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MANILA TO CEBU via 2GO Travel • What to Expect, How to Board Ferry

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These days, if anyone brings up traveling from Manila to Cebu, our minds take us to the skies. I know this because when I mentioned to my family and friends that I was Cebu-bound, they assumed without question that I would be checking in at an airport. But they were wrong. Because this time around, I’m taking my love for travel to the seas!

Cebu is one of the most popular destinations in the country. While many would instinctively search for flights a prospect of a Cebu trip, there are still a lot out there who prefer traveling by sea. Yes, the travel time is much longer but it comes with several perks, too. First, year-round fares are often cheaper. Second, baggage allowance is waaaay larger. Third, if you book a modern ship, it usually comes with amenities to help you burn those hours.

I recently got to experience traveling from Manila to Cebu on board MV 2GO Maligaya, one of 2GO Travel’s newest fleet members. In this article, we’ll share with you how to sail to Cebu with 2GO Travel!

Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway
View of the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) from MV 2GO Maligaya

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

2GO Travel has two vessels that plies the Manila-Cebu route: the St. Therese of Child Jesus and the newer, more modern MV 2GO Maligaya. Both sail to Cebu twice a week. Here’s their complete schedule as of this writing.

Below is 2GO Travel’s Manila-Cebu schedule as of July 2022.

That said, note that timings can change fast so please contact 2GO Travel directly or do a faux booking on their website for the latest timetable.

MV 2GO MALIGAYA (New Vessel)

MANILA TO CEBU Schedule

  • Wednesday Departure
    Departure (Manila): Wednesday, 6:00 PM
    Arrival (Cebu): Thursday, 4:00 PM
    Travel time: 22 hours
  • Sunday Departure
    Departure (Manila): Sunday, 6:00 AM
    Arrival (Cebu): Monday, 4:00 AM
    Travel time: 22 hours

CEBU TO MANILA Schedule

  • Tuesday Departure
    Departure (Cebu): Tuesday, 10:00 AM
    Arrival (Manila): Wednesday, 8:00 AM
    Travel time: 22 hours
  • Friday Departure
    Departure (Cebu): Friday, 10:00PM
    Arrival (Manila): Saturday, 8:00PM
    Travel time: 22 hours

MV ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS

MANILA TO CEBU Schedule

  • Monday Departure
    Departure (Manila): Monday, 9:30 AM
    Arrival (Cebu): Tuesday, 12:00 PM
    Travel time: 26.5 hours
  • Thursday Departure (via Batangas)
    Departure (Manila): Thursday, 6:00 PM / 6:30 PM
    Arrival (Cebu): Saturday, 01:00 AM
    Travel time: 31 hours

CEBU TO MANILA Schedule

  • Tuesday Departure (via Butuan)
    Departure (Manila): Tuesday, 3:00 PM
    Arrival (Cebu): Thursday, 10:00…

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