Sta. Cruz port is located in Talikd Island off the south-west coast of the Island Garden City of Samal which is part of Davao del Norte. It is a vital link to the nearby Kaputian Port which lies across it and for the straight trips to and from Sta. Ana Wharf in Davao City. The port is also the dive sites of Mansud Wall, Dapia Reef, Talisay Wall, Coral Garden and Isla Reta, all located in Talikud Island.
NAVIGATIONAL APPROACH
Much like other ports in Samal Island, access to Sta. Cruz is through the Davao Gulf.
ENTRANCE CHANNEL
Sta. Cruz entry is through the Pakiputan Strait in between Davao City and Samal Island.
ACHORAGE
No designated anchorage.
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
- 7.50m x 7.50m concrete deck on piers with improvised concrete bollard
- 23m concrete causeway
PORT SERVICES / STATISTICS
SHIPPING VESSELS
VESSEL
DEPARTURE
ROUTES
TALIKUD
STA. ANA
M/V Isla Reta
8:15AM - Daily
1:30PM - Daily
Talikud-Sta. Ana
M/V Jessa
6:30AM - Daily
12:30PM - Daily
Talikud-Sta. Ana
M/V Pacific
3:00PM - Daily
Talikud-Sta. Ana
M/V Regine
6:15AM - Daily
9:30AM - Daily
Talikud-Sta. Ana
CARGOES HANDLED
Basic Commodities (sugar, flour, canned goods, beverages)
Copra
Fish
Livestock
Light to medium weight vehicles
Heavy equipment
