Bantayan Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

From Cebu City take a 1-2 hour bus/van ride at NorthBus Terminal to Hagnaya wharf in San Remigio. First schedule trip is at 4am which leaves at an interval of 15 minutes for the buses while 45 minutes for the van. 

Bantayan Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

SHUTTLE FERRY

DAILY SCHEDULE OF TRIPS

SANTA FE TO HAGNAYA
DEPARTURE
6:00 A.M.
8:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.

HAGNAYA TO SANTA FE
DEPARTURE
7:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

For more information pls. contact:
Hagnaya Ticket Booth tel. no. 09195251388 (Benjie Capuras)
Sta. Fe Ticket Booth tel. no. 09187047196 (Apollo Mayol)

LCT ISLAND 1

SANTA FE TO HAGNAYA

Departure -Time Arrival Time
5:00 A.M.- 6:00 A.M.
7:30 A.M.- 8:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.- 12:30 A.M.
1:30 P.M.- 2:30 A.M.
3:30 P.M.- 4:30 A.M.
5:00 P.M. (every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday)

HAGNAYA TO SANTA FE

Departure- Time Arrival Time
3:00 A.M. - 4:00 A.M.
5:00 A.M.- 6:00 A.M.
6:30 A.M.- 7:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M.
11:00A.M.- 12:00 NN
1:30 P.M. -2:30 P.M.
3:30 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

For mor information pls. call at:

Hagnaya Ticket Booth tel. no. 09222845892  (Greg)
 09228759769 (Yaon)
Sta. Fe Ticket Booth

Cebu Office Nos. 09228024373 (An-an) - Landline 416-6883

Bantayan Office Nos. 09224354167   Smart 09186616609 (Bebe)

**Schedules are subject to change without prior notice

source: Bantayan.gov.ph

Kitchie's Islands Banca Cruises Experience

Hi guys! I frequent Bantayan like it's just Mactan-- Tried going there 4 times (all weekends) last August and for this year, I went there like 4 times too.

The last time I went there which was last weeekend, we took The Islands Banca Cruises all the way from Mactan.... It took us less 5 hours and grabeh ang experience! Islands Banca Cruises is a new Pumpboat company wherein you can rent a big ass boat for a minimal amount and the services on deck are terrific! You can buy beer, soda and water from the crew! Where can you buy ice cold drinks in the middle of the sea right? 5 hours going there is just like driving all the way from Mactan.... but this is better coz you already get the feel of the ocean and thats what you've been looking forward to from the start of your trip, right?

On the way there, we passed by Sogod and we saw a pod of Risso's Dolphins!!! Truly Magnificent!! And accdg to the net, dolphins sightings in this area only happens by CHANCE!

We always stay @ Budjong Beach Resort (0923.3314.367, contact Vina) every time we go to Bantayan coz for us it is the best resort in the island--- not only its affordable but the beach in front of the resort is just so perfect. Plus currently, for the summer, there is a floating bar right in front of Yoonek.... very very cool!

Check out the pictures:






The contributor is the queen B of eternal happiness who believes that traveling is an essential factor that makes up your soul. You can reach her at kitchieuy at gmail dot com.

Bantayan Island Trip

photo courtesy of vanie

Hey there, I’m here again. Thanks for all the comments and suggestion and about backpacking Bantayan that you requested, here it goes. But I would like to remind you guys that Daanbantayan and Bantayan Island are two different things. Daanbantayan is a municipality somewhere in the northern part of Cebu while Bantayan is an island composed of small municipalities.

The most economical way to get there is to spend a 2-hour bus ride from NorthBus terminal to Hagnaya wharf in San Remegio then take a fast ferry going to Santa fe, approximately it will cost you P250-P300 including bus, fastcraft and motorcycle ride. If you go there during the Holyweek, you need to have earlier reservation unless you go on camping which I find exciting.



photo courtesy of tsin

Where to stay there?

Sugar Beach, Kota Beach, Marlin Beach Resort, Sta. Fe Beach Club, Budyong Beach Resort, Ogtong Cave Resort and there are lots of small cottages or houses that are for rent for transient travelers. Price range from P500-P2,500

Ferry Schedule*

Island Ferry Schedule

Hagnaya–Santa Fe/Santa Fe–Hagnaya

6:30am/5:00am
10:00am/8:00am
12:30am/9:30pm
2:00pm/12:00nn
5:30pm/3:30pm

FastCraft Schedule

8:30am/10:15am
11:30am/12:45pm
3:30pm/4:30pm

*During low tide the ferries are anchoring outside of the port and the passengers will be transported to the ferry by a small motor boat.

Update ferry Schedule here (2011) : Ferry Schedule

Internet Connection

Unfortunately guys I go there to chill and relax so I never got the chance to find available café offering internet service but my friend said SmartBro (Wifi) internet connection is already available in the island and some resort has broadband connection too on an hourly rate basis.

The Food

There are plenty of restaurants to choose, from international to local cuisine. Resort hotels also serve food upon request. For backpackers, carenderias are everywhere and for just 30 pesos you already have a sumptuous meal.


Contact Information:

Sta. Fe Beach Club + (63-32) 438-9090, 438-9107
Ogtong Cave + (63-32) 438-0165, 438-9129
Sugar Beach + (63) 917-7167182
Kota + (63-32) 4196135
Budyong + (63-32) 4385700