SAN FRANCISCO

EXPLORE, the beginning of network communication links to local Camotes Island 

residents and communities. Our beautiful island is filled with exciting culture. It is 

known as, "The Lost Horizon in the South", because of its unspoiled atmosphere. There 

are many spectacular sites, like the valley of coconut crops, corn, and potatoes. Our

beautiful picturesque lake known for it's freshness and natural purity, won an award 

for being the cleanest inland body of water.


Unlike many other islands in the Philippines Archipelago, the fabled Camotes Island off 

the coast of Danao City is a marvel. It is an astonishing toll of spectacular 

contrasts. Until recently, these picturesque islands have remained remote and untouched. 

When visiting CAMOTES, enjoy the pleasures of pastoral rural setting and relax in the 

tranquility that comes with the setting of the sun.


Camotes consist of four towns Pilar, Poro, San Francisco and Tudela. Also consist of 

four islands; Pacijan Island, Poro Island (Poro & Tudela), Ponson Island and a tiny 

Tulang Island. Pacijan and Poro islands are actually joined together by paved road. 

Ponson island is separated by the Camotes Sea, and lies about four kilometers 

northeast from Poro island. Tulang island is located to the north of Pacijan.


When the Spaniards first arrived in the Camotes Island, they met some natives 

digging potatoes, and asked them the name of the island. The natives, thinking 

that they were being asked what they were digging, replied, "Camotes." Thereafter, 

the island retained that name, camotes, or potato island.


 

Municipal Hall of San Francisco Camotes




Saint Joseph Parish




Municipal Plaza is Established in the 19th Century togethere with the municipal building on the establishment of the Municipal Goverment of Sanfrancisco ; a socio-cultural fair venue from the 19th to the 20th century.




San Francisco Municipal Plaza





Pine Trees is A rare apecie of tress planted in 1965 that defined the boundary of the municipal plaza and the municipal road; a brainchild of Madam Lily  C. Borromeo, First Lady of former Mayor, Dr. Abel P. Borromeo, M.D.


Pine Trees

Knowing how to get to Camotes saves time and effort. First, take your stop at Cebu City, Philippines. And then decide what mode of transport you’d like to take in going to the Island of Camotes. You have 3 options in going to Camotes. You can travel through a fastcraft, a pumpboat or through a ferry boat,- all by sea. 

If it’s you’re first time around Cebu and don’t know where to go, just start at central city of Cebu, called Colon. Just take a ride by taxi or jeepney. All jeepneys pass in this street. Look for a Mandaue jeepney going to Ouano Wharf. If you are lost, just ask around, a policeman, also called CITOM, that you can find in the area.

If you’re in Mandaue, and in case you miss the boat via Ouano Wharf, you can still catch the pumpboat in Danao port. Go to AS Fortuna Street corner Mandaue City, Cebu, and jeepneys going to Danao are waiting for you. If you find it difficult to ride a jeepney, there’s always a taxi cab.

If you choose Danao, take a jeepney or bus going to SM. When you reach SM, take another jeepney or a cab going to Danao. There are also Vans-for-hire, also called “V-hire”, ready in the SM terminal located just beside the main entrance of the mall. There are also jeepneys for Mandaue-Danao/Carmen routes near SM Mall.

Via Danao; DAILY SCHEDULE

Cebu – Consuelo (CAMOTES
Departs: 6:00 AM | Arrives: 8:00 AM

Consuelo (CAMOTES) – Cebu
Departs: 6:00 AM | Arrives: 8:00 AM
Departs: 10:00 AM | Arrives: 12:00 PM
Departs: 12:00 PM | Arrives: 2:00 PM

Via Ouano Wharf (Mandaue); DAILY SCHEDULE

Cebu City Pier 2 wharf – Poro, Camotes
Departs: 09:00 PM | Arrives: 1:00 AM the next day

Ferry boats

You can also take the barge(ferryboat), like M/V MELRIVIC of E.B. Aznar Shipping, but it travels slower, about 3 hours or longer depending on which ferry boat. Go to Pier 2 by cab or jeepney. Pier 2 is just a few blocks away from the historical monument, Plaza Independencia. If you get pass the corners of S. Osmeña Street and P. Gomez Street. For just a few meters, you can see the gate of Pier 2. You can catch the ferryboat at the following times:

M/V MELRIVIC of E.B. Aznar Shipping

Pier 2, Cebu City – Poro (CAMOTES)
Departs: 9:00PM | Arrives: 1:00 AM

Poro (CAMOTES) – Cebu City
Departs: 1:00AM | Arrives: 5:00 AM

Shuttle Ferry

Danao, Cebu – Poro, San Francisco Camotes
Departs: 1:00 PM | Arrives: 3:30 PM

Poro, San Francisco Camotes  –  Danao, Cebu
Departs: 5:00 PM | Arrives: 7:30 AM

JOMALIA Shipping

Tel no. 346-0421

Cebu–  Consuelo, San Francisco Camotes

Departs: 5:30 AM | Arrives: 7:30 AM
Departs: 8:30 PM | Arrives: 9:00 PM
Departs: 12:00 NN | Arrives: 2:00 PM
Departs: 5:30 NN | Arrives: 8:00 PM

Cebu – Consuelo (CAMOTES
Departs: 5:30 AM | Arrives: 7:30 AM
Departs: 9:00 AM | Arrives: 11:00 AM
Departs: 2:00 PM | Arrives: 4:00 PM
Departs: 4:00 PM | Arrives: 6:00 PM


 

Fastcraft

Golden Express Vessel of Oceanjet is a fastcraft that travels to Camotes. Fare ranges from Php 400 pesos or more per passenger. The Bullet Express Vessel travels faster than pumpboats. Although it’s quite expensive than the regular pumpboats, the ride usually takes (at most) in 2 hours or less.

Golden Express Oceanjet contact numbers:

+63-32-2557560
+63-32-4205467
+63-32-4205468
+63-32-346020

visit: http://oceanjet.net/destinations/camotes/ for the schedules

Schedules are subject to change without notice.
For more updated schedules go to http://schedule.ph/boat/from/Cebu-City/to/Camotes