MANILA, 24 March 2021 – 2GO Travel, the Philippines’ largest premier sea travel provider, released updated travel protocols to comply with the new directive set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 104, which states that only essential travel in and out of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, otherwise known as “NCR Plus” is allowed from March 22 to April 4, 2021.
Essential travelers permitted into and out of the NCR Plus bubble during the two-week period include health and emergency frontline services personnel, government officials and government frontline personnel, duly authorized humanitarian assistance actors, persons traveling for medical or humanitarian reasons, OFWs leaving for work abroad and ROFs, and anyone crossing zones for work or business or going back home.
Although the nation’s capital is on a stricter General Community Quarantine, 2GO Travel remains operational and have not cancelled voyages. Passengers on non-essential travel may rebook or refund their tickets without penalties.
In addition, 2GO is offering free unlimited rebooking to all its passengers with bookings and travel until December 15, 2021. Their tickets may be rebooked for an unlimited number of times, free-of-charge, on the same accommodation. This move is to support the revival of the tourism industry and to encourage domestic travel during this time.
“In these changing times, our passengers’ safety remains our top priority as we continue with our business operations, while also doing our part in curbing the spread of the virus. We do this by complying with the travel protocols implemented by the government, placing health and safety measures onboard all vessels and ports of call. We also inform and update our passengers through SMS and social media regarding their trip status and travel requirements,” 2GO Assistant Vice President for Marketing Blessie Cruz said.
On top of the free unlimited rebooking offer, 2GO Travel is holding a three-day sale starting today until March 26, 2021, to sail from Batangas to Caticlan and Roxas for only ₱299 one-way. Routes from Manila to Bacolod, Cebu, Coron, Iloilo, Dumaguete, and Puerto Princesa are at ₱399, while must-visit destinations in Mindanao such as Butuan, Iligan, Ozamiz, Zamboanga, and Cagayan De Oro are as low as ₱499 per ticket. Sailing is from May 1 through December 15, 2021.
All passengers are mandated to use personal protective equipment while traveling with 2GO as well practice social distancing from check-in, boarding, and disembarkation. To book, rebook, and refund your tickets, please visit 2GO Travel’s website, https://travel.2go.com.ph/, call our hotline (02) 8 528 7000, email us at [email protected], or visit any 2GO outlet, authorized agent, and SM Business Center near you!
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT 2GO TRAVEL’S ADDITIONAL PAYMENT CHANNELS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Bea Rodriguez
Corporate Communications Manager
+63 917 836 3229
[email protected]
