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Zamboanga → Bongao Ferry

1 sailings a week · fastest crossing 40 hrs · fares from ₱1,580. Compare every operator below — schedules, fares, vehicle rates and port tips.

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Zamboanga to Bongao — operator comparison

OperatorDurationPer weekFare fromType
Aleson40 hrs1×₱1,580OVERNIGHT

Aleson schedule

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18:55→ 11:00 +1M/V Trisha Kerstin 3

Zamboanga to Bongao ferry — common questions

How long is the ferry from Zamboanga to Bongao?

Crossing times range from 40 hrs to 40 hrs depending on operator and vessel type.

How much is the Zamboanga to Bongao ferry?

Passenger fares start at ₱1,580 one-way. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.

Which operator is best for Zamboanga to Bongao?

Aleson: fastest crossing at 40 hrs.

How often do ferries run from Zamboanga to Bongao?

Around 1 sailings a week across all operators. See the timetable below for exact days and times.

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Zamboanga to Bongao ferry: route facts and return trip

The Zamboanga to Bongao ferry connects Zamboanga with Bongao (Tawi-Tawi). It is operated by Aleson. The Zamboanga to Bongao crossing takes about 40 hrs, covering roughly 700 km. Ferries on Zamboanga to Bongao are overnight ferries.

Zamboanga to Bongao is also a crossing from Mindanao to Tawi-Tawi Islands, within the Mindanao island group. The Zamboanga International Port to Bongao Port sailing leaves from Zamboanga International Port and arrives at Bongao Port.

Going back? The Bongao to Zamboanga ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Tawi-Tawi Islands to Mindanao. Bongao to Zamboanga departure times can differ from the Zamboanga to Bongao times, so check the Bongao to Zamboanga sailings before you book a round trip. Check current ferry cancellations and sea conditions before you travel, because sailings can be suspended during typhoons or when the Coast Guard raises a gale warning.

Other ferries from Zamboanga include Zamboanga to Isabela, Zamboanga to Jolo, and Zamboanga to Lamitan.

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