2GO Travel to launch Manila-Siargao route in November

SEA TRAVEL solutions provider 2GO Travel is set to launch its newest route by offering its Manila-Siargao services beginning November.

“This voyage is for every Filipino who has long wanted to experience Siargao without breaking the bank,” 2GO Senior Assistant Vice-President and Business Unit head Francis John Chua said in a media release on Monday.

“At the same time, it ensures that local businesses can transport goods and supplies more efficiently. We’re making travel and trade more inclusive, one voyage at a time.”

The sea travel provider is set to offer this service on Nov. 10, departing from Manila every Monday at 6:30 p.m., and arriving in Siargao at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The return trip will leave Siargao every Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. and arrive in Manila at 7:30 a.m. on Friday.

This move is part of the company’s goal of offering more affordable and reliable travel options to Siargao while also creating an important logistics bridge that supports the island’s economy.

“The route enables the more cost-efficient movement of essential goods such as food, fuel, and construction materials, benefiting local communities and small businesses,” it said.

Further, 2GO said it will utilize its MV 2GO St. Francis Xavier, one of its largest and most modern vessels to serve this route.

This vessel can accommodate up to 1,700 passengers, containerized and loose cargo, reefer vans, and other temperature-controlled shipments. — Ashley Erika O. Jose