Cebu Undas 2026 Travel: 230,000 Passengers at Ports and Bus Terminals
About 230,667 passenger movements were logged at Cebu's seaports and two bus terminals from October 29 to 31. Peak days, free meals and free rides explained.
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Cebu Undas 2026 travel produced about 230,667 passenger movements and terminal entries across Cebu's seaports and two bus terminals from October 29 to 31, according to figures reported by The Manila Times on November 3, 2026. The numbers cover the busiest days before All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Here is a plain-language summary of the data, the peak days and the help offered to travellers.
Cebu Undas 2026 travel by the numbers
The Manila Times cautions that the 230,667 total is not a count of unique travellers, because some people may have used both sea and land transport. The total is split like this:
| Mode | Reported passengers |
|---|---|
| Seaports (Cebu Port Authority) | 156,467 |
| Bus terminals (CSBT and CNBT) | about 74,200 |
| Combined | 230,667 |
At the seaports, data as of 2 p.m. Sunday showed 97,200 departures and 59,267 arrivals. Pier 1, Pier 3 and Pier 4 in Cebu City are the "baseports", while facilities outside the city are "outports". The busiest seaport day was October 30, with 60,755 passenger movements, followed by October 31 with 58,111.
Bus terminals: Cebu South and North
Terminal administrator Ahmed Cuizon reported about 50,900 passengers at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) and 23,300 at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT). Both terminals peaked on October 31, with about 31,300 passengers combined.
Combined bus terminal traffic rose from about 71,100 in the same period in 2025. CSBT dipped slightly from 51,400, while CNBT grew from 19,700, the report said.
Help for passengers
According to The Manila Times, the Cebu Provincial Government set up mobile kitchens at both terminals serving free lunch and dinner, with priority for passengers who needed financial help. Governor Pamela Baricuatro also ordered free rides for persons with disabilities, pregnant women and parents travelling with children.
What it means for travellers
The figures show that the last days of October are among the heaviest travel days of the year in the province. If you need to move through Cebu around Undas, or around other long weekends, book early, arrive well ahead of departure and expect queues at piers and terminals.
Planning a longer trip? Our distance guide between cities can help estimate travel time, and the Mactan airport taxi guide covers arrivals by air. Check the weather before heading to the pier, and see more stories in our news section and on the Cebu page.
What happens next
The article did not mention any further travel advisories or new programmes after the holiday. Return traffic is likely to continue for a few days, but check the Cebu Port Authority and terminal operators for current schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers travelled through Cebu for Undas 2026?
About 230,667 passenger movements and terminal entries were recorded at seaports and two bus terminals from October 29 to 31, though this is not a count of unique travellers.
Which day was busiest?
October 30 was the busiest at the seaports with 60,755 movements. The bus terminals peaked on October 31.
Were there free rides?
Yes. Governor Pamela Baricuatro ordered free rides for persons with disabilities, pregnant women and parents travelling with children, according to the report.
