What To Expect
The ferry company 2go operates a number of passenger ferries across the Philippines. They are sailing from Manila North Harbor to Palawan weekly. 2go offers different cabin categories and classes on their vessels. Passengers may choose between Super Value Class, Tourist Class, Bunks in a cabin for 4 or 6 people or a State Room for up to 3 persons.
The journey from Manila to Puerto Princesa takes approx. 24 hours.
Sailing Days
Friday
Departure Time Manila
05:30pm
Arrival Time Puerto Princesa
07:30pm (+1; next day)
Cabin Categories, Booking Classes and Fares
Super Value Class
The non-airconditioned Super Value Class consists of several double bunk beds on the main deck of the vessel. Privacy is hardly given and it is recommended to carry earplugs and eye shades for a most comfortable journey in the cheapest class. Pillows and linen are not provided, but can be rented on board for a small fee. Shared toilets and bathrooms with a simple shower are available.
Fare: from 35 USD per person
Tourist Class
The Tourist Class is a spacious cabin with several double bunk beds, airconditioning and a TV. Depending on the vessel there are more or less double bunk beds in the cabin. Earplugs and eye shades will help to make your journey more comfortable. Shared toilets and bathrooms are located outside the cabin and are exclusively for Tourist Class guests. Pillows and linen are not provided and can be rented at the service counter on the ship.
Fare: from 49 USD per person
Cabin for 6
The category Cabin for 6 is equiped with 3 lower and 3 upper berths, AC, TV and an ensuite bathroom. Compared to the Super Value and Tourist Class the Cabin for 6 can be described as a cabin with more privacy. However, please be aware that you might share the cabin with strangers. Most of the cabins don´t have windows and are inside cabins. Simple pillows and linen will be provided by the ferry company to make your journey a pleasant one.
Fare: from 65 USD per person
Cabin for 4
The category Cabin for 4 is equiped with 2 lower and 2 upper berths, AC, TV and an ensuite bathroom. The cabins are mostly inside cabins. The Cabin for 4 class provides you with a lot more privacy than the Super Value Class, Tourist Class or the Cabin for 6. Please be aware that you might share the cabin with strangers. Simple pillows and linen will be provided by the ferry company to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
Fare: from 65 USD per person
State Room
The State Room is the most comfortable and private cabin on the vessel. The spacious cabin is equiped with comfy beds for up to 3 persons, an ensuite bathroom, AC, TV, a seating area, a table, pillows and linen. Most of the State Rooms have huge windows or porthole windows.
Fare: from 165 USD per State Room (up to 3 persons)
Things to do on board
This is not a holiday cruise, so don´t expect a pool or any other fancy entertainment on board. You may visit a restaurant, if you don´t want to queue up for simple tasting meals from a counter nearby the board kitchen. The restaurant serves mostly filipino dishes. A bar is located on the upper deck where you can have a cold beer while you are listening to an in-house band which performs live music until late. A mini mart, hairdresser, clinic and karaoke room can be found on board as well.
Please note: Booking is on request. Please enquire at least 7 days in advance.
Manila North Harbor Pier 4
Puerto Princesa Port
05:30pm
Travel time approx. 1 Day / 4.5 hours