One of the passenger brands under the Chelsea Logistics Group: Starlite Ferries Inc. will be starting its 4th route in its Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) Hub which is the Cebu-Tagbilaran-Larena-Oroquieta and v.v. route this April 28 2024. This is just in time for the upcoming fiesta within the Bohol Province for the whole month of May.
The vessel will depart from Cebu Pier 4 area in Cebu every Friday and Sunday at 9:00 PM in the evening and will dock in the San Vicente Bajo Port in Oroquieta. Its launching ceremonies will be held in the Port of Oroquieta (San Vicente Bajo Port) this coming April 29 2024 at 2:00 PM in the afternoon which will be attended by Oroquieta City LGU Officials.
The vessel that will be used in this route is their reliable, Japan-made ROPAX Vessel: M/V STARLITE ARCHER (will be later replaced by M/V STARLITE PIONEER) She has an overall length of 66.80 meters and a breadth of 15.30 meters. She is powered by two Yanmar Marine Diesel Engines and has a cruising speed of 12-14 knots. The vessel was built in Kegoya Docks, Japan in 2017 and it was brand new when it arrived in the Philippines. She will be only used temporarily for the MAIDEN VOYAGE of this route, however the official vessel that will be used in this route is the M/V STARLITE PIONEER which is currently being drydocked in Dynacast Shipyard in Danao, Cebu
The vessel has THREE (3) types of Accommodations: Economy Class, Reclining Seats and Tourist Class Accommodation
ECONOMY Accommodation is an open-air, bed bunk type of accommodation situated in the 2nd passenger deck. RECLINING SEATS Accommodation is located in the forward section of the 1st passenger deck while TOURIST Accommodation is an airconditioned bed bunk type of accommodation situated in the center to aft section of the 1st passenger deck of the vessel.
It also has its own CANTEEN / RESTAURANT inside the vessel where you can buy your meals and you can have your own snacks and drinks onboard with tables and chairs inside the area as well as charging station to recharge your personal gadgets and devices.
Here’s the official schedule of the Cebu-Tagbilaran-Larena-Oroquieta and v.v. route
CEBU-TAGBILARAN (end trip to OROQUIETA)
Every Friday and Sunday
Departure: 9:00 PM in the evening (Friday and Sunday)
Arrival: 1:00 AM early morning (Saturday and Monday)
TAGBILARAN-LARENA
Every Saturday and Monday
Departure: 2:00 AM early morning (Saturday and Monday)
Arrival: 5:00 AM early morning (Saturday and Monday)
LARENA-OROQUIETA
Every Saturday and Monday
Departure: 6:00 AM morning (Saturday and Monday)
Arrival: 12:00 NN (Saturday and Monday)
Return Trip Schedule:
OROQUIETA-LARENA (end trip to CEBU)
Every Saturday and Monday
Departure: 2:00 PM in the afternoon (Saturday and Monday)
Arrival: 8:00 PM in the evening (Saturday and Monday)
LARENA-TAGBILARAN
Every Saturday and Monday
Departure: 9:00 PM in the evening (Saturday and Monday)
Arrival: 12:00 AM early morning (Sunday and Tuesday)
TAGBILARAN-CEBU
Every Sunday and Tuesday
Departure: 1:00 AM in the morning (Sunday and Tuesday)
Arrival: 6:00 AM in the morning (Sunday and Tuesday)
Here are the official passage rates of Starlite Ferries for the Cebu-Tagbilaran-Larena-Oroquieta and v.v. route! (as of April 28 2024)
Here are the official cargo rates of Starlite Ferries Inc for its Cebu-Tagbilaran-Larena-Oroquieta and v.v. route! (as of April 28 2024)
This new route is a great development and will have a great impact to the current situation as it will provide more connectivity for passengers and cargo shippers between the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor and Misamis Occidental (Oroquieta). This will also provide more options and additional capacity for passengers and cargo shippers who are travelling from Bohol to Siquijor and vice versa as it is only being served by Lite Shipping for ROPAX Vessels. while OceanJet can only carry passengers in this said route.
Photo by: Mark Edelson Ocul of PSSS
Photo by: Mark Edelson Ocul of PSSS
The introduction of the Larena to Oroquieta and v.v. route will be a first and it will provide a new connectivity between the Province of Siquijor and the Province of Misamis Occidental via Oroquieta. Starlite Ferries has also responded to the demand and has taken the initiative in putting up again the Cebu-Oroquieta and v.v. route which was last served in 2017 by Roble Shipping
ABANGAN ang FB Live Coverage ng PSSS onboard sa M/V Starlite Archer on its Maiden Voyage sa Cebu-Tagbilaran-Larena-Oroquieta and v.v. route
For more details and information about this newest route from Starlite Ferries visit their official Facebook Page or visit www.chelseatravel.ph to book your upcoming trips!
https://www.facebook.com/starliteferries
Special thanks to management and staff of Starlite Ferries for allowing PSSS to cover the maiden voyage in the Cebu-Tagbilaran-Larena-Oroquieta and v.v. route
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