the viewing deck: 3 Days Budget Solo Trip on 2GO Ferry Cruise Manila to Coron

Revisiting Coron via local Cruise Ship Adventure May 16 to 19, 2025 (3 Days)

Coron and nearby Island Trip (2011)

Batangas Pier - Caticlan Port Sea Cruising via 2Go Ferry (2016)

Effective October 15, 2024, the boarding cut-off (or gate closure) will be updated 1 hour before vessel departure. To ensure a smooth boarding experience, it is highly recommend arriving at the terminal at least 3 hours before departure. This will help accommodate potential delays, such as traffic, excess baggage checks, and other unforeseen circumstances.

MANILA TO CORON 2GO FERRY CRUISING BUDGET DIY SOLO TRIP 2025

(MV St. Francis Xavier Ship)

My Observation, Remarks and Budget Tips:

Cruise Destination: Manila-Coron-Manila Cruise Duration: 13hrs (one way cruise)

Cruise Date: May 2025 (3 days, weekend trip) Fare Cost: ₱2,424 return trip (Super Value Class), cheapest

Reason for taking this Cruise: promo fare, to experience local ship cruising on cheapest bed class

Budget DIY Manila-Coron-Manila 2Go Cruise Itinerary (May 2025 Summer Season):

May 16 Fri: 5pm Manila Port Departure

May 17 Sat: 6am Coron Port Arrival, Coron first day chill and food trip

May 18 Sun: Coron last day chill and food trip, 8pm Coron Port Departure

May 19 Mon: 9am Manila Port Arrival

1. 2Go Ferry MV St. Francis Xavier has only once a week departure for Manila-Coron (every Friday afternoon) and Coron-Manila (every Sunday night)

2. 2Go Super Value Class fare is around ₱1.1k which is around ₱300 cheaper than Cebu Pacific flight. Actually it's better to take the flight though 2Go cruising is good for chill adventure, local cruise experience and less baggage hassle.

3. 2Go Super Value Class beds are not convenient because these beds are located at the back of the ship near the smelly toilet with damaged door. The ambiance is not good either; it's hot, humid and uncomfortable leather mattress. Toilet has free shower. 2Go Super Value Class is good only if on a tight budget; I don't recommend it, go for higher class beds.

4. Upgrade to the next class (Mega Class, aircon room) has an additional ₱300. Go to the Information Desk, bring your ticket and enlist your name for an upgrade. It will be accommodated after the ship leaves the port, subject for availability and first come first serve basis.

5. Online booked tickets are required to be printed. This is also needed when claiming paid meals and bed linens together with your valid ID.

6. Manila Port (Pier 4 Zaragoza Gate) has terminal fee of ₱105 while Coron Port has only ₱20

7. Ensure to arrive early in the meal claiming in the restaurant (paid, bring your ticket), queuing is very long. ₱14 additional payment if takeout. The meal is composed of 1 cup of rice, small portion of vegetable and beef menu.

8. I suggest you bring your own drinking water, cup noodles, bread and other snacks. Everything onboard is expensive. There's a drinking fountain onboard, restaurant, cafe, salon and shops.No wi-fi, phone charging station with payment (₱5).

9. Worst Customer Service, if you don't ask, staff will not provide. All meals and bed linen are paid, ask the staff to give you. You need to present the physical ticket and valid ID.