Last updated on November 26th, 2023 at 07:02 pm
How to get from Cebu to Malapascua Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Cebu to Malapascua?
The distance from Cebu to Malapascua is 116 kilometers and it will take 3 hours. Check here to get a discount booking activities and resorts in the Philippines!
What Is The Cheapest Way From Cebu to Malapascua?
The cheapest way from Cebu to Malapascua is by bus for $4-5 USD and it will take around 5-6 hours.
Before we go on and on about our lovely trip to Malapascua, there are some things to do in Malapascua. The island of Malapascua is located in North Cebu in the province of Visayas. Remember to be ready since there are no ATMs in Malapascua, bring cash! Malapascua only recently became a hotspot for tourists and used to be a hidden gem in Cebu. As a diving spot, its waters are one of the most extreme and most beautiful. Read here top beach resorts in Cebu Here you can encounter thresher sharks all year round! Those who are not into diving can enjoy the fine sand and crystal-clear waters of Malapascua. You will also have the opportunity to take a day trip to Kalanggaman Island. Read here 2 Days Malapascua Island itinerary and 5 Days Cebu itinerary!WHERE TO STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES
You can get accommodation starting from 800-1000 PHP (less than $20 USD) for a room in a guesthouse. Can you imagine if you are two of you traveling in the Philippines, it will be $10 USD each. Read here where to stay in Malapascua Island Click here to book your accommodations before your trip to Cebu with Booking and Agoda!BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE
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If you are going from Cebu to Malapascua. Maybe you are also coming from south Cebu destinations such as Dumaguete, Bohol, Siquijor or Moalboal. Or maybe you are coming to Cebu by plane. But first you have to reach Cebu City to Malapascua. We will tell you with all the details below.By Bus From Cebu to Malapascua Island (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Cebu to Malapascua is by bus. There are two ways to get from Cebu to Malapascua: by bus and by van. You need to reach Maya port where you can ride the boat to Malapascua. The bus from Cebu to Maya port is cheaper than the van around $4 USD. The travel time from Cebu to Maya port is 5-6 hours. As always, choose the option parallel to your preferred comfort, time and budget. The bus with no air conditioning is little bit cheaper than the bus with air conditioning. Click here if you prefer the comfort of a private transfer from Cebu to Malapascua with Klook!How to get from Cebu to Malapascua by van
If you want to get from Cebu to Malapascua by van. You can take a van from Cebu to Maya Port. It costs us around 200 PHP (less than 4 USD) per person, with the 5-year-old child riding for free! The travel time by van from Cebu to Maya Port is around 4 hours where we rode the ferry to Malapascua. Click here if you want to book a shared van transfer from Cebu to Malapascua with Klook!Best Way From Cebu to Malapascua Bus Vs Van
Well it depends on what you prefer, the van is faster and bus can be more comfortable. Prices are quite similar. We decided to get a van first thing in the morning to avoid the traffic and get as soon as possible to Maya and from Maya riding the boat to Malapascua. Buses and vans are running almost 24 hours every 30-40 minutes during the day and every 2-3 hours at night. Based in our experience, you can get a van at night but there is no strict rule. Buses can be more comfortable but it will take longer.
How to get from Cebu to Malapascua Private Transfer
Apart from bus and vans there are other options. If you prefer to avoid the hassle from cebu airport to Malapascua. You can book a private transfer from Cebu City or Mactan to Malapascua with Klook. Prices are around 2400 PHP. This option is great if you are traveling in a group or with a lot of luggage. Click here to book your private transfer from Cebu to Malapascua with Klook!Boats From Maya Port to Malapascua
After arriving in Maya, we still needed to ride a boat from Maya port to Malapascua. The price of the public boat from 6:30 am to 5 pm is 100 PHP each but it’s not a strict schedule. If there is low tide they will charge you 20 PHP more in taking a small boat to reach the big boat going to Malapascua.
The public boat goes to Bounty Beach and it takes 20 minutes to reach it. It’s a good area to stop in Malapascua since most of the places to stay in Malapascua are in Bounty Beach area. As you can see in the picture above you have to walk to reach the beach in Malapascua, so be ready for it!
