My First Cebu to Bohol Ferry Ride
Okay, so when I was planning my Cebu-Bohol trip, I was weirdly excited about my first-ever ferry ride. Like, who gets excited about a ferry? Me đź¤. Anyway, I booked the Ocean Jet Ferry on Klook because it was the first thing I found, and it had instructions, so I was like, “Okay, I’m not gonna mess this up.”
Oops, Missed My Ferry!
I was late for the ferry! But what do I expect? luck wasn’t on my side since yesterday. Since the ticket was non-transferable, I had to buy a new one. Thank God, the line for tickets was fast. After grabbing my new ticket, I paid the PHP 30 terminal fee and checked in.
I lucked out with seat 27I, right by the window! When I boarded, someone checked my ticket and directed me to my seat. As I boarded the ferry, someone checked my ticket and directed me to my seat, which was super helpful since it was my first time.
Then, we passed under the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway—the longest and tallest bridge in the Philippines. Let me just say, I have this weird thing for bridges. I don’t know why, but I’m obsessed ever since I was a kid.
Arrived in Bohol
Once I arrived in Bohol, there were tricycles waiting to take passengers wherever they needed to go. Since my hotel was in Panglao and kinda far, I ended up paying PHP 400 for the ride, which felt a little steep, but whatever—after delays, flights, and the ferry, I just wanted to get to my hotel and face-plant into a bed.
On the way there, I couldn’t help but notice the tricycles in Bohol. There are two kinds: the regular ones and these colorful, jeepney-style ones. Both were cute and way more spacious than the tricycles I’m used to!
Now, if you wanna save some cash, here’s the hack: ask the tricycle guy to drop you at Dao Terminal for PHP 50, and then you can catch a bus to Panglao. And if you’re heading back, just wait by Bo’s Coffee after McDonald’s & Jollibee.
Finally, a Smooth Ride Back to Cebu
Fast forward to my trip back to Cebu: I finally got to use my Klook ticket. I just showed the booking confirmation on my phone, and the staff printed my ticket. I paid the terminal fee before getting in, then it was just a waiting game for the ferry.
Here’s where it gets funny: I got seat 32G, but the seating arrangement was confusing. I was looking for 32-G but only saw EFG, then 32. I just sat down in an empty seat and hoped for the best.
I awkwardly asked the person next to me if I was in the right spot, and she was like, “Yeah, you’re good.” Thank you, random person, for confirming my existence. I had a little lightbulb moment as I figured out how the seating was arranged—”Ohhh, EFG. That’s what it meant!”
Back in Cebu, I noticed there were habal-habal (motorcycle taxis) waiting, so getting a ride wasn’t a problem. If you want a more affordable option, you can try booking an Angkas, which might be cheaper!