You’ll step off your flight at Cebu Airport and spot your driver waiting with your name on a sign — no searching or stress. Settle into an air-conditioned private ride straight to Maya Port, passing green countryside and coastal towns along the way. Your driver helps with luggage right up to the Malapascua boat terminal. It’s smooth, simple travel that lets you breathe out.
We rolled our bags off the carousel at Mactan-Cebu Airport, still half awake from the flight, and there was our driver — holding up my name in big marker letters. I didn’t expect it to feel so reassuring, but after the usual airport chaos, seeing someone actually waiting for us felt like a small relief. He grinned and waved us over, then whisked us outside where the air hit warm and thick (Cebu always smells faintly of diesel and seaweed if you’re paying attention). The van was spotless inside, cool air already humming. I think my shoulders dropped two inches right then.
The drive north toward Maya Port is long — three and a half hours if you’re lucky with traffic, maybe four if Cebu City decides to do its thing. But honestly? It never dragged. Our driver (I wish I remembered his name; it started with an R) chatted just enough but left us space when we drifted off or stared out at the rice fields sliding by. At one point he pointed out a roadside stand selling bibingka and asked if we’d tried it before. We hadn’t — he laughed and said next time we should stop. The road wound through little towns where kids chased dogs along the shoulder, then opened up to stretches of green that looked almost fake in the late morning light.
I kept thinking about how easy it all felt compared to wrangling buses or haggling for taxis (which I’ve done before here — not my favorite). No crowded vans or random stops; just us and our bags in the backseat, dozing as the scenery changed from city grit to coconut palms. When we finally pulled into Maya Port, our driver hopped out first and grabbed our bags before I could even protest. He walked us right up to the boat terminal — pointed out which banca would take us across to Malapascua — and made sure we were set before heading back. That little gesture stuck with me longer than I expected.
The drive usually takes 3.5 to 4 hours depending on traffic conditions.
Yes, your driver will meet you at arrivals with a sign displaying your name.
Yes, your driver assists you with luggage and guides you to the boat terminal at Maya Port.
Yes, all vehicles used for this transfer are air-conditioned for comfort.
Yes, infants can sit on an adult’s lap or use a pram or stroller during the ride.
Yes, transfers operate any time of day or night according to your schedule.
Yes, drivers monitor incoming flights and adjust pickup times as needed.
Your journey includes airport pickup right at arrivals by a local driver who tracks your flight for delays; a private air-conditioned vehicle with space for all your luggage; fuel surcharge covered; direct drop-off at Maya Port where you’ll get help carrying bags straight to the boat terminal for Malapascua Island.
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