The City of Smiles, Bacolod City is just an hour away from Iloilo City via fast craft ferries. Being dubbed as twin cities both share the same dialect that both cities are like extensions of each other.
Being centers of commerce, trade and industry for Panay and Negros islands, both cities has a regular fast craft ferry service that starts as early as 6am until 530pm. The Muelle Loney in Downtown Iloilo City wharf serves passengers bound for Bacolod City. There are three major fast craft ferry operators – Ocean Jet, Weesam Express and SuperCat.
The pier is very accessible via public transportation and the main landmark is the Iloilo City Hall. It’s just a just 5 minute walk behind the back portion of the city hall (under construction as of this time). Jeepneys traversing this route are Jaro CPU Derecho, Jaro CPU Ungka, SM City Proper, Molo Baluarte and Parola-Super (PhP7.50 from most parts of Iloilo City). Just tell the jeepney drivers that you’re going to Bacolod City and they’ll drop you off a block from the entrance.
There are separate buildings housing each of these fast craft ferry operators, just look for people queuing and you’ll find your way. For OceanJet, the regular fare is PhP375/pax and one way. They have this discounted rate that is only PhP325 but they have this LIBRE BALIK promo for only PhP400/pax. It is good for travel back and forth including all terminal fees and has a 7-day validity.
After your ticket purchase, proceed to the check in counter to verify the ticket, get your seat number and wait in the pre departure area. Almost the same set-up and rates for both Weesam and SuperCat.
Being centers of commerce, trade and industry for Panay and Negros islands, both cities has a regular fast craft ferry service that starts as early as 6am until 530pm. The Muelle Loney in Downtown Iloilo City wharf serves passengers bound for Bacolod City. There are three major fast craft ferry operators – Ocean Jet, Weesam Express and SuperCat.The pier is very accessible via public transportation and the main landmark is the Iloilo City Hall. It’s just a just 5 minute walk behind the back portion of the city hall (under construction as of this time). Jeepneys traversing this route are Jaro CPU Derecho, Jaro CPU Ungka, SM City Proper, Molo Baluarte and Parola-Super (PhP7.50 from most parts of Iloilo City). Just tell the jeepney drivers that you’re going to Bacolod City and they’ll drop you off a block from the entrance.
There are separate buildings housing each of these fast craft ferry operators, just look for people queuing and you’ll find your way. For OceanJet, the regular fare is PhP375/pax and one way. They have this discounted rate that is only PhP325 but they have this LIBRE BALIK promo for only PhP400/pax. It is good for travel back and forth including all terminal fees and has a 7-day validity. After your ticket purchase, proceed to the check in counter to verify the ticket, get your seat number and wait in the pre departure area. Almost the same set-up and rates for both Weesam and SuperCat.
Daily schedule (as announced but subject to change)
Ocean Jet (033-335-8887)
Morning trips - 6:15 am | 7:45 am | 9:15 am |10:45am
Afternoon trips -12:45 pm | 2:15 pm | 3:45 pm | 5:15 pm
Weesam Express (033-337-3282 / 335-1572)
www.weesamexpress.com
Morning trips - 6:30 am | 8:15 am |10:15am
Afternoon trips -12:15 pm | 2:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 5:10 pm
Ocean Jet (033-335-8887)
Morning trips - 6:15 am | 7:45 am | 9:15 am |10:45am
Afternoon trips -12:45 pm | 2:15 pm | 3:45 pm | 5:15 pm
Weesam Express (033-337-3282 / 335-1572)
www.weesamexpress.com
Morning trips - 6:30 am | 8:15 am |10:15am
Afternoon trips -12:15 pm | 2:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 5:10 pm