A private public boat will cost you 1500-1800 PHP depending the schedule and your skills in negotiation. Just in case you are in a hurry or especially if you get last boat to Malapascua around 5 pm or very early morning. Most of the public boats are leaving from New Maya, before they were also leaving from Old Maya which is 20 minutes walking distance or 5 minutes by tricycle and it costs 20 PHP.
How to get to Malapascua Island from Bantayan Island by boat
If you are coming from Bantayan, you can rent a boat starting from 1500-2500 PHP (less than 28 USD) and it will take you less than 2 hours to reach Malapascua. You can also do the trip from Malapascua to Bantayan, as we did. We road a boat and paid 1200 PHP for two adults and a kid. Make sure it’s safe to get there and there are calm water. We did this trip and we didn’t have any problems. Read here how to get from Malapascua to Bantayan Island! Read here our favorite things to do in Bantayan Island!How to get to Malapascua Island from Bantayan Island the cheapest way
Take a ferry from Bantayan to the port of Hagnaya. The duration of this first trip is about 75 minutes and you must pay 200 PHP for the ferry plus 10 pesos of terminal fees in the port. Once you are in Hagnaya, take a tricycle towards the junction with the road to Maya. The distance between both points is around 6 kilometers, so it’s expected to pay around 20 PHP per person. When you get there you must take a bus that takes you north, to the port of Maya. The bus price is approximately 40 PHP or less than a dollar. Take the public boats to Malapascua as we mentioned above, prices are 100 PHP and is leaving every 30-40 minutes from 6:30 am to 5 pm. Take note after 5 pm will be hard to get Malapascua and your last option can be 1500-1800 PHP. The trip Malapascua-Bantayan can cost you around 400 PHP each person and it will take around 5 hours between transportation and waiting time. So if you can get a good deal, we recommend you go by public boat since it is faster and more comfortable, and it will save you a few hours. Make sure it’s safe to get there and there are calm water. Click here to book your trip to Kalanggaman Island from Cebu with Klook!How to get to Malapascua Island from Moalboal
If you are enjoying the beach life in Moalboal and you are heading to Malapascua. First of all you have to reach the main road to Moalboal. You can get a place in a van or a bus going to Cebu. The journey lasts 3 hours and prices are around 200 PHP, cheaper by bus 160 PHP than by van. You will reach South Terminal Bus station in Cebu and you have to go to North Termianal bus station and read the information above to reach Malapascua Island from Cebu.How to get to Malapascua Island from Oslob
If you are staying in Oslob a popular destination in the Philippines to see the whale sharks. You have to get the bus from the main road to Cebu or you can get a van on the way to Bato Bus Terminal. Prices are cheaper by bus depending on or without air conditioning. From Bato you have to get a bus to Cebu and it lasts 3 hours and you will get South Terminal Bus station in Cebu and you have to go to the North Terminal bus station and read the information above to reach Malapascua Island from Cebu.How to get to Malapascua Island from Dumaguete
If you are coming from Dumaguete after spending an amazing time in Apo Island or Siquijor Island. We will give you the steps to reach Malapascua. First you need to get to Sibulan port in Dumaguete by jeepney or by tricycle. It will take you around 20 minutes. Boats are leaving from Sibulan to Santander every hour. It costs 70 PHP for 30 minutes journey. Once in Santander, you have to get a tricycle until Bato Bus Terminal. From the Bus Terminal to Cebu will take around 3 hours and it will cost you around 160 PHP the bus can be higher if it has air conditioning the bus. Once in Cebu, you will get South Terminal Bus station in Cebu and you have to go to the North Terminal bus station and read the information above to reach Malapascua Island from Cebu.How to get to Malapascua Island from Siquijor
If you are coming from Siquijor to Malapascua you have to go to Dumaguete. The ferry costs around 200 PHP for an hour journey. Once in Dumaguete, you have to follow the same steps mentioned above to reach, Santander and Bato Bus Terminal.Where to Stay in Malapascua Island
Sleeping on a Budget in Malapascua Island
THRESHER COVE DIVE RESORT
MALAPASCUA BUDGET INN
