Philippine domestic passenger ship and ferry operator 2GO Travel will launch a Manila-Siargao route that sets sail from 20th October.
Operated using the 1,900-passenger vessel Saint Francis Xavier, the weekly trip will depart Manila every Monday and arrive in Siargao the next day.
Fares for the 28-hour voyage will range from PHP2,000 for super mega value accommodation.
Filipino hospitality on board
According to 2GO Travel business unit head Francis Chua: “We have a very big ship and a welcome dance will greet the passengers to showcase the hospitality and warmth of the Filipinos. It will be like being on an international cruise ship: a world-class experience that would give comfort to our sea travellers,”
Ship amenities include a salon and spa, dining halls, a café, souvenir stalls, nightly live band, karaoke rooms, an arcade, and a clinic.
Chua added that 2GO Travel is working with the Philippine Ports Authority, Maritime Industry Authority and the Philippine Coast Guard to identify more potential routes.
He concluded by saying: “For now, we are focused on the Manila-Siargao route.”
