Sea trips linking Negros Oriental to Siquijor, Apo Island, and Cebu were suspended on Friday, July 10, 2026, after the Philippine Coast Guard and private shipping lines halted voyages over rough seas generated by Typhoon Inday and the enhanced southwest monsoon, leaving passengers on some of the region's busiest short-haul routes stranded until conditions improve.
The Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental (CGS-NegOr) issued two separate sea travel advisories within hours of each other on Friday morning. Maayo Shipping Incorporated separately cancelled its Cebu–Siquijor crossings for both July 10 and 11.
Five Dumaguete–Siquijor Fast-Craft Voyages Cancelled
In Sea Travel Advisory No. 04, issued as of 9:00 a.m. on July 10, CGS-NegOr confirmed the cancellation of five fast-craft departures on the Dumaguete–Siquijor route, following cancellation letters filed by HS Star Marine Shipping Corporation and Montenegro Shipping Lines.
The affected vessels and their scheduled departure times were:
- MV Maria Gloria — 10:00 a.m.
- MV Reina Quelita — 12:00 p.m.
- MV Reina Neptuna — 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- MV Starcraft 6 — 9:20 a.m.
According to the advisory, vessel operations will resume "once prevailing weather and sea conditions improve and the concerned shipping companies resume their scheduled voyages." The advisory was signed by Station Commander Lt. Marionne Abigail F. Enopia of the Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental.
Apo Island Dive Trips and Coastal Activities Grounded
Earlier, in Sea Travel Advisory No. 03 issued as of 7:00 a.m., the Coast Guard suspended all sea trips and coastal diving activities to and from Apo Island, one of the region's premier marine sanctuaries and dive destinations.
The suspension covers the Dauin–Apo Island route and the Malatapay Wharf, Zamboanguita–Apo Island route in both directions. All recreational boats engaged in coastal diving within the waters of Dauin, Zamboanguita, and Apo Island — including those ferrying divers for recreational and training dives — were suspended until further notice.
The Coast Guard said the measure was ordered to protect passengers, crew, vessel operators, divers, dive guides, dive instructors, and other maritime stakeholders from unsafe sea conditions posing risks to small watercraft. The advisory was issued in accordance with HPCG Memorandum Circular No. 03-01, which governs the movement of motorboats and vessels in the absence of local weather bulletins.
Maayo Shipping Cancels Cebu–Siquijor Crossings Through Saturday
Maayo Shipping Incorporated, based in Tampi, San Jose, Negros Oriental, announced the temporary cancellation of its Liloan, Santander (Cebu)–Larena, Siquijor and Larena, Siquijor–Bato, Samboan (Cebu) trips for both Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11.
In a bilingual advisory, the company cited "possible unfavorable weather conditions brought by Typhoon Inday" and advised affected passengers to reschedule their travel.
No Wind Signal Over Negros Oriental, But Typhoon Hazards Reach Visayas
No tropical cyclone wind signal was raised over Negros Oriental as of Friday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Typhoon Inday — known internationally as Bavi — was tracking over the Philippine Sea toward extreme Northern Luzon and is not forecast to make landfall in the country.
Despite its distant track, PAGASA warned that the typhoon's periphery, combined with the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat, is driving rough coastal waters and rain across the Visayas and Mindanao. PAGASA flagged Negros Oriental as among the areas that could experience moderate to heavy rainfall of 50 to 100 millimeters, with floods and landslides possible in vulnerable areas.
Typhoon Inday is the ninth tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in 2026. It is forecast to exit the country by Saturday, July 11, before making landfall over the eastern coast of mainland China by Sunday, July 12.
Passengers Advised to Coordinate Directly With Shipping Lines
Authorities urged travelers to confirm the status of their trips directly with their respective shipping companies before proceeding to ports, as conditions and cancellations may change with evolving weather.
By the Numbers
- 5 — fast-craft voyages cancelled on the Dumaguete–Siquijor route
- 2 — sea travel advisories issued by CGS-NegOr on July 10
- 2 — consecutive days (July 10–11) of Maayo Shipping Cebu–Siquijor cancellations
- 50–100 mm — forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in Negros Oriental, per PAGASA
- 9th — Typhoon Inday's ranking as the ninth cyclone to enter the PAR in 2026
- July 12 — projected China landfall date for Typhoon Inday
Why This Matters
The simultaneous suspension of routes to Siquijor, Apo Island, and Cebu disrupts one of the busiest inter-island corridors in Central Visayas, affecting both commuters and the tourism-dependent economy surrounding Apo Island. PAGASA's rainfall forecast of 50 to 100 millimeters for Negros Oriental signals a tangible flood and landslide risk even without a wind signal, underscoring how a distant typhoon can still impose significant hazards on the region. Passengers are advised to monitor official advisories from CGS-NegOr and their respective shipping lines before traveling to ports.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental