Zamboanga City, being located at the tip of the peninsula, is the gateway to other islands in Mindanao such as Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.
If you’re planning to travel to Basilan, you can take a ferry from Zamboanga City to Isabela. This blog post will show you all the necessary details for a more convenient trip. Currently, two ferry companies operate the route of Zamboangan and Isabela. These are Weesam Express and Aleson Shipping.
If you’re from Manila, you can take a flight or by ferry from Manila to Zamboanga City. Take a jeepney bound to Canelar near the Zamboanga City Port.
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Weesam Express: Zamboanga to Isabela
Weesam Express has eight daily trips from Zamboanga to Isabela. The earliest trip is scheduled at 6:45 AM. If you’re coming from Isabela to Zamboanga, the first trip is at 8:10 AM. The travel time is one hour and 30 minutes. This is a fast craft vessel.
Schedule
Zamboanga to Isabela
06:45 AM
08:25 AM
09:30 AM
10:45 AM
12:45 PM
02:00 PM
03:30 PM
04:45 PM
Isabela to Zamboanga
08:10 AM
09:30 AM
10:45 AM
12:45 AM
02:00 PM
03:30 PM
04:45 PM
Fare and Rates
The fare will depend on the type of accommodation. The company also offers discounts for students, senior citizens, and PWD. Please be advised that students and senior citizens are required to provide IDs. Children below 4 years old are free of charge.
Tourist Class
Regular – Php 150
Student – Php 125
Senior Citizen – Php 120
Child (4-11 yrs. old) – Php 75
First Class
Regular – Php 190
Student – Php 160
Senior Citizen – Php 155
Child (4-11 yrs. old) – Php 95
Booking
You can book tickets via Weesam Express’ Ticketing Office and Travel Partners.
Weesam Express Contact Information
Any concerns or questions, feel free to contact Weesam Express through the below details.
Contact Number: (032) 412 9562
Email: weesamexpress.srn@gmail.com
Website: http://www.weesam.ph/
Aleson Shipping: Zamboanga to Isabela
Aleson Shipping is another RORO service that operates the Zamboanga – Isabela, Basila route. It has six daily trips from Zamboanga to Isabela and vice versa. The first trip from Zamboanga is at 6:30 AM, and the earliest trip from Isabela is at 9:00 AM. Travel time is around one hour and thirty minutes.
Schedule
Zamboanga to Isabela
06:30 AM
06:45 AM
09:45 AM
12:00 NN
12:30 PM
03:45 PM
Isabela to Zamboanga
06:45 AM
09:00 AM
09:30 AM
12:45 PM
03:15 PM
03:30 PM
Fare and Rates
The fare depends on the types of accommodation or class and also the vessel. Please refer to the breakdown below.
MV Anika Gayle
Class A – Php 209.85
Class B – Php 145.76
Class C- Php 93.28
RORO rate per lane meter – Php 145.76
MV Stephanie Marie
Class A – Php 209.85
Class B – Php 145.76
Class C- Php 93.28
RORO rate per lane meter – Php 145.76
MV Estrella Del Mar
Class A – Php 209.85
Class B – Php 145.76
Class C- Php 93.28
RORO rate per lane meter – Php 145.76
These rates as based on published rates on Aleson Shipping’s website.
Booking
You can book tickets at Aleson Shipping’s ticketing offices.
Aleson Shipping Contact Information
Main Office: 172 Veterans Ave., Zamboanga City
Tel # (062) 991-4258, 991-2687
Fax # (062) 991-2099
E-mail Address:
alesonzam@yahoo.com
Cargo Office: Alejo Alvarez St., Zamboanga City
Tel # (062) 992-3853, 992-5506
Ticketing Office: Alejo Alvarez St. & Port Area, Zamboanga City
Tel # (062) 992-5507, 992-6410, 992-4585
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