Cebu → Masbate · Kho Shipping
Cebu Pier 1 (CEB) → Mobo Fish Port (MOB)
Cebu Pier 3 to Mobo Fish Port, Masbate. Mon/Wed/Fri southbound, Tue/Thu/Sun northbound.
About this crossing
Kho Shipping runs the Cebu to Masbate crossing on a overnight RoPax ferry with cabin accommodation, taking about 17 hrs over 260 km of open water. There are 3 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱990. 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.
Kho Shipping sailing schedule
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:15 | 10:00+1 day | Mon · Wed · Fri | — |
Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.
Kho Shipping passenger fares (PHP)
| Class | Adult | Student | Senior / PWD | Child 3–7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ₱990 | ₱792 | ₱792 | ₱495 |
| Tourist | ₱1,430 | ₱1,144 | ₱1,144 | ₱715 |
| Cabin | ₱5,100 | ₱4,080 | ₱4,080 | ₱2,550 |
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 Masbate ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Cebu to Masbate?
The Kho Shipping crossing takes about 17 hrs over 260 km.
How much is the Cebu to Masbate ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱990 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 Masbate ferry run?
Kho Shipping sails this route about 3 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.
Where do I book Cebu to Masbate 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
Related ferry routes
Ports on this route
Cebu Pier 1
Cebu City, Cebu · terminal ₱25
Mobo Fish Port
Masbate City, Masbate · terminal ₱15
Other operators, same corridor
Cokaliong11 hrsOperator contact
Kho Shipping Lines, Inc.
0928 875 1254
www.facebook.com/KhoShippingLinesCebu to Masbate with Kho Shipping: route facts and return trip
Kho Shipping runs the Cebu to Masbate ferry between Cebu and Masbate on overnight ferries. The Kho Shipping Cebu to Masbate trip takes about 17 hrs, covering roughly 260 km. Cokaliong also sails the same Cebu to Masbate route; compare them on the Cebu to Masbate ferry page.
Cebu to Masbate is also a crossing from Cebu Island to Masbate Island, from the Visayas into the Luzon island group. Boats leave from Cebu Pier 1.
Going back? The Masbate to Cebu ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Masbate Island to Cebu Island. Masbate to Cebu departure times can differ from the Cebu to Masbate times, so check the Masbate 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 Masbate include Pio Duran to Masbate.