Bantayan Island Transports
Travel Guide

Low tide on Bantayan Island showing off its white sandy beach area

Bantayan Island Transports Travel Guide

Bantayan Island traveling using public transports is not hard to do. You can have most of the convenient options of land and water (and some air) transports of your preferences.

For sure, you know why you desire to experience this island and see?

Let me state a little about Bantayan Island if you simply occur to stumble upon this page and began scanning.

Bantayan Island is a popular travel location amongst residents, foreign and domestic visitors.

Among the tourist attractions of this island is its vast stretch of white sand beaches lined with coconut trees and its remarkable pure and blue sea waters.

I inform you that Bantayan Island is actually worth your time and resources.

Let me begin presenting you to the transports that will bring you there.
From Cebu to (Hagnaya Port) Bantayan Island

Amazing view of Bantayan Island from the ferry

By Bus

Whenever want to go to Bantayan Island, you can take a bus at North Bus Terminal in Cebu. You have choices of different bus business with the standard 2 choices: with air-con or non-airconditioned bus.

I strongly suggest that you take the air-con bus if you are new to the country (or is from a more relaxed country), especially during the hot season in the Philippines. This would certainly aid you to adjust slowly to the tropical climate.

If you want to experience the tropical temperature level, or has no problem at all with the warm weather condition, simply go ahead and take the non-aircon bus-- which is, of course, cheaper than the air-con one.

Typically, non-aircon buses make many stops along the way to drop off and handle passengers at some designated locations. On the other hand, aircon buses stop a couple of times, particularly at their terminals, where you have a five or 10-minute time to check out the restroom or buy drinks and snacks. By the way, travelers are permitted to consume inside the bus while in motion.

Some Details

The time travel from Cebu North Bus Terminal to Hagnaya Port is around 3 hours (aircon payment has to do with 160 Pesos).

It is at Hagnaya Port where you need to take a ferry (or other smaller sized boats offered - both public and private) for Santa Fe Port on Bantayan Island.

Daily, you can take the earliest bus that leaves at 4 AM, and the last trip is at 5 PM. If you depart from the terminal at 7 AM, you will be on Bantayan Island at around Noon - excellent time to relax after the long journey while having lunch!

By Taxi

Cabs in Cebu are likewise universal; however, just second to the local and famous jeepneys. Anyhow, taxis also take travelers to Hagnaya Port. Indeed, it is a quicker ride and quicker to get particularly if you rush in getting to Bantayan Island from Cebu-Mactan International Airport (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2).

You should understand ahead of time the regular rate when deciding before hopping into one of them.  That's because they always want to get more if you don't agree in advance. Ensure you deal with the chauffeur first (not with a porter) and decide on the fare or choose to use the metering device.

The taxi cab fare from Cebu is from 2,000 Pesos but not more than 3,000 Pesos. In fact, if a taxi utilizes a meter (if they concur, which is unlikely-- stating it is far and the fuel is pricey!), you will only pay around 1,000 Pesos.

If you have scheduled a resort, you can ask for a taxi pick-up service to make things a lot simpler and less demanding.

Night scene of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA T2)

Bigger SUV Taxis

These taxis are larger than a sedan taxis, but a little bit smaller sized than full-size vans. This means that if you came as a group of 2 or 4, you would have more space for your travel luggage. This is comfier, considering that you don't have to worry about watching your travel luggage or taking a look at your last destination.

The fare will cost you around Php2,000 to 3,000. You can offer the motorist a free lunch at a bus stop in Carmen, Cebu. With that fare, you do not need to pay for the fuel and other possible expenses.

Vans For Hire Cebu North Bus Terminal

V-Hire (Vans for Hire)

This is a public van where you can take at some designated terminals. Such places include SM Cebu City in Cebu or Lapu-Lapu City, among other places.

When it is full, V-Hires typically take 12 passengers and just leaves. It could be overcrowded and confined, so it is not so suggested if you prefer a more roomy ride.

If you desire, you can employ the whole van for a 'special journey' anywhere in the province for your group. You can pay the motorist from Php2,000 to Php3,000 (subject to change) depending on the van's condition-- brand new or older.

If you are on a budget and wants a lower rate, your ability in negotiations is essential.

At times, if you are lucky, you can get a more affordable rate from small vans or taxis that just dropped off passengers in Hagnaya Port and heads back to Cebu quickly. About half cost compared when coming from Cebu City to Hagnaya Port.

Pick-up Service

A pick-up could use up in any form depending upon the company or resort you negotiated with. A resort can work with a taxi or van to choose you up at the airport or any specific point in Cebu.

Some resorts (hotel) have their own private lorries (taxi, van, mini-bus, etc.) that can do the task. This is the more inconvenient- or worry-free arrangement.

You can get a lower price if you take a bus from Cebu City's North Bus Terminal. To get there quickly, get a taxi or jeepney to get you to this terminal) if you prefer.

Flying to Bantayan Island - Private Charter

Air Island Tours provides charter flights to Bantayan Island. They use more affordable rates and faster method to get there and spend your fantastic holidays on the island quicker.

Please take a look at the schedules, prices, and more information on their website: www.airislandtour.com.

You can avail of their promotions, and they begin their virgin flights to the island. Enjoy your travel, and have a safe trip!

On getting to Santa (Sta.) Fe Port, Bantayan Island

Take a ferry for Santa Port on Bantayan Island. The trip takes about 75 minutes that will cost you around 170 pesos for this ferry trip. The ferry departs at 7 AM from Hagnaya Port, and the last journey at Santa Fe Port at 5 PM daily.

If you missed the ferry, you could ask a private trip by a smaller sized outrigger boat called a 'pump boat' (that's because they use water pump makers to run their ships).

Negotiate initially before hopping in. Typically, foreign visitors pay more than residents do.

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Driving Own Vehicle for Bantayan Island

When getting to Bantayan Island with your personal car, you can certainly and quickly take a trip to Hagnaya Port. You will cross the sea through Roro Ferry (roll-on, roll-off) for various rates depending upon the size of your automobile.

For a complete list of rates, you may refer to this website's link: http://wowbantayan.com/wowhome/index.php?page=travel-info.

Other ways of getting to Bantayan Island

You can likewise get to Bantayan Island if you are originating from San Ildefonso, Tacloban (in Leyte). You may take a boat from there to Bogo City in Cebu. Then from Bogo City, you can go to Hagnaya Port by bus, taxi or jeepney.

I hope you find this article useful. Please, if you have other better suggestions, let me know.

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