Malapascua Budget Inn is one of the most recurrent accommodations among backpackers who travel to Malapascua Island. The facilities are really simple, but the cleanliness is a plus. Friendly staff and the great atmosphere in their common area give many points for the travelers who seeks to save. It has a barbecue area and a shared kitchen, which gives rise to many evenings of sharing dinner and experiences with other backpackers. The shared rooms can be obtained from $8 and private rooms for $30. Click here to check their prices and availability!SHARK TAIL’S DIVE RESORT
This resort used to be called Purple Snapper, but got a new look and overall change thru its new owner. It’s now called Shark Tail’s Dive Resort. This resort is centered about good customer service and quality diving experience. The prices of their rooms starts with the traveler room with fan for only $20 or less. They also take pride in the variety of food at the restaurant they have at the resort. Of course, this is recommended for the ones who would like to try diving since they specialize in it. Click here to check their prices and availability!Luxury Staying in Malapascua Island
BLUE CORALS BEACH RESORT
TEPANEE BEACH RESORT
How to get from Cebu to Malapascua
If you are going from Cebu to Malapascua. Maybe you are also coming from south Cebu destinations such as Dumaguete, Bohol, Siquijor or Moalboal. Or maybe you are coming to Cebu by plane. But first you have to reach Cebu City to Malapascua. We will tell you with all the details below.By Bus From Cebu to Malapascua Island (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Cebu to Malapascua is by bus. There are two ways to get from Cebu to Malapascua: by bus and by van. You need to reach Maya port where you can ride the boat to Malapascua. The bus from Cebu to Maya port is cheaper than the van around $4 USD. The travel time from Cebu to Maya port is 5-6 hours. As always, choose the option parallel to your preferred comfort, time and budget. The bus with no air conditioning is little bit cheaper than the bus with air conditioning. Click here if you prefer the comfort of a private transfer from Cebu to Malapascua with Klook!How to get from Cebu to Malapascua by van
If you want to get from Cebu to Malapascua by van. You can take a van from Cebu to Maya Port. It costs us around 200 PHP (less than 4 USD) per person, with the 5-year-old child riding for free! The travel time by van from Cebu to Maya Port is around 4 hours where we rode the ferry to Malapascua. Click here if you want to book a shared van transfer from Cebu to Malapascua with Klook!Best Way From Cebu to Malapascua Bus Vs Van
Well it depends on what you prefer, the van is faster and bus can be more comfortable. Prices are quite similar. We decided to get a van first thing in the morning to avoid the traffic and get as soon as possible to Maya and from Maya riding the boat to Malapascua. Buses and vans are running almost 24 hours every 30-40 minutes during the day and every 2-3 hours at night. Based in our experience, you can get a van at night but there is no strict rule. Buses can be more comfortable but it will take longer.
How to get from Cebu to Malapascua Private Transfer
Apart from bus and vans there are other options. If you prefer to avoid the hassle from cebu airport to Malapascua. You can book a private transfer from Cebu City or Mactan to Malapascua with Klook. Prices are around 2400 PHP. This option is great if you are traveling in a group or with a lot of luggage. Click here to book your private transfer from Cebu to Malapascua with Klook!Boats From Maya Port to Malapascua
After arriving in Maya, we still needed to ride a boat from Maya port to Malapascua. The price of the public boat from 6:30 am to 5 pm is 100 PHP each but it’s not a strict schedule. If there is low tide they will charge you 20 PHP more in taking a small boat to reach the big boat going to Malapascua.
The public boat goes to Bounty Beach and it takes 20 minutes to reach it. It’s a good area to stop in Malapascua since most of the places to stay in Malapascua are in Bounty Beach area. As you can see in the picture above you have to walk to reach the beach in Malapascua, so be ready for it!
A private public boat will cost you 1500-1800 PHP depending the schedule and your skills in negotiation. Just in case you are in a hurry or especially if you get last boat to Malapascua around 5 pm or very early morning. Most of the public boats are leaving from New Maya, before they were also leaving from Old Maya which is 20 minutes walking distance or 5 minutes by tricycle and it costs 20 PHP.
