The Visayas region is home to diverse destinations that are one for the books.
For one, Bacolod City in Western Visayas is considered a food heaven. This place will make you feel at home with its famed chicken inasal, and delectable desserts that will fill both your stomach and heart. Don’t forget to swing by local food places when you’re here, including Manukan Country, Calea, and Sharyn’s Cansi House.
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There’s also Iloilo City, home of the culturally-rich Ilonggos. Some attractions here include the Miagao Church, Garin Farm, Jaro Cathedral, and Molo Church. Beach lovers can take side trips to Guimaras Island and Islas de Gigantes, located just a few miles away.
Planning to visit both Bacolod and Iloilo? You can go back and forth via ferry. Read on to know all the details you need for your trip.
Where to Ride the Bacolod to Iloilo Ferry
Since Bacolod and Iloilo are a sea apart, the only way to go back and forth is to ride a ferry. You have four ferry options: Supercat, Oceanjet, Weesam Express, and Fast Cat. Please don’t forget to consult with the LGU of your destination for any required documents for travel during COVID-19. Scroll down to compare rates and departure times:
Supercat
Supercat is a fast ferry company under 2Go Travel. It covers seven destinations, from Batangas to different Visayan provinces, including Bacolod and Iloilo.
As of writing, Supercat Ferry has not resumed operations for Bacolod to Iloilo and vice versa.
Supercat Bacolod to Iloilo Ferry Schedule and Rates 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM
Wednesday, Sunday – 12:30 PM only
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h30 |
Economy |
Php 250 (Regular) Php 212.50 (Student) Php 125 (Minor) Php 178.57 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Tourist |
Php 390 (Regular) Php 331.50 (Student) Php 195 (Minor) Php 278.57 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Business |
Php 420 (Regular) Php 357 (Student) Php 210 (Minor) Php 300 (Senior/PWD) |
Supercat Iloilo to Bacolod Schedule and Rates 2024
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday – 9:00 AM | 3:40 PM
Tuesday, Saturday – 9:00 AM only
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h30 |
Economy |
Php 230 (Regular) Php 212.50 (Student) Php 125 (Minor) Php 178.57 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Tourist |
Php 260 (Regular) Php 260 (Student) Php 195 (Minor) Php 260 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Business |
Php 350 (Regular) Php 357 (Student) Php 210 (Minor) Php 300 (Senior/PWD) |
OceanJet
Oceanjet is a Filipino-owned fast-ferry company, serving destinations in Visayas and Mindanao. Scroll down to see their Bacolod and Iloilo route details.
Oceanjet Bacolod to Iloilo Schedule and Rates 2023
Daily – 5:45 AM | 8:50 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h30 |
Open-Air |
Php 496 (Regular) Php 400 (Student) Php 250 (Minor) Php 300 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Tourist |
Php 516 (Regular) Php 450 (Student) Php 300 (Minor) Php 350 (Senior/PWD) |
Oceanjet Iloilo to Bacolod ferry Schedule and Rates 2023
Daily – 8:50 AM | 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h30 |
Open-Air |
Php 300 (Regular) Php 240 (Student) Php 150 (Minor) Php 215 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Tourist |
Php 300 (Regular) Php 240 (Student) Php 150 (Minor) Php 215 (Senior/PWD) |
Weesam Express
Weesam Express is a ferry line owned by SRN Fast Seacrafts, Inc., a company based in Zamboanga City. Its services include ferries going to and from Visayas and Mindanao provinces. Check out their Bacolod to Iloilo route, and vice versa.
Weesam Bacolod to Iloilo ferry Schedule and Rates 2023
Monday to Saturday – 6:30 AM | 8:10 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:50 PM
Sunday – 9:50 AM | 1:10 PM | 2:50 PM
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h30 |
Economy (Non-aircon) |
Php 270 (Regular) Php 230 (Student) Php 220 (Minor) Php 220 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Tourist (Aircon) |
Php 335 (Regular) Php 290 (Student) Php 185 (Minor) Php 275 (Senior/PWD) |
Weesam Iloilo to Bacolod Schedule and Rates 2023
Monday to Saturday – 6:30 AM | 9:50 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:25 PM
Sunday – 8:10 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:50 PM
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h30 |
Economy (Non-aircon) |
Php 270 (Regular) Php 230 (Student) Php 220 (Minor) Php 220 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h30 |
Tourist (Aircon) |
Php 335 (Regular) Php 290 (Student) Php 185 (Minor) Php 275 (Senior/PWD)
|
FastCat
Fastcat services all three islands in the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. You can check out their Bacolod and Iloilo schedules below:
Fastcat Bacolod to Iloilo Schedule and Rates 2023
Daily – 11:00 AM | 12:40 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:40 AM
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h40 |
Economy |
Php 240 (Regular) Php 192 (Student) Php 120 (Minor) Php 171 (Senior/PWD) FREE (Children below 3 years old) |
|
1h40 |
Premium Economy |
Php 290 (Regular) Php 232 (Student) Php 145 (Minor) Php 207 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h40 |
Business |
Php 335 (Regular) Php 268 (Student) Php 168 (Minor) Php 239 (Senior/PWD) |
Fastcat Iloilo to Bacolod Schedule and Rates 2023
Daily – 8:00 AM | 9:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 9:40 PM
| Duration | Ferry Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
1h40 |
Economy |
Php 240 (Regular) Php 192 (Student) Php 120 (Minor) Php 171 (Senior/PWD) FREE (Children below 3 years old) |
|
1h40 |
Premium Economy |
Php 290 (Regular) Php 232 (Student) Php 145 (Minor) Php 207 (Senior/PWD) |
|
1h40 |
Business |
Php 335 (Regular) Php 268 (Student) Php 168 (Minor) Php 239 (Senior/PWD) |
Bacolod and Iloilo Port Terminal Fees
Before you board, keep in mind that you need to pay the following port fees:
| Passenger Type | Bacolod Terminal Fee | Iloilo Terminal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Php 40 | Php 30 |
| Student | Php 32 | Php 24 |
| Senior/PWD | Php 29 | Php 21 |
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*Last updated: April 19, 2024