Camiguin Island Ferry
There are a number of ways to reach Camiguin Island by boat. The
shortest trip is from Balingoan on the northern tip of Mindanao but
there is even a weekly ferry to Cebu.
It takes about an hour from Balingoan to Mahinog on Camiguin Island. Mahinog is a small port town without many tourist facilities. It’s less than 20 kilometers to Mambajao, the capital city
Philstone and Super Shuttle are two companies that make this run.
Passenger fare is 135 pesos and a motorbike is an additional 200 peso plus port fees.
I am not sure the fare for a goat…
or a pig.
A view of Camiguin Island from the port hole in the CR.
The Paras Sea Cat comes directly from Cagayan de Oro.
It leaves from Cagayan 8am and 10am every day.
and Fri Sat Sun at 1:30pm and 3:30pm
Paras Sea Cat
departs to Cagayan from Camiguin
every day 4:15pm and 6:00pm
Fri Sat Sun 10:45am 12:45 am
Paras Sea Cat
Economy fare 500 pesos
Tourist Fare 550 pesos
VIP 750 pesos
Paras Sea Cat
tickets Paras Resort – Yumbing
tickets Paras booth Benoni, Camiguin
(A reader has informed me that this run is no longer in operation)
The owner of this sailing vessel arrived on a boat he had made in Indonesia.
What more could you ask for?
Camiguin Ferry
Climbing Mount Apo
General Santos
Growing Orchids
Judy's Resto Bar
Logging with Motorcycles
Mount Mayon
Balabac Island
Biri Island
Calbiga Cave
Capul Island
Mangrove Swamp Palawan
Mikes's Resort
may i ask if there will be ferry trips from Benoni Camiguin to Balingoan on Holy Thursday April 1, Good Friday April 2 and Black Saturday April 3, 2010,
I will be bringing my car to camiguin on March 30 and hope to be back to Cagayan de oro by saturday am. pls provide me telephone numbers of ferry companies in Benoni Camiguin. thanks a lot.
Hello Alex,
I do not have current information on the ferries going to Camiguin – sorry. There are usually several roll on – roll off ferries that make this run every day, but I do not know their schedules on the holidays.
A reader has also informed me that the Paras Sea Cat is not making the run from CDO to Camiguin at this time (that was a high speed passenger only ferry).
dp
dp,
thanks a lot for the prompt reply. I guess i will have to call directly the shipping lines.
alex
hello there! how are you? i need some information. please kindly advise what ferry that will leave camiguin who will go directly to cebu city?
hoping your immediate reply regarding this matter.
thank you very much ans more power!
all the best,
malou
Hello malou,
I do not have any info about a direct Camiguin – Cebu connection.
dp
what is the schedule of paras sea cat from jagna to camiguin and how much is the fare.
Hello jaja,
A reader has informed me that that run had been suspended for a while and I am not sure if it is back and running at this time.
Unfortunately I do not have their contact number so I can not give you current accurate information – sorry.
dp
hi..just wanna ask tha exact fare for the pik up and for the elf…from balingoan to camiguin..ferry boat….and also for bohol to jagna…thank you god bless
give me please the day and time for the 1st and the lasttrip of ferry boat…also the p.p.a for the elf and pick up…how much…please……what day is less fare from balbagon to jagna,offer by the ferry boat.because we avail that last sept..
Hi ruth,
I am not able to keep up on exact fares because there are just too many pages to keep current.
“dutchpickle” just gives a broad overview of options but the reader has to work out the details.
cheers
dp
Hi,
I would just like to know if up until now the Paras Sea Cat is still not operational? I am planning to go to Camiguin this month. Does Paras have a contact number or email to inquire regarding their status and the corresponding schedules and fares? Please do email me dp. Thanks so much. Good day.
Hello April Q
Paras Sea Cat was pulling up to the dock last time I was there in Balingoan but I heard through the grapevine that Paras is not making this run now – I have no updates on it – sorry
dp
i would like to ask if the ferry fare is still 135/head? where can we buy the ticket? thanks and God bless..
Hello fidelyn
I am not sure – but even if there was an increase it will not be much more.
dp
,hi juz wanna ask if we are from butuan how to get in camiguin..we are bringing car..how much fare would be?actually im fron davao city our route is goin to butuan not in cagayan?pls give me feedback..ththanks & god bless..
Hello ilyn
I am not clear if your final destination is Butuan or Camiguin. The drive from Davao to Butuan is long but not that difficult. The ferry from Balingoan to Camiguin Island is not difficult but I am not sure the cost – sorry.
dp
i just like to ask if how much is the rate if you bring vehicle.. tnx.
how much is the charge if we travel 2 busses from balingoan to mambajao? 2 unit of 55 seater bus… please reply we plan to have our convention there
Hello Isaiah,
Please try to contact the port authority in Balingoan directly. I have only made that trip a few times and it was several years ago. I think that arrival pier will be in Mahinog on Camiguin and you will have to drive to Mambajao maybe 20 minutes away. Camiguin is a small island and you will likely enjoy the drive. It is in fact an easy and enjoyable drive to circle the entire island on the coastal road. The interior roads are more difficult and some are not suitable for bus travel but the coastal road is a dream : )
I suggest trying to contact any of the operators in Balingoan on Mindanao Island for information. The vessels are not very big so you will likely want to reserve your space in advance because other vehicles might be planning on leaving the same date and if you do not have advance reservations you might have to wait for the next ferry.
I do not have any contact number available – perhaps have your hotel do a little research for you by calling around. They likely have the ferry numbers handy.
Have a great trip – Camiguin is a very pleasant island.
dp
hi…
try the newest fast craft going to JAGNA (Bohol) via CAMIGUIN ISLAND from BALINGOAN(Misamis Oriental) vice versa, that fastcraft name ocean jet 7. try to check it out the website of ocean jet.
Balingoan(Misamis Oriental) is 1 hour and 30mins away from Cagayan de Oro City by aircon bus.
if we will leave in CDO around 5pm will there be any transport we can ride going to Camiguin and will leave Camiguin around 9am the other day?