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Sumilon Island is a private island paradise in the southeast of Cebu. We have put together all the information on getting to Sumilon Island in this guide.
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Info: You can find a guide to Sumilon Island and the resort here.
Getting to Sumilon Island from Cebu City / Airport
To get from Cebu City to Sumilon Island quickly and comfortably, a private transfer is really the only good option. Whether from the airport or Cebu City, by taxi it takes around 4 hours from Cebu City to Oslob straight to the pier for Sumilon Island. Prices vary a lot; if you look for a driver at the airport on the spot you need some luck and good bargaining skills. From our point of view the better option is to reserve in advance via GetTransfer*, as you can also choose the vehicle there. The price is fixed and the driver waits at the airport or picks you up at your hotel.
A GetTransfer ride costs between €70 and €110, which is really fair for the roughly 130-kilometer trip. At the airport and in the city drivers usually ask for 4,000 to 6,000 PHP, but that is negotiable and in the end ends up in a similar range to GetTransfer.
The bus is also an option to get from Cebu City to Oslob, but because the journey takes much longer and Sumilon Island is a more upscale resort, we assume most travelers are happy to spend a bit more and choose the comfortable option.
That is why we do not go into the bus from Cebu City to Sumilon Island in more detail here.
Getting to Sumilon Island from Moalboal
From Moalboal too, a private taxi transfer is the best way to get to Sumilon Island. The ride takes about two hours. Here as well you are looking at GetTransfer* in the €70–100 range for the trip.
From Moalboal the bus is also not a good option in our view and is very cumbersome, but your own scooter is a great alternative. You can rent one in Moalboal for around 300 PHP per day and then ride comfortably along the coastal road to the ferry pier in about two hours.
Ferry Crossing from Cebu to Sumilon Island
To get from Cebu Island to Sumilon Island, the Bluewater Resort* runs its own ferry terminal. The crossing usually takes only 10–15 minutes and is included in the hotel booking or day pass* price. Boats from Cebu to Sumilon run at the following times:
- 8:00 am
- 10:00 am
- 12:00 noon
- 2:00 pm
Return boats from the island to Cebu are scheduled as follows:
- 9:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
If you need a special boat trip outside these times, you can book one for 3,500 PHP, which we find very steep.
At the ferry terminal on Cebu there is free parking for guests, a waiting area, and check-in runs smoothly if you have booked a stay or the day pass* in advance.
Do you have any questions or additions about getting to Sumilon Island? Leave a comment!