Cebu → Palompon · Lite Ferries
Cebu Pier 1 (CEB) → Palompon Port (PAL)
About this crossing
Lite Ferries runs the Cebu to Palompon crossing on a RoRo ferry, taking about 5 hrs over 120 km of open water. There are 14 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱310. 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.
Lite Ferries sailing schedule
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 15:00 | Daily | M/V Lite Ferry 1 |
| 23:00 | 04:00+1 day | Daily | — |
Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.
Lite Ferries passenger fares (PHP)
| Class | Adult | Student | Senior / PWD | Child 3–7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ₱310 | ₱248 | ₱248 | ₱155 |
| Tourist | ₱690 | ₱552 | ₱552 | ₱345 |
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 Palompon ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Cebu to Palompon?
The Lite Ferries crossing takes about 5 hrs over 120 km.
How much is the Cebu to Palompon ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱310 one-way with Lite Ferries. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.
How often does the Cebu to Palompon ferry run?
Lite Ferries sails this route about 14 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.
Where do I book Cebu to Palompon ferry tickets?
Book directly with Lite Ferries (www.liteferries.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
Palompon Port
Palompon, Leyte · terminal ₱15
Other operators, same corridor
Roble5 hrsCokaliong5 hrsOperator contact
Lite Shipping Corp. (Lite Ferries)
+63 (32) 255-1721
www.liteferries.com.phCebu to Palompon with Lite Ferries: route facts and return trip
Lite Ferries runs the Cebu to Palompon ferry between Cebu and Palompon (Leyte) on RoRo ferries. The Lite Ferries Cebu to Palompon trip takes about 5 hrs, covering roughly 120 km. Roble and Cokaliong also sail the same Cebu to Palompon route; compare them on the Cebu to Palompon ferry page.
Cebu to Palompon is also a crossing from Cebu Island to Leyte Island, within the Visayas. The Cebu Pier 1 to Palompon Port sailing leaves from Cebu Pier 1 and arrives at Palompon Port.
Going back? The Palompon to Cebu ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Leyte Island to Cebu Island. Palompon to Cebu departure times can differ from the Cebu to Palompon times, so check the Palompon 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 Calbayog. Other ferries to Palompon include Bogo to Palompon.