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Cebu → Calbayog · Kho Shipping

Cebu Pier 1 (CEB) → Calbayog Port (CBY)

Operator
Kho Shipping
Crossing time
10 hrs
Distance
211 km

Overnight from Cebu Pier 3 to Calbayog, Samar — sleep aboard, arrive morning.

About this crossing

Kho Shipping runs the Cebu to Calbayog crossing on a overnight RoPax ferry with cabin accommodation, taking about 10 hrs over 211 km of open water. There are 14 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱1,210. 3 operators share this corridor, so it pays to compare times before booking.

Check-in for larger ferries at Cebu Pier 1 usually closes 2 hours before departure; vehicles should be at the port 1–5 hours early. Terminal fee at Cebu is ₱25, paid separately at the port. Book a bunk or cabin in advance in peak season — economy decks sell out first around holidays.

Kho Shipping sailing schedule

DepartsArrivesDaysVessel
15:1501:00+1 dayDaily—
17:0003:00+1 dayDaily—

Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.

Kho Shipping passenger fares (PHP)

ClassAdultStudentSenior / PWDChild 3–7
Economy₱1,210₱968₱968₱605
Tourist₱1,430₱1,144₱1,144₱715

Discounts require a valid ID. Terminal fee is paid separately at the port (₱25 at Cebu).

Vehicle / rolling cargo rates (PHP, one-way)

Bicycle₱1,250
Motorcycle₱2,950
Sedan / AUV₱6,850
SUV / Van / Pickup₱8,050
Truck (4-Wheel)₱9,800
Truck (6-Wheel)₱13,300
Truck (10-Wheel)₱19,600

Rolling vehicles: bring original OR/CR and driver's license. Rates exclude passenger fare for the driver unless the operator states otherwise.

Cebu to Calbayog ferry — common questions

How long is the ferry from Cebu to Calbayog?

The Kho Shipping crossing takes about 10 hrs over 211 km.

How much is the Cebu to Calbayog ferry?

Passenger fares start at ₱1,210 one-way with Kho Shipping. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.

How often does the Cebu to Calbayog ferry run?

Kho Shipping sails this route about 14 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.

Where do I book Cebu to Calbayog ferry tickets?

Book directly with Kho Shipping (www.facebook.com/KhoShippingLines) or compare options on 12Go. Philippines Ferry tracks schedules and fares but does not sell tickets.

Operators change times and fares at short notice. Confirm with the operator before you travel · how we source data

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Cebu to Calbayog with Kho Shipping: route facts and return trip

Kho Shipping runs the Cebu to Calbayog ferry between Cebu and Calbayog (Samar) on overnight ferries. The Kho Shipping Cebu to Calbayog trip takes about 10 hrs, covering roughly 211 km. Cokaliong and SeaCat also sail the same Cebu to Calbayog route; compare them on the Cebu to Calbayog ferry page.

Cebu to Calbayog is also a crossing from Cebu Island to Samar Island, within the Visayas. The Cebu Pier 1 to Calbayog Port sailing leaves from Cebu Pier 1 and arrives at Calbayog Port.

Going back? The Calbayog to Cebu ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Samar Island to Cebu Island. Calbayog to Cebu departure times can differ from the Cebu to Calbayog times, so check the Calbayog to Cebu sailings before you book a round trip. Check current ferry cancellations and sea conditions before you travel, because sailings can be suspended during typhoons or when the Coast Guard raises a gale warning.

Other ferries from Cebu include Cebu to Bohol (Tagbilaran), Cebu to Tubigon, Cebu to Ormoc, and Cebu to Palompon. Other ferries to Calbayog include Masbate to Calbayog and Naval to Calbayog.

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