Directions

GETTING TO MCP

The HQ of Marine Conservation Philippines is located in Zamboanguita – about thirty km south of Dumaguete on the island of Negros Oriental. If you’re an international volunteer, your international flight will most likely arrive either in Manila or in Cebu. From there, you will need to make your way to MCP via Dumaguete. Look below for more details!

Manila to Dumaguete

There are three airlines operating the Manila – Dumaguete route: Cebu Pacific Airlines, Philippine Airlines and AirAsia . There are many daily departures and prices are usually around 2000 php for a one-way ticket. Be sure to check baggage allowances before flying as domestic flights in the Philippines usually have a smaller allowance than international flights.

Cebu to Dumaguete

There are several ways of getting to Marine Conservation Philippines from Cebu, depending on your budget.

By air: Cebu Pacific Airways and Philippine Airlines both fly this route several times a day. Tickets are usually around 2000 php one way, and the earlier you book the better the price you will get.

By slow-boat: There are several departures from Cebu every day. Travel time is about 6 hours with prices starting at 400 php. You find the departures on www.schedule.ph.

By fast ferry: Ocean Jet operates this route with several departures every day. Travel time is about 4 hours with prices around 600 php.

By bus: Take a Ceres Bus from the Southbound Bus terminal to Dumaguete. Travel time is around 7 hours and costs 250 php.

Dumaguete to MCP

When you arrive in Dumaguete, whether by plane or ferry, you catch a tricycle to the Ceres Liners bus station. (Just say busstation – there is only one in town.) Here you board the bus heading towards Bayawan or Siaton. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Mayabon Crossing.

From the Mayabon crossing, you’ll need to get a habal-habal driver (motorcycle taxi) to take you all the way to camp a few kilometers down the coastal road. The price should be around 70 peso. All the drivers know where MCP or Marine Conservation Philippines is, but you’ll also drive right past our sign on the right side of the road. (what it looks like on Google Street View)

For new volunteers arriving at Marine Conservation Philippines, we arrange pick up in Dumaguete Airport (DGT) at 10am every second Monday on arrival days.