By Air

The best option is by air. Both Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines offer multiple direct daily flights from Ninoy Aquino Airport (Manila) to Dumaguete, Sibulan Airport.

Flight time is approximately 1hr and tickets vary in price from Php1500-5000.

Flight times and prices may change so please double check with the airline directly.

By Air

At the moment it is only Cebu Pacific Air that offer direct flights from Cebu to Dumaguete.

Flight time is approximately 25 minutes and tickets vary in price from Php700-2000.

Flight times, dates and prices may vary so please check with the airline directly.

By Land

Bus

Ceres Bus is the main bus company though there are a couple of others that also do the same route. There are 2 options for the bus, both leave from Cebu City South terminal every 45 minutes or so and cost around Php350 one way.

Option 1: It takes approximately 4hrs to reach Liloan, where you leave the bus and board either the fast craft ferry or Roro car ferry to Sibulan. The ferry costs around Php100 one way and takes about 25 minutes, leaving every hour from 4.30am – 7.30pm every day. The Roro car ferry is less frequent, but has trips until around 11pm.  

When you reach Sibulan pier we can arrange a private transfer for Php1700 one way per van. 

Option 2: It takes approximately 5hrs to reach Bato where there is a private port for Maayo Shipping Inc. This large car ferry is the official boat transport for the Ceres Bus company and goes from Bato (Cebu side) to Tampi (Dumaguete side) if you choose this option you simply stay on the bus. The crossing is about Php100/passenger and takes around 45 minutes. The ferries leave every 1.30hour from 5am – 11.30pm. From Tampi the bus will take you to the bus depot in Dumaguete City (last stop) that takes about another 40 minutes.

From Dumaguete bus depot we can arrange a private van for Php1500 one way per van.

Private Car

Private car is probably the most hassle free method of travel and is easy for us to arrange. The journey is around 3-4 hours from Cebu to Liloan.

Our driver will pick you up at either Cebu airport or your hotel. In the comfort of an air con van you will be driven directly to Liloan where you then take the fast craft ferry over to Sibulan. The ferries leave every hour and take around 25 minutes to cross with tickets costing approximately Php100.

At Sibulan another driver will be waiting to collect you and bring you the remaining 40 minutes to Liquid.

A private van from Cebu to Liquid, via passenger ferry costs Php7200/one way per van. Max 8 people, luggage depending.

By Sea

There are a number of different companies that offer trips from Cebu to Dumaguete. Below is information for 2 of the more popular ferry companies offering this route. 

Ocean Jet has 1 daily boat that leaves at 8am. The crossing goes via Tagbilaran, Bohol and takes around 4hrs. Depending on your class of ticket the price will vary from Php1700-3000/one way.

George and Peter Lines has 4 trips a week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Saturday. This night time ferry leaves at 10pm and arrives the following morning around 2am. Depending on ticket type prices vary from Php600-1400 one way. If you take this boat it is advisable to book a room in Dumaguete City for your arrival. The next morning we can arrange a private transfer Php1500 one way per van. 

Ferry times and ticket prices may be subject to change so please contact the company directly for their most updated prices and timetable.

If you are coming from another destination such as Malapascua Island or Moalboal we can also arrange for a private transfer.

If you would like more information about our private transfers please contact us for our current rates and routes that we offer.

Please be aware that times and rates for all flights and ferries are subject to change at any time. We recommend all guests contact said airline or ferry company directly to get the most up to date information.

If you are already in town then you have a few options.

We can either arrange a private transfer from your hotel or landmark of choice for Php1500/one way per van. Or you can grab a local tricycle from anywhere in town to us. From Robinson’s Mall a tricycle costs around Php400/one way and it is always nice to offer them a Php20-30 tip.

Another option is to hop a jeepney from Robinson’s Mall to Dauin and then walk the winding road to Liquid.

If you decide to take a tricycle or jeepney from town to Liquid then email us and we will send you a map showing you our exact location off the highway. Also be sure to tell the driver or conductor that you are looking for Liquid Dive Resort, based at KM12.5 Bulak, Dauin. We are down the first access road to the left after the welcome to Dauin sign. There is a Petron Gas station on the corner and we have a sign boards with our logo along the road.