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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Ubay
Use Ubay as a ferry gateway to Leyte or a quiet stop on a Bohol loop: half a day to see the port and town, or one night if you catch the afternoon ferry.
Ubay is a small port town on Bohol's northeast coast, the main ferry link to Leyte (Bato). It has a handful of eateries, a 24-hour ATM and basic lodgings. Most travellers pass through for the 1 pm ferry or use it as a low-key base to explore northern Bohol.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Jan–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (typhoon season, ferry cancellations possible)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–1,500 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,500–2,500 excl. bed · High ₱2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- National emergency 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ferry to Bato (Leyte) | ₱320 |
| Bus to Tagbilaran | ₱150–250 |
| Jeepney to Talibon | ₱30–50 |
| Tricycle ride within town | ₱20–40 |
| Meal at a local eatery | ₱80–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAG · Bohol-Panglao International Airport
- About 2 h by van or bus via Jagna or Carmen
Typical fares
- Ferry Ubay → Bato
- ₱320, 1 pm departure, about 1 h (check)
- Bus Ubay → Tagbilaran
- ₱150–250, about 2 h (check)
- Tricycle within town
- ₱20–40
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walkable town centre. Jeepneys and tricycles connect Ubay to Talibon and other barangays. Buses and minivans to Tagbilaran, Carmen and Jagna leave from the market area.
See and do
Known for
- Ferry to Leyte
- Quiet provincial town
- PNB Bank ATM
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bato, Leyte | Medallion Transport ferry, 1 pm departure | About 1.5 h (ferry crossing about 1 h) |
| Tagbilaran | Bus or minivan via Carmen or Jagna | About 2–2.5 h |
| Anda | Jeepney or van via Jagna | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Town centre
- Near the port and market; G V Hotel, J C R Inn and J & N Lodge are within a few blocks.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Kumustakoo-moos-TAH |
| Thank you | Salamatsah-LAH-maht |
| How much? | Tagpila?tag-PEE-lah |
| Where is the ferry? | Asa ang barko?AH-sah ang BAR-koh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- The Medallion Transport ferry to Bato departs at 1 pm daily (check); arrive at the port by 12:30.
- Typhoons can cancel ferries between June and October; have a backup plan.
- ATMs are limited to the PNB Bank on Col Maliano Garces Street; bring enough cash if you stay overnight.
Ubay is a quiet provincial town with low crime. The main risk is ferry cancellation during typhoon season; always check the weather and have a backup route.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ubay yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ferry to Leyte
- Quiet provincial town
- PNB Bank ATM
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ubay, revision 5257658 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5257658
Pocket card
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Ubay
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ubay). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.