2GO gives travel reminders this holiday season

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2GO Travel wishes to correct its earlier advisory and would like to reiterate that there are no port closures in Manila and Batangas on December 24, 2022, 7PM until December 25, 2022, 7PM and again from December 31, 2022, 7PM until January 1, 2023, 7PM.

2GO Travel emphasizes to passengers the following peak travel season reminders to help them enjoy a smooth sailcation with families and friends during this joyous time of the year.

1)     Passengers are highly encouraged to be at the port at least four hours before their vessel’s time of departure, so they can conveniently wait for their respective boarding announcements.

 

2)     Guests must secure all personal belongings and should transact only with official 2GO representatives for any concerns they may have regarding their voyage

 

3)     Mobile numbers and e-mail addresses provided at the time tickets were purchased must remain working and valid. These will be used to inform passengers via SMS and e-mail, if there are any changes to their voyages.

 

4)     For passengers who wish to avail of tickets, they may book online at https:// travel.2go.com.ph; or visit any 2GO retail store, SM Business Centers, or accredited agents nationwide. Passengers may also call (02)-85287000. 

 

5)     Follow 2GO Travel on Facebook for the latest updates and promos.

 

We wish everyone a safe and memorable journey this BiyaHolidays season!

 

2GO offers Php11 sale on 11/11 for the BiyaHolidays

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Holiday travelers are in for a treat as 2GO Travel, the Philippines’ premiere sea travel provider, offers an Php11 sea sale this 11/11 (Nov. 11, 2022).

 

The sale runs until Nov. 17, 2022 for travel from Dec. 1, 2022 to Jan. 16, 2023 for one-way sailcations from Manila to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Coron, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, Tagbilaran, Zamboanga, and vice versa. The fares also available for voyages out of Batangas to Cagayan De Oro, Coron, Puerto Princesa, and Tagbilaran.

 

Passengers are provided with a generous 50kg baggage allowance, which is enough space to pack in gifts for loved ones in their hometowns or to bring pasalubongs and souvenir items from various destinations, as well as from 2GO ships.

 

2GO now offers travelers the mall-like experience onboard with well-known food and lifestyle brands available on all vessels.

 

Travelers can purchase MINISO’s affordable finds from daily essentials, home living, health and beauty products to bags and digital accessories, toys, stationery and gifts, as well as Kultura’s selection of proudly Filipino, locally made souvenirs.

As for food items, passengers can enjoy classic favorites from Goldilocks Bakeshop, such as cake rolls, egg pie, and its signature mamon. For those craving something sweeter and with variety, brownies with different flavors from Brownies Unlimited -- best paired with quality coffee – are just within reach.

 

2GO-exclusive milk tea variants and fruittis from Coolblog are in stock for those wanting something refreshing, while Snack Exchange offers nibbles that passengers can enjoy while on the journey. 

 

The mall-like experience adds to the unique sailcations 2GO vessels offer, which include spacious and clean accommodations, fresh and hot meals, fun onboard activities, plus views of the country’s beautiful islands from its famous sundeck.  

 

Travelers who wish to bring their furbabies may do so, as the vessels have allocated spaces for pets. Passengers also have the option to take their rolling cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles, along with them onboard.

 

Tickets may conveniently be booked online at travel.2go.com.ph; on-site at 2GO retail stores, SM Business Centers, any of 2,000 agents nationwide; or call (02)-85287000 for inquiries. For rolling cargo bookings, passengers may head to any 2GO ticketing and freight offices.

 

“We offer the most affordable option to travelers for their holiday getaways, especially for large groups, with each ticket already inclusive of the 50kg baggage allowance, as well as full board meals. This makes it easier for family reunions and get-togethers to begin their sailcations once they set foot on 2GO ships,” said Blessie Cruz, 2GO Group Head for Marketing.     

 

Hosting MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) such as fun team buildings and planning sessions are now possible on 2GO vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. The two ships serve as unique event venues with meeting and entertainment facilities that can accommodate exclusive gatherings.   

2GO joins 33rd Philippine Travel Mart with a Php22 Holidaze Sale!

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Travelers, especially those who wish to go home to their provinces early for the holidays, are in for another treat as 2GO Travel offers its Holidaze Sale with promo fares for as low as Php22 for voyages from Manila to Cebu, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, Puerto Princesa, and Coron vice versa. 

 

Those coming from the South Luzon area can also avail of promo fares for as low as Php22 for voyages from Batangas to Puerto Princesa, Coron, Tagbilaran, and Cagayan De Oro. 

Likewise, passengers can purchase tickets for as low as Php222 for voyages from Manila to Cagayan De Oro, Butuan, Dipolog, Ozamis, and Zamboanga, vice versa. 

 

Fares include a generous 50kg baggage allowance, giving travelers more space for pasalubongs and other items bought during their trips. Pasalubongs such as cake products, brownies, and even merchandise can also be bought aboard 2GO vessels. Passengers are also in for a sailcation once they go aboard, with spacious and clean accommodations, hot and fresh meals, a variety of food and drink, onboard activities, and views of the country’s beautiful islands from its famous sundeck.  

 

Travelers may score this deal at the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), with the theme “Safe Travels,” at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from September 30 to October 2. 2GO is participating in the expo and continues to encourage Safe, Sulit, Saya domestic sea travel as we anticipate peak travel in the last quarter of 2022.  

 

Passengers may also book their voyages online at travel.2go.com.ph.  

 

Travel period for the sale is from October 15 to December 15. 

 

For more inquiries, passengers may call (02)-85287000. 

 

“Filipinos are fun and festive, and it’s best done when traveling together, whether with family, loved ones and friends. With our Holidaze Sale, sea travelers will be able to experience memorable sailebrations even before reaching their destinations,” says Blessie Cruz, 2GO's Group Head for Marketing.    

