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2025 Jolo, Sulu to Zamboanga and vice versa: Weesam Express Schedule & Fares

Fastcraft
3 hours 30 minutes
₱950.00 ~ ₱1350.00

Overview

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Weesam Express has weekly ferry boat trips between Jolo, Sulu and Zamboanga. The travel time is around 3 hours 30 minutes. The ticket price for the passenger fare is from ₱950.00 to ₱1350.00 depending on the accommodation but only if there are options to choose from. Children below a certain age, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities generally have a discount. The ferry type for this route is a fastcraft.

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Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Jolo, Sulu and Zamboanga is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Amenities

  • Aircon
  • Luggage storage
  • Restroom
  • Entertainment

Jolo, Sulu Terminal:

Jolo Port

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Zamboanga Terminal:

Zamboanga City Port

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Contact Information

Main Office

Address
2/F Bacus Bldg., MC Briones St., Highway, Tipolo, Mandaue City
Email
[email protected]

Jolo, Sulu

Address
Jolo Port, Jolo Sulu
Mobile
+639273511510
Email
[email protected]

Zamboanga

Address
RT Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City
Mobile
+639265832883, +639538657149
Email
[email protected]

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Key Policies

Check-In Time

Passengers must check in at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure. Failure to do so may lead to forfeiture of the reservation and possible denial of boarding.

ID Requirements

Passengers to present a valid ID for verification purposes.

Refunds and Rebooking

Tickets may be rebooked or refunded, subject to applicable surcharges. All tickets are valid for up to two months from the original date of departure.

Transferrable / Non-transferrable Tickets

Tickets are non-transferable.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, the ferry is a fastcraft and can only transport passengers and not vehicles.

The average travel time for the ferry is 3 hours 30 minutes between Jolo, Sulu and Zamboanga.

Weesam Express has weekly ferry trips between Jolo, Sulu and Zamboanga.

  • From Jolo, Sulu to Zamboanga: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
  • From Zamboanga to Jolo, Sulu: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday

The amenities for this trip include but are not limited to:

  • Aircon
  • Luggage storage
  • Restroom
  • Entertainment

No, the ferry will not make a stop unless necessary or announced by the operator.

Jolo to Zamboanga Schedule

Departure Time Arrival Time
1:00 PM (Monday)4:30 PM
NO TUESDAY
NO WEDNESDAY
1:00 PM (Thursday)4:30 PM
NO FRIDAY
1:00 PM (Saturday)4:30 PM
NO SUNDAY

Zamboanga to Jolo Schedule

Departure TimeArrival Time
NO MONDAY
NO TUESDAY
9:00 AM (Wednesday)12:30 PM
NO THURSDAY
9:00 AM (Friday)12:30 PM
NO SATURDAY
9:00 AM (Sunday)12:30 PM

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through Weesam Express, the minimum fare is ₱950.00 while the maximum fare is ₱1350.00.

AccommodationFare
Economy₱950.00
Tourist₱950.00
First Class₱1350.00

Yes, normally in the Philippines, certain type of passengers can avail of discounted ticket fares. The discount can range up to 20% but this varies between passenger type. You can reach out to Weesam Express to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their satellite ticketing offices of Weesam Express, or with affiliated ticketing partners. If you are purchasing your ticket at their local offices or ticketing booths, make sure to bring cash with you as it is the most common form of payment.

For more information, check out our Weesam Express page.

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Ferry Operator

Weesam Express is a popular fast craft ferry service in the Visayas and Mindanao regions of the Philippines. They offer trips to different destinations such as Cebu to Tubigon, Cebu to Maasin, Cebu to Tagbilaran, Iloilo to Bacolod, Isabela to Zamboanga, Zamboanga to Jolo, and vice versa.