Zamboanga → Isabela Ferry
56 sailings a week · fastest crossing 1 hr 45 min · fares from ₱340. Compare every operator below — schedules, fares, vehicle rates and port tips.
Compare & book on 12GoZamboanga to Isabela — operator comparison
Which operator should you pick?
- Weesam— fastest crossing at 1 hr 45 min
- FastCat— cheapest fares from ₱340
Weesam schedule
Full details →FastCat schedule
Full details →Zamboanga to Isabela ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Zamboanga to Isabela?
Crossing times range from 1 hr 45 min to 2 hrs depending on operator and vessel type.
How much is the Zamboanga to Isabela ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱340 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 Isabela?
Weesam: fastest crossing at 1 hr 45 min. FastCat: cheapest fares from ₱340.
How often do ferries run from Zamboanga to Isabela?
Around 56 sailings a week across all operators. See the timetable below for exact days and times.
Operators change times and fares at short notice. Confirm with the operator before you travel · how we source data
Ports on this corridor
Zamboanga International Port Isabela Port (Basilan)Zamboanga to Isabela ferry: route facts and return trip
The Zamboanga to Isabela ferry connects Zamboanga with Isabela (Basilan). 2 operators sail it: Weesam and FastCat. The Zamboanga to Isabela crossing takes from about 1 hr 45 min to 2 hrs, depending on the operator and vessel, covering roughly 40 km. Ferries on Zamboanga to Isabela are fastcraft and RoRo ferries.
Zamboanga to Isabela is also a crossing from Mindanao to Basilan Island, within the Mindanao island group. The Zamboanga International Port to Isabela Port sailing leaves from Zamboanga International Port and arrives at Isabela Port.
Going back? The Isabela to Zamboanga ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Basilan Island to Mindanao. Isabela to Zamboanga departure times can differ from the Zamboanga to Isabela times, so check the Isabela 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 Jolo, Zamboanga to Bongao, and Zamboanga to Lamitan.