Cebu → Iloilo · Trans-Asia
Cebu Pier 1 (CEB) → Iloilo Fastcraft Terminal (Lapuz) (ILO)
About this crossing
Trans-Asia runs the Cebu to Iloilo crossing on a overnight RoPax ferry with cabin accommodation, taking about 12 hrs over 260 km of open water. There are 3 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱870. 2 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.
Trans-Asia sailing schedule
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:35 | 07:30+1 day | Mon · Wed · Fri | M/V Trans-Asia 19 |
Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.
Trans-Asia passenger fares (PHP)
| Class | Adult | Student | Senior / PWD | Child 3–7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ₱870 | ₱696 | ₱696 | ₱435 |
| Tourist | ₱1,120 | ₱896 | ₱896 | ₱560 |
| Cabin | ₱1,260 | ₱1,008 | ₱1,008 | ₱630 |
| Suite | ₱2,140 | ₱1,712 | ₱1,712 | ₱1,070 |
Discounts require a valid ID. Terminal fee is paid separately at the port (₱25 at Cebu).
Vehicle / rolling cargo rates (PHP, one-way)
Rolling vehicles: bring original OR/CR and driver's license. Rates exclude passenger fare for the driver unless the operator states otherwise.
Cebu to Iloilo ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Cebu to Iloilo?
The Trans-Asia crossing takes about 12 hrs over 260 km.
How much is the Cebu to Iloilo ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱870 one-way with Trans-Asia. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.
How often does the Cebu to Iloilo ferry run?
Trans-Asia sails this route about 3 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.
Where do I book Cebu to Iloilo ferry tickets?
Book directly with Trans-Asia (transasiashipping.com.ph) 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
Related ferry routes
Ports on this route
Cebu Pier 1
Cebu City, Cebu · terminal ₱25
Iloilo Fastcraft Terminal (Lapuz)
Iloilo City, Iloilo · terminal ₱30
Other operators, same corridor
Cokaliong12 hrsOperator contact
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc.
+63 (32) 254-6491
transasiashipping.com.phCebu to Iloilo with Trans-Asia: route facts and return trip
Trans-Asia runs the Cebu to Iloilo ferry between Cebu and Iloilo on overnight ferries. The Trans-Asia Cebu to Iloilo trip takes about 12 hrs, covering roughly 260 km. Cokaliong also sails the same Cebu to Iloilo route; compare them on the Cebu to Iloilo ferry page.
Cebu to Iloilo is also a crossing from Cebu Island to Panay Island, within the Visayas. The Cebu Pier 1 to Iloilo Fastcraft Terminal sailing leaves from Cebu Pier 1 and arrives at Iloilo Fastcraft Terminal.
Going back? The Iloilo to Cebu ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Panay Island to Cebu Island. Iloilo to Cebu departure times can differ from the Cebu to Iloilo times, so check the Iloilo 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 Iloilo include Bacolod to Iloilo and Manila to Iloilo.