Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines travel options
Panglao is located in the SW corner of Bohol island in the Philippines. You can travel here by ferry from Cebu or fly to the new International airport located near Alona Beach. The new airport opened in 2018 and is listed as Bohol Panglao International Airport – it is only a short taxi ride away from Alona Beach.
Travel by ferry
If you are in Cebu, another way to travel to Panglao is on a ferry. The ferry journey takes about 2 hours and if you haven’t taken this journey before, it will give you great views of the island of Bohol as you sail past it.
A recommended ferry company is Ocean Jet, who at the time or writing charge 500 PHP (Philippine pesos) one way. 500 PHP is about $9.60 USD or £7.40 GBP. Ocean Jet at the time of writing are the fastest ferry service operating this route and sail from Pier 1, Cebu Pier Area, Cebu City. They offer two options Tourist Class or Open Air Class. I highly recommend the Open Air Class, which is on the higher level of the boat because it can be quite stifling on the lower deck, which is enclosed. The higher deck has a roof, so you won’t get burnt, but the sides are open, which allows the fresh air in and you will get better views and photo opportunities from this deck. The ferry terminates in Tabilaran, so if you are heading to Panglao you will need to take a taxi or tricycle. A taxi is recommended if your destination is Alona Beach because of the distance.
One more tip for the ferry is that you will need to buy a terminal fee after you have bought your ticket, and then check in your baggage. The fee is only 20 -30 pesos, but this process can be quite stressful, especially if there are a lot of people queuing, so it is wise to arrive in good time prior to the ferry leaving. 1 hour should be suffice. There is a café upstairs in the Ocean Jet waiting room, so you can relax in there while you wait for the ferry.
If you take a flight to the new International airport, you will be only be a short taxi ride away from Alona Beach – it is only about 2.25 km away.
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