Oslob to Siquijor by Ferry: The Mainit Port Route and Four Other Ways Across
Mainit Port’s return gives southern Cebu travelers a practical new way to reach Siquijor. Here is the honest route, cost and timing comparison.
A ferry now runs from Mainit Port in Oslob to Larena, Siquijor, once a day each way: 1:00 PM out of Oslob, 8:00 AM back from Larena, about two hours. It is the route that makes sense if you are already in southern Cebu. From Cebu City, the fast craft via Tagbilaran and the direct flight are quicker.
Mainit Port, Oslob to Larena, Siquijor · Checked 28 October 2026
The Oslob to Larena ferry
Super Shuttle Ferry, run by Asian Marine Transport Corporation, started trips on 18 April 2026. The port, idle since typhoon damage in December 2012, was formally reopened on 22 May. The route was suspended for a time and resumed on 11 July 2026.
| Direction | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Mainit Port, Oslob to Larena | 1:00 PM | about 3:00 PM |
| Larena to Mainit Port, Oslob | 8:00 AM | about 10:00 AM |
Fares were listed at ₱500 economy and ₱650 aircon until Super Shuttle announced a 10 percent increase on all its routes from 28 September 2026. Confirm the current fare with the operator. It is a RORO; in April 2026 a motorcycle was ₱1,500 and a sedan ₱5,000.
Cebu to Siquijor
Five ways across
Pick a route.
Mainit Port to Larena
Oslob ferry
Super Shuttle Ferry, 1:00 PM from Oslob, back from Larena at 8:00 AM, about two hours. ₱500 economy and ₱650 aircon before the 10 percent increase of 28 September 2026. Bus from Cebu South Bus Terminal to Oslob ₱269 to ₱330, about four hours.
Pier 1 via Tagbilaran
Fast craft
OceanJet from Cebu City at 5:10 AM and 1:00 PM, with a 20 minute stop in Tagbilaran, about 4 hours 20 minutes. From ₱1,600 plus any fuel surcharge.
Santander to Larena
Liloan RORO
Maayo Shipping at 2:00 AM on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, about two hours, ₱295. Cheap if the days fit.
Two crossings
Via Dumaguete
Liloan to Sibulan, 25 minutes, ₱130, eleven trips a day. Then Dumaguete to Siquijor, 45 minutes to two hours by operator, roughly ₱130 to ₱455. Most choices, most transfers.
Sunlight Air
Fly
Direct Cebu to Siquijor since December 2025, about an hour on an ATR 72. Flies a few days a week; listed days differ between sources, so check the airline.
Leaving Siquijor costs a 50 ecological fee. Checked October 28, 2026.
Cebu City to Siquijor through Oslob
The 1:00 PM sailing sets the day. Take a Ceres bus south from the Cebu South Bus Terminal between 6:30 and 7:00 AM, ₱269 to ₱330, about four hours. Tell the conductor you are going to Mainit Port. Aim to be there by 11:00 AM.
Bus plus ferry comes to roughly ₱800 to ₱1,050 before terminal fees, food and the ride from Larena to where you are staying. Treat it as an eight hour day.
Which route to take
| Route | Time | Cost, one way |
|---|---|---|
| Fly, Cebu to Siquijor, Sunlight Air | about 1 hour | check airline |
| OceanJet, Pier 1 via Tagbilaran | about 4 hours 20 min | from ₱1,600 |
| Bus to Oslob, ferry to Larena | about 6 hours moving | about ₱800 to ₱1,050 |
| Bus to Liloan, Maayo RORO to Larena | 4 hours by road, 2 by sea | bus plus ₱295 |
| Liloan to Sibulan, Dumaguete to Siquijor | most of a day | bus plus ₱130 plus ₱130 to ₱455 |
Sunlight Air has flown Cebu to Siquijor direct since December 2025. It flies a few days a week, and sources disagree on which days, so check with the airline. The Liloan RORO leaves at 2:00 AM on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday only.
From Cebu City with nothing else planned, fly or take the fast craft. Already in Oslob after the whale sharks, take the ferry.
A two night way to do it
Day 1. Bus south, sleep in Oslob, and see the coast and the Cuartel ruins in the late light. It takes the gamble out of the morning traffic.
Day 2. Whale sharks early if they are on your list, under the viewing rules in our Oslob whale shark guide. Shower, then reach Mainit Port before check-in closes for the 1:00 PM boat. You land in Larena around 3:00 PM. Most stays are in San Juan, so another ride follows.
Days 3 and 4. Cambugahay Falls, Lazi Church, the old balete tree and the coast road on one day; beaches on the other. The Siquijor travel guide and the trip budget calculator have the rest.
Before you go
- Leaving costs ₱50. Siquijor has charged a tourism ecological fee of ₱50 (₱40 seniors and students) on the way out since 1 February 2026. Children six and under are exempt. Other island fees are in our tourism fees guide.
- Check the port on your ticket. This ferry lands at Larena, not Siquijor town.
- Confirm the day before and the morning of. Weather, maintenance and the Coast Guard decide sailings. In habagat season, have a fallback.
- Bring ID and cash for terminal fees, which could not be confirmed.
Booking options for this and other routes are compared in our ferry booking guide.
An island the rest of the country tells stories about. The Siquijor Isla del Fuego tee is for the one who went.
Suroy Wear · Island Series
Isla del Fuego.
For the crossing from Oslob and the island on the other side. Made in the Philippines. ₱999.
Wear the story
Frequently asked questions
Is there a ferry from Oslob to Siquijor?
Yes. Super Shuttle Ferry sails from Mainit Port, Oslob, to Larena at 1:00 PM daily and returns at 8:00 AM, about two hours each way.
How much is the Oslob to Siquijor ferry?
₱500 economy and ₱650 aircon were the listed fares before a 10 percent increase announced from 28 September 2026. Confirm with the operator.
What is the fastest way from Cebu to Siquijor?
The direct Sunlight Air flight, about an hour, on the days it flies. By sea, OceanJet via Tagbilaran takes about 4 hours 20 minutes.
Is there a fee to leave Siquijor?
Yes. ₱50, or ₱40 for seniors and students, since 1 February 2026.
Where does the Oslob ferry arrive in Siquijor?
Larena, on the north coast, not Siquijor town.
Checked 28 October 2026. Confirm sailings and fares directly before travel.