How to get to Malapascua Island from Bantayan Island by boat
If you are coming from Bantayan, you can rent a boat starting from 1500-2500 PHP (less than 28 USD) and it will take you less than 2 hours to reach Malapascua. You can also do the trip from Malapascua to Bantayan, as we did. We road a boat and paid 1200 PHP for two adults and a kid. Make sure it’s safe to get there and there are calm water. We did this trip and we didn’t have any problems. Read here how to get from Malapascua to Bantayan Island! Read here our favorite things to do in Bantayan Island!How to get to Malapascua Island from Bantayan Island the cheapest way
Take a ferry from Bantayan to the port of Hagnaya. The duration of this first trip is about 75 minutes and you must pay 200 PHP for the ferry plus 10 pesos of terminal fees in the port. Once you are in Hagnaya, take a tricycle towards the junction with the road to Maya. The distance between both points is around 6 kilometers, so it’s expected to pay around 20 PHP per person. When you get there you must take a bus that takes you north, to the port of Maya. The bus price is approximately 40 PHP or less than a dollar. Take the public boats to Malapascua as we mentioned above, prices are 100 PHP and is leaving every 30-40 minutes from 6:30 am to 5 pm. Take note after 5 pm will be hard to get Malapascua and your last option can be 1500-1800 PHP. The trip Malapascua-Bantayan can cost you around 400 PHP each person and it will take around 5 hours between transportation and waiting time. So if you can get a good deal, we recommend you go by public boat since it is faster and more comfortable, and it will save you a few hours. Make sure it’s safe to get there and there are calm water. Click here to book your trip to Kalanggaman Island from Cebu with Klook!How to get to Malapascua Island from Moalboal
If you are enjoying the beach life in Moalboal and you are heading to Malapascua. First of all you have to reach the main road to Moalboal. You can get a place in a van or a bus going to Cebu. The journey lasts 3 hours and prices are around 200 PHP, cheaper by bus 160 PHP than by van. You will reach South Terminal Bus station in Cebu and you have to go to North Termianal bus station and read the information above to reach Malapascua Island from Cebu.How to get to Malapascua Island from Oslob
If you are staying in Oslob a popular destination in the Philippines to see the whale sharks. You have to get the bus from the main road to Cebu or you can get a van on the way to Bato Bus Terminal. Prices are cheaper by bus depending on or without air conditioning. From Bato you have to get a bus to Cebu and it lasts 3 hours and you will get South Terminal Bus station in Cebu and you have to go to the North Terminal bus station and read the information above to reach Malapascua Island from Cebu.How to get to Malapascua Island from Dumaguete
If you are coming from Dumaguete after spending an amazing time in Apo Island or Siquijor Island. We will give you the steps to reach Malapascua. First you need to get to Sibulan port in Dumaguete by jeepney or by tricycle. It will take you around 20 minutes. Boats are leaving from Sibulan to Santander every hour. It costs 70 PHP for 30 minutes journey. Once in Santander, you have to get a tricycle until Bato Bus Terminal. From the Bus Terminal to Cebu will take around 3 hours and it will cost you around 160 PHP the bus can be higher if it has air conditioning the bus. Once in Cebu, you will get South Terminal Bus station in Cebu and you have to go to the North Terminal bus station and read the information above to reach Malapascua Island from Cebu.How to get to Malapascua Island from Siquijor
If you are coming from Siquijor to Malapascua you have to go to Dumaguete. The ferry costs around 200 PHP for an hour journey. Once in Dumaguete, you have to follow the same steps mentioned above to reach, Santander and Bato Bus Terminal.Where to Stay in Malapascua Island
Sleeping on a Budget in Malapascua Island
THRESHER COVE DIVE RESORT
MALAPASCUA BUDGET INN
Malapascua Budget Inn is one of the most recurrent accommodations among backpackers who travel to Malapascua Island. The facilities are really simple, but the cleanliness is a plus. Friendly staff and the great atmosphere in their common area give many points for the travelers who seeks to save. It has a barbecue area and a shared kitchen, which gives rise to many evenings of sharing dinner and experiences with other backpackers. The shared rooms can be obtained from $8 and private rooms for $30. Click here to check their prices and availability!SHARK TAIL’S DIVE RESORT
This resort used to be called Purple Snapper, but got a new look and overall change thru its new owner. It’s now called Shark Tail’s Dive Resort. This resort is centered about good customer service and quality diving experience. The prices of their rooms starts with the traveler room with fan for only $20 or less. They also take pride in the variety of food at the restaurant they have at the resort. Of course, this is recommended for the ones who would like to try diving since they specialize in it. Click here to check their prices and availability!Luxury Staying in Malapascua Island
BLUE CORALS BEACH RESORT
TEPANEE BEACH RESORT
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