Considered as among the Philippines’ best in terms of nature adventure, the province of Negros Oriental has become a popular destination that both local and foreign tourists never fail to miss in their vacation plans and outings.

Negros Oriental is for nature lovers. With its rich marine resources, unexplored caves, and challenging peaks…one can never go wrong in taking an adventure here.

Famous attractions in this province include Apo Island — a haven for scuba divers. Bais City as it is known for its dolphin and whale watching. Hikers are amused and pleased in conquering Mt. Talinis. Extreme adventure awaits you in Mabinay.

Gateway

Dumaguete City is the main gateway to Negros Oriental. It is also the province’s capital. Negros Oriental consists of twenty-two towns and five cities — Bais, Bayawan, Canlaon, Dumaguete, and Tanjay.

The Dumaguete Port is the busiest port among the 14 ports in the province. About nine major shipping lines operate here.

Meanwhile, the province’s airport is located in the town of Sibulan. This is the only major airport in Negros Oriental servicing daily domestic flights to and from Manila.

By Air

Tourists can get to Dumaguete City by air as Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines offer daily
flights to and from Manila.

For Air Philippines:

* Manila to Dumaguete (daily)
– 6:30 a.m. (ETD) - 7:45 a.m. (ETA)
– 1:00 p.m. (ETD) - 2:15 p.m. (ETA)

* Dumaguete to Manila (daily)
– 8:15 a.m. (ETD) - 9:30 a.m. (ETA)
– 2:45 p.m. (ETD) - 4:00 p.m. (ETA)

For Cebu Pacific:

* Manila to Dumaguete (daily)
– 7:20 a.m. (ETD) - 8:35 a.m. (ETA)
– 2:30 p.m. (ETD) - 3:45 p.m. (ETA)

* Dumaguete to Manila (daily)

– 9:05 a.m. (ETD) - 10:20 a.m. (ETA)
– 4:15 p.m. (ETD) - 5:30 p.m. (ETA)

By Sea

Visitors can also opt for a sea travel. Below are shipping lines that service trips to and from Manila and also to and from Cebu.

For SuperFerry:

* Manila to Dumaguete
– 11:45 p.m. Monday (ETD) - 7:30 a.m. Wednesday (ETA)

* Dumaguete to Manila
– 10:45 p.m. Wednesday (ETD) - 5:00 a.m Friday (ETA)

For Sulpicio Lines:

* Manila to Dumaguete
– 12 noon Wednesday (ETD) - 1:00 p.m. Thursday (ETA)

* Dumaguete to Manila
– 12 noon Monday (ETD) - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday (ETA)

For Cokaliong:

* Cebu to Dumaguete
– 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday (ETD) - 1:00 a.m. (ETA)
– 12 noon Sunday (ETD) - 6:00 p.m. (ETA)

* Dumaguete to Cebu (daily)
– 12 midnight (ETD) - 6:00 a.m. (ETA)

For George and Peter Lines Inc:

* Cebu to Dumaguete
– 10:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday, and Saturday (ETD) - 4:00 a.m. (ETA)

* Dumaguete to Cebu
– 10 a.m. Thursday (ETD) - 4:30 p.m. (ETA)
– 11 p.m. Friday (ETD) - 5:00 a.m. (ETA)

For Ocean Jet (Fastferry):

* Cebu to Dumaguete (daily)
– 6:00 a.m. (ETD) - 9:40 a.m. (ETA)

* Dumaguete to Cebu (daily)
– 2:20 p.m. (ETD) - 6:00 p.m. (ETA)

(Please take note that all schedules of air flights and boat trips posted here are subject to change)


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