 

Companies and groups can also arrange fun team buildings and business planning on 2GO vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. These serve as unique and enjoyable event venues with facilities that can accommodate gatherings with exclusive use of the meeting rooms with audio and video set-up and live entertainment during evening functions.   

 

2GO brings back Php99 Sea Sale

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2GO Travel, the Philippines’ largest premier sea travel provider, gives passengers another chance to score promo fares for Safe, Sulit, Saya voyages to various destinations via a Sea Sale with one-way fares for as low as Php99.

The Php99 promo fare covers voyages from Manila to Tagbilaran vice versa. Meanwhile, passengers can avail tickets for as low as Php399 for voyages from Manila to Bacolod, Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, as well as Palawan (Puerto Princesa and Coron) vice versa.

Passengers traveling from Manila to Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Dipolog, Ozamiz, and Zamboanga vice versa may also avail of fares for as low as Php499.

2GO also offers promo fares as low as Php299 for voyages from Cebu to Cagayan De Oro vice versa, Cebu to Butuan and Ozamiz, and Dumaguete to Zamboanga.

The seven-day sale runs from August 15-21 for voyages from September 15-October 11. The promo fare includes a generous 50kg Baggage Allowance and accommodations.

With 2GO, travelers can begin their sailcations the minute they step onboard. 2GO offers cruise-like experiences, such as exciting activities onboard, spacious and clean accommodations, hot and fresh meals, a variety of food and drink, and views of the country’s beautiful islands from its famous sundeck.

2GO Travel also continues to emphasize that safety remains an utmost priority. Aside from being fully vaccinated, all crew members of vessels coming from Manila have received at least one booster shot.

“We have always been consistent with our health and safety protocols. We have made sure that this is a continuing effort because what matters to us is that our passengers can go on with their sailcations to their desired destinations in a safe and enjoyable manner. It has always been our goal for passengers to have a memorable experience onboard,” said Blessie Cruz, 2GO’s Group Head for Marketing.

Companies and groups can also arrange fun team buildings before festivals on 2GO vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. The two ships serve as unique and enjoyable MICE venues with facilities that can accommodate gatherings with exclusive use of the meeting rooms with audio and video set-up and live entertainment during evening functions.

2GO Boosts ‘Fun and Safe Travels’ With MV 2GO Maligaya Maiden Voyage

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2GO Travel, the Philippines’ largest premier sea travel provider, is setting its sights to go above and beyond the #StaySafe mantra for travels in the new normal, by making sea travel both “fun and safe” for its passengers through the new MV 2GO Maligaya – currently the fastest, largest, state-of-the-art vessel in the country.

MV 2GO Maligaya successfully sailed her maiden voyage from Manila yesterday. Upon her arrival in the Queen City of the South, the Cebuanos were greeted with the ship’s colorful and energizing livery, which gave them a new, youthful, and stimulating visual-spatial experience of shapes and spaces, representing 2GO’s brand identity, core pillars, and values.

MV 2GO Maligaya operates on a Manila-Cebu-Cagayan de Oro route, and is expected to do round trips twice a week, leaving Manila every Wednesdays and Sundays. Earlier passengers enjoyed cruise ship-like amenities that is of international standards, such as private hotel room accommodations, grand lobby, spacious lounge areas, and restaurants. They were also treated to upgraded facilities, on top of the raffle prizes and surprise giveaways, for a total onboard sea travel experience with 2GO.

2GO observes proper health and safety protocols to assure safe travels through regular disinfection and sanitation of all vessels and ports of call. Meanwhile, passengers are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks and face shields, and to practice social distancing from check-in, boarding, and disembarkation at all times. The company also ensures that passengers comply with local travel requirements of their destinations.

“Napakalaki ng ship, parang mall! Nakakatuwa kasi bago siya at swerte kami dahil nauna naming ma-experience ang mala-hotel na barko ng 2GO. Talagang maligaya ang nararamdaman namin dahil makakauwi na rin kami,” said Mae Valle, a passenger of MV 2GO Maligaya’s first journey.

In addition, the roll-on, roll-off passenger (ROPAX) and cargo vessel is equipped with amenities to amplify the travel experience. This includes a café, salon, convenience store, prayer room, shower rooms, bar, clinic, activity area, and entertainment rooms.

Accommodation types include the state room, business premium, tourist premium, business class, tourist class, and the tatami. The rooms and common areas have wider spaces and open-air options for better air ventilation. Passengers also have the choice to book a single room to themselves or their family, which will be ideal to observe social distancing throughout their trip.

“At 2GO Travel, we give our passengers the peace of mind to journey with us safely and comfortably, while offering them the best sea travel experiences for the best price. Your vacation and relaxation really start the moment you board 2GO Travel ships,” 2GO Vice President and Head of Sea Solutions Dan Fernan said.

Fernan added that 2GO Travel is also committed to reliability and consistency as proven by their track record of unabated operations and trips even during the height of the pandemic last year.

To encourage more fun and safe travels, 2GO Travel is offering a ₱99 promo to any destination of choice, inclusive of a 50-kg baggage allowance. Passengers must book from May 30 to June 3, 2021 to avail of the promo, for sailing on August 1 to December 15, 2021. The trips covered include Batangas to Caticlan and Roxas as well as Manila to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Coron, Dumaguete, Iligan, Iloilo, Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga.

To book your tickets, please visit 2GO Travel’s website, https://travel.2go.com.ph/, call our hotline (02) 8 528 7000, email us at travel@2GO.com.ph, or visit any 2GO outlet and SM Business Centers near you!