Dipolog City – Dumaguete City
Ferry to Visayas Islands
Dipolog City – Dumaguete City
Ferry to Visayas Islands
You can easily find cheap ferry tickets with our Deal Finder. We recommend booking in advance to get the best possible prices and availability. You can also check out our Special Offers page for the latest deals on Dipolog City ferries.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a wide range of discounts all year around. When searching for ferries, senior discounts will be automatically applied if they are available. Just select your age range from the passenger options.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, you need to register with our partner Student Beans and confirm your student or graduate status. You will then receive a discount code which can be entered during the payment process.
Resident discounts are available on a variety of Spanish and Italian ferry routes. Just click on the "Residents" option when this is displayed in our Deal Finder. The discount is automatically applied to the price. Bear in mind that proof of registration or an identity card with the correct address must be shown at check-in.
Travel requirements can vary depending on the route, so it's important to check what documents you'll need before sailing. In most cases, a valid passport is required when traveling from Dipolog City to Dumaguete City, along with any necessary visas or national ID cards. Requirements may differ based on your nationality and the destination country’s regulations. To avoid delays at check-in, you can find helpful information for your journey in our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide and in our blog post on tips and tricks for international travel.
Book your ferry tickets online with Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Just enter your departure and arrival ports and the date you’d like to travel to see all available options and prices. You’ll also be able to view alternative routes and times, so you can find the best deal to suit you.
Look out for early booking discounts or special ticket options such as upgrades or flexi-tickets that allow you to change or cancel your booking. To make your sailing as smooth as possible, make sure you enter all the required information correctly, such as number of passengers and vehicle specifications.
Once you’ve finalised your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. It depends on the ferry operator you book with as to how your boarding pass is issued and collected.
Whilst some ferry operators issue the boarding pass as soon as your booking is confirmed, others may ask you to check in at the port. There’s also the option for online check-in, which can be easily done via the Direct Ferries app, if available.
The ticket desks are usually located near the ferry terminals. To avoid any delays at the port, we’d recommend allowing some extra time to collect your tickets and to check-in.
During check-in, you must show your email confirmation, as well as an official photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. You might also be asked to provide documentation for your pet (vaccines, pet insurance etc.) or proof of residence, if you have booked your ticket with a resident discount.
There could be various reasons why there are no departures from Dipolog City to Dumaguete City for the date you’ve requested. For example, a temporary timetable change, limited availability or seasonal changes in the timetable.
We recommend checking for alternative dates. Our Deal Finder automatically compares the desired route with alternative routes and dates, offering up-to-date real time options, all in one place.
The best time to book ferries from Dipolog City to Dumaguete City is usually as early as possible. By booking in advance, you’ll not only get your tickets at the best available prices, but you’ll also get a better choice of departure times and cabin/seating options.
We’d recommend making your booking at least a few weeks in advance to benefit from the best offers. Bear in mind that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.
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Dipolog Port is located to the north east of the Philippine island of Mindanao; to the north of the city is the Sulu Sea which runs through some of the islands belonging to the Philippines. Nature lovers have become very fond of Dipolog Port, the region is famous for the beautiful wild orchids that grow in the area. Four companies operate through Dipolog Port, though Ocean Fast Ferries provide the quickest crossings on all ferry routes. The sailing to Dumageute takes around two hours on Ocean Fast Ferries, whereas it’s roughly twice as long with other companies. There are also ferry routes to Cebu every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; each one departing in the evening. Dipolog Port has no wharf of its own and relies on the port of Pulawan in Dapitan City which is approximately 9km from the city centre of Dipolog.
Popular with expats and students, Dumaguete Port has become one of the trendiest areas of the Philippines, with myriad of restaurants, bars and diving sites dotted up and down the harbour. Lying on the south east coast of the Negros Oriental Province, many Europeans flock to Dumaguete Port every year to sample the glorious weather, lavish hotels and beautiful beaches. With links to Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Tagbilaran, Dapitan, Zambuanga and Mindinao, Dumaguete Port is widely used as a gateway to the Philippines’ most prevalent areas. The most popular crossing to Cebu typically lasts around four hours, departing early in the morning and arriving just before midday. There are several companies offering their services from Dumaguete Port, most of which have tickets readily available at the ferry terminal.
