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The best alternate way going around Metro Manila!

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has brought the Pasig River Ferry Service back in operation, serving an alternative way to those traveling in Manila, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Pasig City.

Free Ferry Ride

Addressing the persistent issue of traffic congestion in the country, the national government is actively fulfilling its responsibilities by introducing traffic-alleviating measures, including the provision of free rides on the Pasig River Ferry.

Originally introduced in the 1990s, the Pasig River Ferry service aimed to present a viable alternative mode of transportation for commuters in Metro Manila.

However, financial constraints and operational challenges led to the suspension of the Pasig River Ferry system in 2011.

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Inside Pasig River Ferry Passenger Seat

In a renewed effort to alleviate traffic congestion in the capital region, the Pasig River Ferry stations resumed operations in 2019. The ferry boats are now operated and managed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), marking a significant step in providing commuters with a convenient and efficient mode of transportation.

The service spans a distance of over 26 kilometers and uses seven ferry boats, two of which can carry up to 57 passengers while others are much smaller.

Watch my ferry tour / cruise over the Pasig River:

Pasig River Ferry Stations

Currently, there are 11 terminals: five of them are in Manila, one in Mandaluyong, two in Makati, and three in Pasig. Ferry stations have CCTV cameras, restrooms, and FREE wi-fi.

Pasig River Ferry Free Rides

Pinagbuhatan

Location: Eusebio Avenue, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City
Landmark: near the Coast Guard Station at C6 Bridge

San Joaquin

Location: San Bernardo Street, San Joaquin, Pasig City
Landmark: near Sumilan and Bambang Bridge.

Maybunga

Location: Dr. Sixto Avenue, Maybunga, Pasig City
Landmark: next to Maybunga Barangay Hall

Guadalupe

Location: J.P. Rizal Extension, Makati City
Landmark: near the MRT Guadalupe Station

Valenzuela

Location: A. Bonifacio Street, Valenzuela, Makati City
Landmark: near Bonaventure Garden Homes, LTO Makati District Office, and Riverside Studios.

Hulo

Location: Coronado Street, Hulo, Mandaluyong City
Landmark: near the Parish of our Lady of Abandoned.

Lambingan

Location: F. Manalo Street, Punta Santa Ana, Manila
Landmark: along Tomas Earnshaw Elementary School.

Sta. Ana

Location: in Pedro Gil Street, Sta. Ana, Manila City
Landmark: near Sta. Ana Public Market and Liwasang F. Calde.

PUP

Location: Anonas Street, Sta. Mesa, Manila
Landmark: next to the Philippine Coast Guard Station.

Lawton

Location: Muelle Del Rio Street, Arroceros Manila
Landmark: near the Quezon Bridge, Plaza Lawton, and the Post Office

Escolta

Location: Muelle Del Rio Street, Intramuros, Manila
Landmark: along the Bureau of Immigration.

Not all ferries straddle the entire length of the service. Most terminate at Guadalupe Station, splitting the system into two legs: Escolta to Guadalupe and Guadalupe to Pinagbuhatan.

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Pasig River Ferry Schedule

The Pasig River Ferry Service operates Monday to Saturday, daytime only. These are the timetables released by MMDA.

FERRY TRIP SCHEDULE DOWNSTREAM (Pinagbuhatan to Escolta)

Pasig River Ferry Trip Schedule Downstream (Pinagbuhatan to Escolta)

FERRY TRIP SCHEDULE UPSTREAM (Escolta to Kalawaan)

Pasig River Ferry Trip Schedule Upstream (Escolta to Kalawaan)

How to Avail the Free Pasig River Ferry Ride

You have to present a valid ID to avail the free ride. Kids must be accompanied by a guardian.

Additional guidelines as of 2022:

ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA

Important Reminders

You must remain seated in the entire duration of the journey. The crew will signal when it’s time to stand and disembark.
You must go through bag checks before boarding.
Remember the location of the life vests (most likely at the bottom of the seats).
No pets allowed, except for guide dogs for the blind and elderly.
No smoking.
No firearms, deadly weapons, or dangerous materials.
No littering. Don’t throw garbage into the river.
No taking of photos or videos within the Malacanang Restricted Area (between Lawton and PUP Stations).
Children must have an adult companion when using the service.

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Manila-Cavite in just 15-20 minutes!

Private operators of the newly-launched Cavite-Manila Ferry Service on Sunday agreed to provide free seaborne transportation to the public for its first month of operation.

During the launch of the project dubbed “#OkayKaFerryKo”, ferry operators Seaborne Shipping Company Inc. and Shogun Ships Co. Inc. have initially committed to provide the service for free beginning Monday (December 9) until January 9, 2020.

Vicente Cordero Jr., chairman and CEO of Shogun, later agreed to extend the provision of free ferry service for the Cavite Port-Lawton route until January 31, 2020 following a request from Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade.

Shogun’s MV “Island Sabtang,” with a passenger capacity of 57, will ply the route from the Cavite City Port Ferry Terminal (CCPT) to the Quezon Bridge Ferry Terminal in Lawton (along Pasig River), and vice versa.

Shogun’s MV Island Sabtang

The MB Seaborne Mercury, with a passenger capacity of 27, meanwhile, will ferry passengers from the CCPT to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Bay Terminal, and vice versa.

MB Seaborne Mercury

WHAT TO BRING TO CAVITE

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

Stylish face mask
Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
Sunscreen for skin protection
Goggles for swimming or snorkeling
Stylish Swimsuit
Travel backpack / luggage
Reusable vacuum storage packs
Selfie stick
Waterproof phone case
Acion cam
Camping tent
WiFi kit
Power bank

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These are point-to-point services and do not have any other stops in between. Both employ so-called water jeepneys.

Cavite City-CCP and back. MB Seaborne Mercury.
Cavite City-Lawton and back. MV Island Sabtang.

SCHEDULE & FARES

Cavite City-CCP: MB Seaborne Mercury

Vessel:

Name of boat – MB Seaborne Mercury
Seating capacity – 28 pax
Air-conditioned

Travel time:

20 minutes

Terminals:

Cavite City Port Terminal, at the back of the Cavite City Hall
CCP Bay Terminal, Manila

Fare:

Regular – P200
Student – P160
Senior Citizen – P143
Child (4-11 years old) – P125
Child (0-3 years old) – FREE

The fares above will be implemented starting January 10, 2020.

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Cavite City-Lawton: MV Island Sabtang

Vessel:

Name of boat – MV Island Sabtang

Seating capacity – 57 pax

Air-conditioned

Terminals:

Cavite City Port Terminal, at the back of the Cavite City Hall
Lawton Pasig River Ferry Station (Quezon Bridge) near Liwasang Bonifacio

Fare:

Regular – P160
Student – P128
Senior Citizen – P114
Child (4-11 years old) – P80
Child (0-3 years old) – FREE

The fares above will be implemented starting February 1, 2020.