Want to visit one of the best islands in the Philipines and need to know how to go to Siargao from Surigao? We can help!
Known as “The Most Beautiful Island in Asia” and “The Surfing Capital of the Philippines” depending on your source, Siargao is a gorgeous island with its lush coconut trees, breathtaking lagoons, pristine white beaches and fantastic surfing. It’s no wonder that you want to visit Siargao.
However, before you enjoy Siargao, you have to get there! While it’s not far from Surigao City to Siargao Island, this journey can seem complicated. But it’s actually quite straightforward with many people taking this trip every day.
Below, I break down exactly how to get from Surigao Del Norte to Siargao Island so you know exactly what you need to do, when. The good news is that the Surigao City to Siargao distance is not far, and there is only one choice of how to make this journey – the Surigao to Siargao ferry. So simply follow the instructions below and you’ll be there in no time.
I also describe the reverse journey from Siargao to Surigao City with everything you need to know from the ferry schedule Siargao to Surigao to the price.
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Where Are Surigao And Siargao? Are They The Same?
Surigao and Siargao are two different places located in the province of Surigao del Norte. It’s easy to get them confused as the names seem quite similar.
Surigao is located on the northern tip of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines. It’s a city.
Siargao is a small island located about 59 kilometers east of Surigao.
To get to Siargao, you have to fly from Manila or Cebu or you can take a ferry from Surigao. For this reason, Surigao is a popular destination for travelers who are heading to Siargao.
Surigao To Siargao Map
The following map shows the location of Surigao and Siargao. You can click on it for more information in Google Maps.
How To Get From Surigao To Siargao
The only option to get directly from Surigao to Siargao is to take a ferry. This is easy and only takes 90 minutes.
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Surigao To Siargao Ferry
Thanks to the short distance from Surigao port to Siargao taking a ferry is easy.
You basically have two options. You can take a fast craft which is what I recommend. You can be there in 90 minutes with Evaristo Sons and Seas Transport Corporation, and you can also easily check out the Surigao Siargao ferry schedule online.
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You can also take a Surigao to Siargao RoRo. This is your best choice when you want to travel Surigao to Siargao with car. This takes four hours, and you will need to check out the latest RoRo ferry from Surigao to Siargao schedules and prices and buy your tickets from a local travel agency.
If you need to take a RoRo, Montenegro Shipping Lines runs this service.
All the ferry Surigao to Siargao options depart from Eva Macapagal Passenger Terminal in Surigao. It’s located in a central position. If you need to get here from elsewhere in Surigao, you can take a multicab or tricycle.
If you want to travel from Surigao Airport to Siargao, take one of these transport options to the passenger terminal. Then, you will be all set to take the ferry to Siargao.
The Surigao to Siargao Fast Craft and RoRo options arrive at Dapa Port on Siargao. From here, you can take a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi), multicab or van to General Luna or onwards on the island.
Surigao To Siargao Distance
It is not far from Surigao to Siargao Island. It’s only about 59 kilometers.
Surigao To Siargao Travel Time
The travel time from Surigao to Siargao is quite short. The ferry only takes 90 minutes if you take a fast ferry Surigao Siargao.
There are also a couple of other fast craft options that take 2 – 2.5 hours, but the Evaristo Sons and Seas Transport Corporation 90 minute ferries are the best options for tourists. You can find it here.
Surigao To Siargao Ferry Schedule
The ferry schedule Surigao to Siargao can vary depending on the time of year. At the time of publishing, the fast craft schedule Surigao to Siargao has boats departing at 10am and 3pm. There can be more at peak times.
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Schedules and tickets are usually only available a couple of weeks in advance, so if you are traveling later than this, bookmark this page and come back to it closer to your date of travel.
The RoRo schedule Surigao to Siargao is currently 5am and 11am.
Ferry Fare From Surigao To Siargao
The Surigao City to Siargao fare starts from ₱520 for the cheapest seat. There are also tourist class and business class seats on offer which can give you more space for a little more money.
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The RoRo fare starts at ₱360. The RoRo car fare Surigao to Siargao starts at about ₱4,000 but is highly dependent on the size of your car.
Note that ticket prices are subject to change. I recommend that you purchase your Surigao to Siargao boat fare in advance especially if you’re traveling on weekends or during the holiday season.
If tickets aren’t available for your dates yet, bookmark this page and look again closer to your travel date.
How To Get From Siargao To Surigao
If you want information on how to go from Siargao to Surigao instead then this is your section. A Siargao to Surigao trip is easy as well and basically the same as the journey above. You just need to reverse it.
I recommend you take a fast craft ferry Siargao to Surigao to save time. This is run by Evaristo Sons and Seas Transport Corporation.
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If you have a car, you will need the RoRo ferry. This is run by Montenegro Shipping Lines.
Ferries depart from Dapa Port on Siargao. You can get here by habal-habal (motorcycle taxi), multicab or van from General Luna or other points on the island.
You will arrive at Eva Macapagal Passenger Terminal in Surigao. It’s located in a central position. You can take a multicab or tricycle to elsewhere in the city.
Siargao To Surigao Ferry Schedule
The Siargao to Surigao boat schedule for the fast craft options on Evaristo Sons and Seas Transport Corporation is 6am and 1pm.
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For the Montenegro Lines RoRo, the ferry schedule from Siargao to Surigao is 5am and 11am.
Ferry From Siargao To Surigao Price
The ticket prices are the same as for the reverse journey. You can read the prices above.
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Final Words
I hope you found this guide to how to get from Surigao to Siargao port useful. It’s an easy journey that many people make daily, and you shouldn’t have any problems.
I recommend you buy your ferry tickets in advance so you are all set to go. Click here to book your ferry tickets now.
Before you know it, you’ll be on Siargao!
Traveling from elsewhere? Find our full guide to how to get to Siargao here. Traveling from Cebu? Read our guide to traveling from Cebu to Siargao here. You can find our complete travel guide to Siargao here or our guide to things to do in Siargao here.
