Traveling to Camiguin is now faster and more convenient following the opening of the new Benoni Port Light Craft Landing Station, giving tourists easier access to the island as it prepares for a surge in visitors.
President inaugurated the upgraded facility in July 2026, separating light craft and leisure boats from roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo vessels to reduce congestion and speed up passenger movement.
For most travelers, the main gateway remains the Balingoan-Benoni route, where ferries depart almost every hour and complete the crossing in about one hour.
Major operators include St. Benedict Ocean Shipping Lines, Super Shuttle Ferry, and Philstone Shipping.
Regular passenger fare is about ₱330 one way, excluding the ₱15 terminal fee and applicable environmental fees.
Tourists coming from Bohol can also take the direct Jagna-Balbagon ferry operated by Super Shuttle Ferry. The trip takes about four to five hours, with daily sailings subject to weather conditions.
Visitors planning to bring their own vehicles to Camiguin are advised to arrive at least two hours before departure.
Drivers must present their vehicle registration documents and driver's license, while all passengers are required to register through the province's Isle Visit Camiguin online system before boarding.
Vehicle transport rates range from around ₱600 for motorcycles to more than ₱2,000 for larger SUVs and vans, depending on the vehicle size.
The government is also preparing further upgrades to Balbagon and Guinsiliban ports as Camiguin targets nearly one million passengers annually by 2030, strengthening the island's position as one of the country's fastest-growing tourism destinations.
The improved ferry system comes as Camiguin continues to attract more visitors after earning global recognition, including its inclusion in The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2026" list, where it was described as a "water lover's paradise." (BEN BALCE, Editorial Lead)
