How to Go to Oslob from Dumaguete
(Updated 2020)
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This blog entry is about getting to Oslob from Dumaguete City. If you are coming from other parts of the country such as Cebu City or Bohol, you can check out my travel guide here: Travel Guide to Oslob
Southern Cebu is blessed with a good combination of majestic waterfalls and fine sand beaches. One thing I always come back here for are the waterfalls in particular. There are a lot of waterfalls to explore and I would recommend that you stay for about 2-3 days at the least to be able to visit each one without having the need to rush yourself. 

My favorite airport of entry going to Oslob is Dumaguete City. Apart from being able to visit other tourist destinations in Southern Cebu, the travel time to Oslob from Dumaguete is also shorter versus coming from Cebu City. Here is a quick guide on how to cross from Dumaguete City to Oslob, including fares and schedules.
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In front of BCD's Place, Oslob (Photo © iHeartPH 2015)


#1 ​Get to Sibulan Port in Dumaguete City

There are two ways to get to Sibulan port from Dumaguete Airport or from any points in Dumaguete City. You can either ride a multicab/jeepney or charter a tricycle for a special trip. 

Ride a multicab/jeepney
Look for a multicab or jeepney heading to or passing through Sibulan. If you are coming from the airport, just walk up to the main gate leading to the main/national road. You should find multicabs to Sibulan passing through this road. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Sibulan port. 

Charter a tricycle (special trip)
There are 2 ports in Dumaguete -- Dumaguete Port and Sibulan Port. Make sure that you tell the tricycle driver that you are going to Oslob through Sibulan Port. Otherwise, they might take you to the wrong ferry terminal. From Dumaguete, Sibulan port is around 15-30 minutes by tricycle.

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Sibulan Ferry Terminal (Photo © iHeartPH 2019)
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Schedule and fare rates of fast craft from/to Liloan Port in Cebu (Photo © iHeartPH 2019)
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At the boarding area (Photo © iHeartPH 2019)

#2 Board the fast craft going to Liloan Port (Cebu)

Back in 2015, you have 2 options going to Liloan -- you can either go on the pumpboat which is cheaper but slower, or on a fast craft. However, as of 2020, the only option you have is the fast craft, which takes about a total of 30 minutes. According to Kkday.com, there is also a barge going through this route but for some reason, I was not able to find any information on the schedule and fare rates for this transport so the information below are all about the fast craft.

As of 2020, here are the fare rates for the fast craft:
Passenger Type
Fare (in Philippine Peso)
Regular passengers
P85
Students (must have a school ID)
P75
Senior citizens (must have SC ID)
P71
Children 9 years old and below
P50 or lower (depends on kid's age)
The fast craft to and from Liloan Port in Cebu travels daily and here are schedule of the trips. Note that this schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Liloan (Cebu) to Sibulan (Dumaguete)
Sibulan (Dumaguete) to Liloan (Cebu)
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#3 Ride a tricycle to main road

Once you arrive in Liloan port, head towards the exit where you can find several tricycles that would take you to the main road for P10 per person. However, there are times when the buses go down to the port to pick-up passengers. In this case, you won't have to take a tricycle and just board the bus directly. Make sure that the bus you get on is the one heading for Cebu City otherwise, you might be going to wrong way. Just to be sure, inform the bus driver or conductor that you are heading for Oslob.
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A Cebu City bound bus at the Liloan Port (Photo © iHeartPH 2019)


#4 Hop on a Cebu City bound bus to Oslob

If you have taken the tricycle, once you are at the main road, take the bus heading for Cebu City. The drivers and conductors are well-versed with the resorts in the area so just tell them the name of your resort in Oslob, and they will drop you off at the nearest point along the main road. Tan-awan, Oslob (where most resorts are) should be a short 15-20 minutes ride from where you boarded.


Extra Items and More FAQs


Here are some photos of the Sibulan-Liloan trip I took in September 2019. The photos below were taken at both seaports, inside the fast craft and the views outside the boat.
Is there any way for us to book a ticket online?
This ticketing office itself has no online purchasing facility yet so you have to be at the port to be able to buy a ticket and board on the same day. Kkday.com offers an online ticket for this route but you have to purchase the entire package including land transfers from Dumaguete City to Sibulan port and from Liloan port to Oslob (and vice versa) which costs about P941 (as of January 2020). If you think this is what you prefer, you can book here: Oslob to Dumaguete Transfer Services

Can we purchase a ticket at the port ahead of time?
I think you should be able to buy a ticket in advance at the port but it has to be used within the same day. You cannot purchase a ticket for a different day.

Can I just make my life easier and book an Oslob tour from Dumaguete?
I am sure there are a lot of travel agencies who offer an Oslob tour from Dumaguete City. You can try searching for posts in DIY Travel Philippines which is one of my most recommended travel groups on Facebook. I have also found this tour from Klook which costs about P2,100 (as of January 2020) per person: Oslob Whale Shark and Tumalog Falls Day Trip from Dumaguete

What is the best hotel to stay in in Oslob?
I have another blog entry on Cheap Accommodations in Oslob for less than P1,000 pesos (US$20) per night. But if budget is not a concern, according to Agoda, Booking.com and Tripadvisor reviews, looks like AJ's Place Beach Resort is the best so far.

Do you have any other information about Oslob?
Yes, I do have several other blog posts about my travels in Oslob. Check them out here:

If you need help in finding a hotel in Oslob, you can use the search boxes below to check out the resorts with the best prices:
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To book your Oslob whale watching trip and Badian canyoneering adventure through Klook, click on the Klook box below:
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