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Turquoise water and a sandy shore at Salagdoong Beach, Siquijor, on a clear day.

Siquijor

How to get to Siquijor: ferry from Dumaguete

By Robert Tramp· Published

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Siquijor has no airport, so every visitor arrives the same way: a short ferry hop from Dumaguete on the neighbouring island of Negros. The choice is between a quick fastcraft and a slower, cheaper RORO boat.

How the route connects

The routeManila Siquijor town
  1. Manila
    Flight · ≈ 1 hr 25 min
  2. Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport (DGT)
    Tricycle or taxi
  3. Dumagueteferry terminals, Negros
    Fastcraft or RORO · ≈ 1 hr fastcraft, ≈ 2 hr RORO
  4. Siquijor townmain arrival port

Times are from the flight and ferry sections below.

Getting to Dumaguete first

Before the ferry, you need to reach Dumaguete itself. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines both fly direct from Manila to Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport (DGT), about 1 hour 25 minutes, with daily departures on each carrier, plus shorter direct flights from Cebu. From the airport, it’s a short tricycle or taxi ride into town to reach the ferry terminals. Sourced against current route and schedule listings, checked 12 October 2026, confirm the actual flight schedule when you book since frequency shifts by season.

The fastcraft: OceanJet or Montenegro, about 1 hour

Both OceanJet and Montenegro Shipping Lines run fastcraft between Dumaguete and Siquijor, with several sailings spread through the day.

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Operator Fare Travel time Frequency
OceanJet ≈ ₱455-754 (class-dependent) ≈ 1 hour 4 sailings a day, roughly 7am-7pm
Montenegro fastcraft ≈ ₱455 ≈ 1 hour 2 sailings a day, roughly 9am and 3:30pm

Sourced against current OceanJet and Montenegro schedule and fare listings, last checked 11 October 2026. OceanJet’s exact fare depends on which accommodation class you book, confirm the current fare and sailing time when you book.

The slow ferry: Montenegro RORO, about 2 hours

Montenegro also runs a roll-on roll-off boat on the same route, slower but cheaper, and it carries vehicles as well as foot passengers.

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Option Fare Travel time Frequency
Montenegro RORO ≈ ₱234 ≈ 2 hours Several sailings a day, roughly 5am-6pm

Sourced against current Montenegro RORO schedule and fare listings, last checked 11 October 2026.

Which to pick

The fastcraft is the quicker choice: the fare is roughly double the RORO boat’s, but it saves about an hour. The RORO boat is worth it mainly if you are bringing a vehicle across or the fastcraft times do not fit your schedule.

Where you end up, and getting around once there

Siquijor town’s port is the main arrival point. Once on the island, a scooter rental, commonly ₱250-400 a day, is how most visitors get around the ring road to the beaches and falls, see things to do in Siquijor. I wrote the full area breakdown in where to stay in Siquijor.

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Before you book

Book a day ahead outside peak season, and further ahead around Christmas, New Year and Holy Week when sailings can sell out. A session with me is the fastest way to ask how this crossing fits into a wider Visayas trip, see also a 3-day Siquijor itinerary.

Questions people ask

How do I get to Siquijor?

By ferry only, Siquijor has no airport. Dumaguete, on the neighbouring island of Negros, is the usual jump-off port, roughly an hour away by fastcraft.

How much does the ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor cost?

Roughly ₱455 for the OceanJet or Montenegro fastcraft, with OceanJet's higher accommodation classes running up to about ₱754. The slower Montenegro RORO boat is cheaper, around ₱234.

How long does the ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor take?

About 1 hour on either the OceanJet or Montenegro fastcraft. The slower Montenegro RORO boat, which also carries vehicles, takes around 2 hours.

Can I get to Siquijor from Cebu or Bohol directly?

Some routes exist from Cebu and Tagbilaran, but Dumaguete has by far the most frequent sailings and is the route almost every visitor uses. Confirm current routing from Cebu or Bohol directly with an operator if Dumaguete is not on your way.

Which port do I arrive at in Siquijor?

Siquijor town's port is where most ferries from Dumaguete dock.

How far ahead should I book the Dumaguete to Siquijor ferry?

A day ahead is usually enough outside peak season. Around Christmas, New Year and Holy Week, book further ahead since fastcraft sailings can sell out.

How do I get to Dumaguete in the first place?

Fly into Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport (DGT) from Manila or Cebu. Flights from Manila take about 1 hour 25 minutes, with daily departures on Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.