Oceanjet

Oceanjet is a brand of a Filipino-owned Ocean Fast Ferries corporation started back in 1995 with a single vessel. Now, the company owns a fleet of 17 vessels, a mix of monohulls and catamarans.

Some of the company's vessels were built in Hong Kong, and several ships were designed by the Australia-based Global Marine Design and assembled in the Philippines by Golden Dragon Shipyard in Mandaue, Cebu. These include some of the most recent additions to the company's fleet, the 357-seat Oceanjet 588 and Oceanjet 888.

Today, Oceanjet is the largest fast-craft operator in the Visayas region.

Oceanjet fast ferries ply the seas between destinations in the Visayas, Luzon region in the Philippines.

From their hub in Cebu, the company's fast ferries serve the following routes:

• Cebu–Ormoc & a reverse route
• Cebu–Tagbilaran–Dumaguete–Siquijor, Siquijor & vice versa
• Cebu–Tagbilaran–Larena, Siquijor & vice versa
• Cebu–Camotes & a reverse route
• Bacolod–Iloilo & a reverse route
• Batangas–Calapan & a reverse route

Cebu–Bohol

With over a dozen and a half departures a day, this two-hour Oceanjet route is by far the most popular one. Sailing from Cebu Pier 1, in Bohol Oceanjet vessels dock at Tagbilaran Pier (TAG), bringing you to the world-famous Chocolate Hills and cute tarsiers.

Cebu–Camotes

The Oceanjet Cebu–Camotes sea journey to a small piece of paradise full of white sand beaches, a rich underwater world, and stunning caves takes just an hour and a half, with two mornings and one afternoon departure.

Bohol–Siquijor

A short one-hour-20-minute journey from Bohol brings you to Siquijor, also known as Isla del Fuego thanks to a great number of fireflies that inhabit the island.

Oceanjet trip schedule features numerous departures on Batangas–Calapan (Oriental Mindoro) and Cebu–Bohol (Tagbilaran) route throughout the day. The majority of departures are morning departures; there are far fewer afternoon options and just a few – evening ones.

The popular Cebu–Camotes and vice versa route offers only three trips a day; the Siquijor–Bohol route is served only once a day while Dumaguete–Bohol is operated twice a day.

For the full Oceanjet daily schedule, please refer to the information below.

Oceanjet ticket price depends on the cabin class you will travel in.
The company offers three types of tickets:

1. Business class, the most expensive of the three and the most comfortable one
2. Tourist class, which is arguably the best value for relatively short sea journeys
3. Open-Air Class, which is non-refundable and the cheapest choice.

The two former classes feature air-conditioning and onboard entertainment.
There are soft reclining seats in Business class and slightly less comfy seats in Tourist class.

Sample fares for the most popular Oceanjet routes are as follows:

From Cebu to Tagbilaran

• Business class – USD25
• Tourist class – USD14

From Cebu to Camotes

• Business class – USD20
• Tourist class – USD15

From Bacolod to Iloilo

• Open-Air class – USD9
• Tourist class – USD10

Oceanjet tickets can be purchased online through the company’s website and affiliated agencies like ours.

Remember that your Oceanjet online ticket should be printed out before boarding if booked via the Internet. The company does not accept e-tickets on the screen of your smartphone.
To keep abreast of the Oceanjet promos, check the company’s website. Sometimes there are special deals both for on-date and advanced booking.
Tip: Book Oceanjet tickets in advance if you travel during the high season, national holidays, or on the routes operated a few times daily.

Online booking on the operator’s official website is usually available for the current month only. If you require a more distant date, buy via agents.

1. Oceanjet has the largest fleet of high-speed crafts in the Visayas and offers more regional departures than any other operator.
2. There is a choice of three classes, which differ in price and level of comfort. You are sure to find an option that suits you best.

1. During the typhoon season delays or cancellations may happen. This is usual with all the ferry operators in the region; you should be ready to accept it.
2. If you cancel your ticket, you will be refunded only between 20 and 40 percent of the ticket price. So check the destination, date, and seat class before you book thoroughly.

Note that Oceanjet requires passengers to produce a valid ID upon boarding. Without it, you will be refused transportation.
Also, the name on the ID should match the name indicated in your ticket – tickets are non-transferable, keep that in mind.