Iloilo City - Cebu City
Ferries to Visayas Islands
Iloilo City - Cebu City
Ferries to Visayas Islands
Trans Asia Shipping Lines provides the ferry from Iloilo City to Cebu City. Iloilo City Cebu City ferries cost around $38 and $155, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Iloilo City Cebu City ferries.
Iloilo City Cebu City ferries typically depart at 18:00.
The Iloilo City Cebu City ferry trip can take around 15 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Iloilo City to Cebu City serviced by Trans Asia Shipping Lines. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Iloilo City Cebu City ferry prices typically range between $38* and $155*. The average price is typically $72*. The cheapest ferries from Iloilo City to Cebu City start from $38*. The average price for a foot passenger is $72*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 26.
The distance between Iloilo City to Cebu City is approximately 93 miles (149km) or 81 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Iloilo City to Cebu City currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Iloilo City to Cebu City ferry with Trans Asia Shipping Lines.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Iloilo City to Cebu City.
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| Iloilo City - Cebu City Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Visayas Islands | |
| Destination Country | Visayas Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Trans Asia Shipping Lines | |
| Average Price | $72 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 15 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 15 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Distance | 81 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
With a population of nearly half a million people and growing rapidly, Iloilo City Port has quickly become one of the most urbanized cities in the Philippines. The port is situated on the southern shore of Panay Island, the sixth largest island belonging to the Philippines, laying to the western part of the Visayas. Iloilo Port borders the Panay Gulf and makes for a natural harbour due to its physical landscape and proximity to neighbouring islands. The port used to be notorious around the Philippines for its unpleasant layout and decaying facilities, however, in 2014 it underwent a major revamp and now boasts a new, modern look. The terminal primarily links passengers to the nearby city of Bacalod; the port’s development has led to a huge increase in traffic, as a result it has been known to suffer from congestion. Supercat and Oceanjet are the main companies operating in the area, providing crossings to popular resorts such as Manila, Cebu, Bacolod and Cagayan De Oro. The length of time the ferry routes take varies; it is just a 15 minute crossing to Bacolod yet over 24 hours to Manila. For transport in and around the port there are jeepneys available, which are best described as a shared taxi, offering incredibly cheap rates. There are several of them waiting at the terminal, with workers employed to help tourists who are confused about the transportation system to Iloilo city centre and other prominent areas.
Cebu Port is the largest domestic port in the Philippines; situated on the east coast it borders the Mactan Channel, a narrow strait between Cebu and the Mactan Islands. Cebu Port belongs in Cebu City, the oldest city of the Philippines and the country’s first capital. Over the years it has transcended into a hub of activity, with many tourists flocking over to witness its historic monuments and stunning architecture. Being a purely domestic port, Cebu Port only serves to other islands belonging to the Philippines. Five companies are in operation from Cebu Port, all offering daily crossings to Bohol Island Port, Cagayan De Oro Port, Danao Port and Ilo-ilo Port. Each ferry route runs around one or two times per day, typically leaving in the early morning and lasting for around two hours. Cebu Port is popular among passengers for its recently renovated canteen area and free Wi-Fi for customers.
