2025 Zamboanga to Sandakan, Malaysia and vice versa: Aleson Shipping Schedule & Fares

RORO

16 hours

₱5000

Trip Summary

Last Updated: May 2025

Aleson Shipping Lines has weekly ferry boat trips between Zamboanga and Sandakan. The travel time is around 16 hours. The ticket price for the passenger fare is ₱5000.00. The ferry type for this route is a RORO.

Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Zamboanga and Sandakan is 16 hours.

Zamboanga Terminal:

Zamboanga City Port

Sandakan Terminal:

Sandakan Sea Port

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Contact Information

Main Office:

Address: 174 Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City.
(62) 991 2099 / (062) 991 4258

Zamboanga Offices:

Ticketing Office (near NBI Office)
Address: Edificio Costal Building, Corcuera Street,
Zamboanga City, 7000 Zamboanga del Sur
(62) 990 2976 Ticketing

Port Area Ticketing Office
Address: Zamboanga PPA Port, Zamboanga City.
(62) 990 2976 Ticketing

Alejo Boulevard Ticketing Office
Address: Alejo Alvarez Street
corner R.T. Lim Blvd., Zamboanga City.
(62) 992 6410 / (62) 992 4585
(62) 992 5506 – Ticketing
(62) 992 3853 – Incoming cargoes

Malaysia Office:

Address: Standard Marine Industries, Sdn, Bhd Block G, Lot 1, 1st Floor, Bandar, Ramai-Ramai, Jalan Leila, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.
(0060) (89) 216 996/ 217 607/ 271 998

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Zamboanga

Zamboanga, often called “Asia’s Latin City,” is a colorful tapestry of cultures, flavors, and coastal charm that sets it apart from any other city in the Philippines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The average travel time for the ferry is 16 hours between Zamboanga and Sandakan.

Aleson Shipping Lines has weekly ferry trips between Zamboanga and Sandakan.

From Zamboanga to Sandakan: Wednesday
From Sandakan to Zamboanga: Thursday

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

Zamboanga to Sandakan Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
1:00 PM (Wednesdays - subject to availability)	5:00 PM (next day)

Sandakan to Zamboanga Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
1:00 PM (Thursdays - subject to availability)	5:00 PM (next day)

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through Aleson Shipping Lines, the fare is ₱5000.00.

Accommodation	Fare
Cabin (Philippine Peso)	₱5000.00
Cabin (Malaysian Ringgit)	₱475.00

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 Aleson Shipping Lines to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

Yes, since the ferry is a RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off), it can transport not only passengers but also vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. However, there will be a different rate for passengers bringing their own vehicles.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their satellite ticketing offices of Aleson Shipping Lines, 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 Aleson Shipping Lines page.

Disclaimer

Travel schedules, fares, and availability can change without prior notice. Please refer to the last updated date or use the contact information, if provided, to get in touch with the transport operator.

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Aleson Shipping Lines

Ferry Operator

Aleson Shipping Lines is a well-established maritime company in the Philippines, providing passenger and cargo services. They operate routes connecting Zamboanga to destinations such as Bongao, Jolo, Isabela, and Sandakan in Malaysia.

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2025 Zamboanga to Sandakan, Malaysia and vice versa: Aleson Shipping Schedule & Fares

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