Schedule of ferry trips from Zamboanga City to Isabela, Basilan and from Isabela, Basilan to Zamboanga City in the Philippines via Montenegro, Aleson Shipping, and Weesam Express (SRN Fastcraft).
The province of Basilan is an underrated travel destination in the Philippines. Contrary to what some of us think, most part of the province is safe to explore. The capital city of Isabela City is just 1.5 hours away from Zamboanga City. It offers spectacular attractions such as white sand beaches, rubber plantations and a whole lot more. [Check out our list of top tourist spots in Basilan]
Zamboanga City to Isabela City, Basilan Ferry Schedule
Weesam Express
Monday to Saturday
- 6:15 am
- 8:15 am
- 10:15 am
- 12:30 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 4:30 pm
Fastcat
- 5:00 am
- 10:00 am
- 3:00 pm
Montenegro
- 5:30 am
- 10:00 am
- 1:15 pm
- 4:00 pm
Isabela City to Zamboanga Ferry Schedule
Weesam Express
Monday to Saturday
- 6:15 am
- 8:15 am
- 10:15 am
- 12:30 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 4:30 pm
Fastcat
- 7:30 am
- 12:30 pm
- 5:30 pm
Montenegro
- 5:30 am
- 10:00 am
- 1:15 pm
- 4:00 pm
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Travel Time
The travel time is around 25 minutes with Sug Adventurer powercraft, an hour in Weesam FastCraft, and around 1.5 hours in RORO.
Passenger Fare and Vehicle Rates
| Operator | Regular Fare |
| FastCat (RORO) | Economy: P198 Premium Eco: P246 Business: P297 |
| Montenegro (RORO) | P210 (P196 starting June 1, 2026) |
| Weesam (Fastcraft) | Tourist: P250 First Class: P400 |
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Montenegro Shipping Lines
FastCat
| Seat Classification | Full Fare | Students | Senior Citizens/PWDs(with Valid ID’s) | Children(4-7 Years Old) | Children (3 Years Old and Below) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class | ₱297 | ₱237 | ₱212 | ₱237 | FREE |
| Premium Economy | ₱246 | ₱196 | ₱176 | ₱196 | FREE |
| Economy | ₱198 | ₱158 | ₱141 | ₱158 | FREE |
| Classification | Price |
|---|---|
| Bicycle(5) | ₱262 |
| Bicycle with Sidecar(1) | ₱290 |
| Motorcycle(2) | ₱494 |
| MC 400 CC and Above | ₱508 |
| Tricycle | ₱1,597 |
| Light Cars/Multicab/Owner/Sedan | ₱3,412 |
| VAN/PICKUP/SUV | ₱3,559 |
| 4W ELF/ Passenger Jeep | ₱3,630 |
| 6W ELF | ₱3,776 |
| Mini Bus/Coaster/Bonggo | ₱5,227 |
| Forward | ₱5,518 |
| Classification | Price |
|---|---|
| Forward Long Chassis | ₱5,808 |
| 8 Wheeler | ₱6,098 |
| 10 Wheeler | ₱7,840 |
| Bus | ₱7,986 |
| 12 Wheeler | ₱9,365 |
| 14 Wheeler | ₱9,438 |
| 20 Footer (22M) | ₱12,632 |
| 40 Footer (38M) | ₱12,778 |
| Heavy Equip(Small 10-15 Tons) | ₱13,068 |
| Heavy Equip(Medium 15-20 Tons) | ₱14,520 |
| Heavy Equip(Heavy 20-30 Tons) | ₱17,424 |
Have You Taken the Zamboanga–Isabela Ferry? Share Your Experience!
If you’ve tried the ferry service between Zamboanga and Basilan, we’d love to hear about your experience! Share your thoughts or travel tips in the comments below to help fellow travelers plan better.
⚠️ Important Reminder: Ferry schedules may change without prior notice. If you notice any updates or changes, please let us know so we can keep this information as accurate and helpful as possible.
If you’re traveling on a tight schedule, we strongly recommend contacting the ferry or bus company directly to confirm departure times. Please also be aware that in the event of a typhoon signal, all ferry trips are automatically canceled for safety reasons.
Safe travels and enjoy exploring the Philippines!
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