres bus bound for Hagnaya Port.
  4. Board the Island Shipping or Super Shuttle ferry bound for Santa Fe Port.
  5. At Santa Fe Port, follow the covered walkway to the Tourism Office.

Subsequently, one may also ask, how do you get to Bantayan Island?

To reach Bantayan, book a flight to Cebu and take a bus from the North Bus Terminal heading to Hagnaya Port Cebu. upon arrival at Hagnaya Port, ride a ferry going to Bantayan Island. The travel time from Cebu to Bantayan Island is approximately 4 hours.

Secondly, how do I get from Manila to Bantayan Island? There are 4 ways to get from Manila Airport (MNL) to Bantayan Island by plane, bus, car ferry, car or bus and ferry

  1. Fly from Manila (MNL) to Mactan–Cebu (CEB) MNL - CEB.
  2. Take the bus from Cebu North Bus Terminal to Hagnaya Port, San Remigio.
  3. Take the car ferry from Hagnaya Port, San Remigio to Santa Fe Pier, Bantayan.

Simply so, how much does it cost to go to Bantayan Island?

The resort is private owned and is often visited by travelers in group for its relaxing and cozy environment (except during peak season: Holy Week and Summertime). To get there, charter a motorboat from any beaches in Santa Fe for P1,000. Entrance to the island is P500 for the first 2 guests and P100 for the remaining.

Can I bring car to Bantayan Island?

At Hagnaya port, take the Ro-Ro vessel (e.g. Island Shipping, 1hour ride) transporting your vehicle to Santa Fe, Bantayan port. Roundtrip fare including port taxes for a regular car or SUV is around P1400. Best time to travel is on a sunny day, if it's raining or windy, the ferry ride can be quite rough.

Related Question Answers

Is Bantayan Island safe?

Bantayan is very safe, lots of visiting familes there and very friendly Island. Was there for 2 weeks recently and loved it. Its not as commercial or expensive as Alona Beach but IMHO the beach is just as nice and its about 3km long so easy to find an empty spot!

Which is better Bantayan or malapascua?

I think the beaches on Malapascua are slightly better but it is a very small Island mainly catering mainly to divers. Bantayan is much bigger but also has a great beach and lovely beachfront accommodation around Santa Fe and more restuarants etc but niether Island has much visible nightlife, both a pretty quiet places.

Is Camp Sawi real?

Why not spend your vacation get away in Kota beach or also known as Camp sawi where the movie “Camp Sawi” was filmed, it is located in Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island in Cebu. White sands, crystal clear water and not si crowded place, you can surely enjoy the solemnity of the place.

How far is Bantayan island from Cebu airport?

The total travel time from the airport to Bantayan Island is around 5.5 hours, excluding the waiting times.

Where is Camp Sawi in Bantayan?

Kota Beach

Why is Bantayan Island a destination?

Its beaches is the main reason why people travel all the way to Bantayan. Though a top destination in Cebu, it is not as crowded compared to other islands like Boracay, but it still has its island vibes. The shores of Bantayan are lined with these beaches with resorts, especially in Santa Fe.

Where is Bantayan Island located?

Visayan Sea

How do I get to Malapascua Island?

The easiest and fastest way to get to Malapascua Island is to fly to Cebu directly through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which is located in Lapu-Lapu City just outside Cebu City. From there, you can ride a private vehicle or board a public bus to New Maya Port.

How do you get to Bantayan Island from Malapascua?

There is 1 way to get from Bantayan to Malapascua Island by car ferry, bus or ferry
  1. Take the car ferry from Bantayan to Hagnaya Port, San Remigio.
  2. Take the Local Bus from Hagnaya Port, San Remigio to Maya.
  3. Take the ferry from Maya to Malapuscua.

How do you get from Bantayan Island to Cadiz City?

FROM CADIZ CITY NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

From the Ceres Terminal in Cadiz, get a tricycle to bring you New Cadiz City Port in Banquerohan. From Banquerohan, Cadiz a big motorboat will take you to Bantayan Island at approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on sea conditions.

How do you get to Kalanggaman from Cebu?

Option 3: Cebu City to Kalanggaman Island via Ormoc
  1. In Cebu City, go to Cebu City Pier 1.
  2. Purchase a ticket to Ormoc.
  3. Once you are in Ormoc Pier.
  4. Ride the van to Palompon, Leyte.
  5. Alight at Palompon.
  6. Register, rent a boat to Kalanggaman Island and pay the entrance fees at the Palompon Tourism Office.

How do I get from Bacolod City to Bantayan Island?

From Bacolod City:
  1. Next, take a tricycle from the Ceres Terminal in Cadiz to the new Cadiz City Port in Banquerohan.
  2. From there, a motorboat will take you to Bantayan Island in approximately 3 hours.
  3. Finally, take a tricycle to your resort for P20-25 depending on the destination.