Dumaguete Travel Guide: The City of Gentle People
#DumaGetMe in Dumaguete
To date, Negros Oriental is my 31st province and is my first time in the City of Gentle People – Dumaguete City. My interest grew in this city as it is home to various and notable tourist attractions, namely the Silliman University, Manjuyod Sandbar, and Apo Island and Coral Reef Reserve, to name a few. I never expected that Duma will “#Duma-Get-Me” – and this city truly delivers.
As attractive and noticeable as its hashtag, the City bustles in every turn you make. Approximately 33.62 km² in area, this city is big for surprises. Each attraction you might (want to) visit makes you think that Dumaguete, or Negros Oriental at that, is more to its name. A short visit to this province is no justice to its various attractions. A week visit or staycation here would be recommended. Without keeping you further reading, I will let you feel what I have experienced in this City.
See also:
Behold Bohol: Things you need to see and do in this wonderful Island
Things to do in Cebu during a Layover
Duma-Got-Me (Dumaguete Travel Guide)
Going to and from Dumaguete is easy. If you are that traveler who always want the rush, you can ride an airplane and it will bring you to Dumaguete in an hour or so. As the City is quite crowded and traffic is really expected, I also advise that you bring with you a lot of patience. 🙂 If you are devising an itinerary of some sort, make sure to have flexible travel times and ‘visiting / staying hours’ in a place (or consult Google Map for the estimated travel time) for you to budget your times of visit.
By Air
To date, only Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly in and out of Sibulan Airport. Check the website of these airlines to see their flight schedules to and from the City.
By Land
As in any other parts of the Philippines, exploring Duma can be easy! I personally recommend you to ride on a Jeepney (minimum fare at PhP 11, depending on the route)* and ask the driver/s for directions. Another popular mode of transportation is the tricycle where you can have a more private space while exploring the City (minimum fare at PhP 11, depending on the route.)* You can also hail taxi cabs in and around the City for extra comfort (flag down rate starts at PhP 40.)
*note that these rates may change without prior notice. 🙂
By Sea
Dumaguete | Zamboanga Del Norte | Dapitan City |
Pulaan, Dipolog City | ||
Zamboanga Del Sur | Zamboanga City | |
Cebu (via Tagbilaran, depends) | Liloan | |
Santander | ||
Bato | ||
Bohol | Tagbilaran City | |
Siquijor | Siquijor | |
Larena |
*Click on the links on the routes plying to and from Duma City.
Listed below is a comprehensive guide and schedule on how to reach this famed City.
OCEANJET |
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Ticketing Office: Port Area, Looc | Website: www.oceanjet.net | ||
Mobile Number: +63 923 725 3734 | Hotline Mobile Numbers:
+63 917 638 0000, +63 917 631 7824 (Globe); 0918 898 2188 (Smart); 0922 857 3500 / 5500 (Sun) |
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Oceanjet Landline Number: +63 35 226 1085 | |||
E-mail: dumticketing@oceanjet.net | |||
Dumaguete | Dapitan | 1000 H | Daily |
Cebu (via Tagbilaran) | 1420 H | Daily | |
Cebu | Dumaguete (via Tagbilaran) | 0600 H | Daily |
Dapitan | Dumaguete | 1220 H | Daily |
Tagbilaran | 0800 H | Daily |
COKALIONG |
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Ticketing Office: Port Area, Looc | Cokaliong Landline Numbers:
035 225 3599; +63 35 225 3588; +63 35 422 7663 |
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Cebu | Dumaguete | 1900 H
(MV Filipinas Iloilo) |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
1900 H
(MV Filipinas Dumaguete) |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | ||
1200 H
(MV Filipinas) |
Sunday |
GEORGE AND PETER LINES |
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George and Peter Landline Number: +63 35 225 4337 | |||
Cebu | Dumaguete – Dapitan | 2200 H | Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
Dumaguete | Cebu | 1000 H | Thursday |
2300 H | Friday | ||
Dapitan | Cebu (via Dumaguete) | 1600 H | Friday |
Zamboanga | 1500 H | Wednesday |
MONTENEGRO SHIPPING LINES |
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Ticket Office: Port Area, Looc, Dumaguete | Montenegro Lines Landline Number: +63 35 422 3632 | ||
Dumaguete | Dapitan | 0600 H
1400 H |
Daily |
Siquijor, SIquijor | 0700 H
1000 H 1400 H |
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Larena, Siquijor | 1800 H |
ALESON SHIPPING LINES, INC. |
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Ticketing Office: Flores Avenue, Looc | Aleson Shipping Lines Landline Numbers:
+63 35 225 8169 / 422 8762 / 225 5673 |
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Mobile Number: +63 927 206 7008 | |||
Dumaguete | Siquijor | 0800 H / 1530 H
(MV Ciara Joie 1) |
Daily |
1000 H / 1800 H
(MV Ciara 3) |
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Siquijor | Dumaguete | 0600 H / 1330 H
(MV Ciara Joie 3) |
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1130 H / 1800 H
(MV Ciara 3) |
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Dumaguete | Dapitan | 0400 H | |
1530 H | |||
Pulaan, Dipolog | 0400 H | ||
1530 H | |||
Dapitan | Dumaguete | 1030 H | |
0330 H | |||
Pulaan, Dipolog | 0330 H | ||
1030 H |
FASTCAT |
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Dumaguete Port Mobile: +63 918 908 6995 | Dapitan Port Mobile: +63 918 908 7019 | ||
Dumaguete | Dapitan | 0600 H
1400 H 2200 H |
Daily |
Dapitan | Dumaguete | 0200 H
1000 H 1800 H |
SUPER SHUTTLE FERRY |
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Super Shuttle Ferry Mobile: +63 917 705 9676 | E-mail: feedback@supershuttleroro.com | ||
Dumaguete | Dapitan | 1700 H | Daily |
Dapitan | Dumaguete | 0500 H |
PUMPBOAT SCHEDULE |
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From Sibulan Wharf | From Liloan Wharf (Santander, Cebu) |
0630 H – 1730 H
(Hourly) |
0600 H – 1700 H
(Hourly) |
CUADRO ALAS NAVIGATION LINES, INC. |
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Cuadro Alas Landline Number: +63 35 419 8280 | Mobile Number: +63 922 985 8234 |
From Sibulan Wharf | From Liloan Wharf (Santander, Cebu) |
0500 H – 1700 H (hourly)
1730 H – 1830 H (hourly) 2000 H |
0430 H
0500 H – 1800 H (hourly) 1930 H |
*Fare rates are not included as it may change over time. Contact the desired shipping line for more information. Schedules and Ferry Lines may also change without prior notice.*
Dumaguete City is very reachable as far as transportation facilities are concerned. Exploring this bustling metro can be easy, but expect a warm, humid weather all year round. Negros Island has so much to offer that an excursion here will not really suffice – there is so much to discover!
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