How to Get to Olango Island


Your quick and easy guide to reaching Olango Island by boat from Mactan.
Just a short ferry ride takes you from the busy city to a peaceful world of mangroves, clear waters, and nature.

🌊 How to Get to Olango Island

Mactan (Angasil Port) ⇄ Olango Island (Santa Rosa Port)

🚤 Easy Ferry Access

Getting to Olango Island is simple and quick! Just a 15-minute boat ride from Angasil Port in Mactan brings you to Santa Rosa Port on Olango Island. Two ferry companies operate this route with trips running frequently every 30 minutes.

  • 🚢 Ferry Operators:
    • Trans-Olango Shipping Corp.
    • Sta. Rosa Ferry Express
  • 💰 Fare: ₱40 per adult
  • ⏱️ Travel Time: Approximately 15 minutes
  • 📍 Route: Angasil Port ⇄ Santa Rosa Port

⏰ Ferry Schedule by Operator

🛥️ Trans-Olango Shipping Corp.

RouteFirst TripLast TripFrequencyNotes
Mactan → Olango4:30 AM8:00 PMEvery 30 minsUsually on the hour and half-hour
Olango → Mactan4:00 AM7:30 PMEvery 30 minsUsually on the hour and half-hour

⛴️ Sta. Rosa Ferry Express

RouteFirst TripLast Trip (by Day)Notes
Mactan → Olango 3:30 AM Mon–Thu: 8:00 PM
Fri–Sat: 9:00 PM
Sun: 8:30 PM
Olango → Mactan 3:30 AM Mon–Thu: 7:30 PM
Fri–Sat: 8:00 PM
Sun: 8:00 PM

💡 Schedules may vary slightly due to weather or passenger volume.

📌 Getting to Angasil Port (Mactan)

  • Located near Mactan Newtown
  • Accessible by taxi or tricycle from anywhere in Lapu-Lapu City
  • Search for “Angasil Port” on Google Maps
  • 🗺️ TIP: The entrance to Angasil Port is a small road across from LG Garden Walk on Mactan Island.
    👉 View on Google Maps
  • 🕒 Pro tip: Arrive at least 15 minutes early to buy your ticket and board comfortably

📌 Getting from Santa Rosa Port to Mangrove Sunshine

  • 🚲 Transport: Tricycle or motorbike (habal-habal)
  • 🕒 Travel Time: 10–15 minutes
  • 🗺️ Tell the driver: “Suba Botongan, Sabang”
  • 💸 Fare: ₱40 per person

🏝 Why Visit Olango Island?

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