MV 2GO Masagana is one of the country’s fastest and most modern vessels today which offers hotel-like amenities and cruise-like experience.
In today’s fast paced and hasty lifestyle where one is focused on the destination—not the journey, only a special few would appreciate sea travel. Exploring the country through local seas is a thing in the past. Why bask ourselves in leisure when we can rush to our demanding destination?
So here, we unfold grounds as to why wanderers dare not travel through sea.
1. Launching ourselves into a relaxing escape
Enjoying the sunny skies surrounded by 360-degree view appreciating the natural beauty at sea. (Photo courtesy from Kylie Dy)
Traveling by sea escapes wanderers from the hustle and bustle of daily duties. With a 360-degree view of natural wonders which starts from a peaceful blue and yellow sunrise until the serene red and orange sunset. A relaxing journey energizing wanderers through their travel.
Hypnotized by the Philippines’ 7,641 islands, deep crystal blue waters and flourishing fauna in the waters and in the sky, passenger can only stop and stare the glaring richness our country has to offer. A sight only sea travel can present.
Sea travel momentarily disconnects wanderers from everyday woes and immersing oneself into mental peace, passengers onboard are abruptly compelled to enjoy the beauty that surrounds the vessel during its sail.
2. Experiencing extraordinary yet attainable luxury
Hotel-like accommodations onboard 2GO vessels making sea travel more relaxing and enjoyable for wanderers wanting for more when they travel.
Today’s modern vessels provide a cruise-like experience for passengers. Much like 2GO, its suite accommodations consist of a spacious room, an exclusive toilet and shower, breathtaking seaside view, a lounge area and other enriching items that make the hotel-like experience more validating.
2GO’s clean and spacious restaurants onboard, Horizon Café and Island Fiesta, offer delectable culinary delights that help create a more luxurious experience during the trip. Coupled with the sea’s scenic views, the restaurant’s ambiance exudes warmth and comfort while on sail. To highlight the experience, 2GO’s restaurant meals are included in the tickets booked.
But what caps the luxury cruise-like experience is the onboard crew’s warm and accommodating demeanor. Wanderers can fully enjoy gastronomic delights at the comfort of their suite or at Horizon Café whist being served by courteous staff ready to assist passengers in any way they can. Beyond tangible aspects, genuine care and hospitality defines what luxury really is.
3. Losing a sense of time and basking in the joys of the present
Passing the time with every Filipino’ favorite pastime. Singing their lungs out.
With so much autonomy over one’s time and an array of amenities to choose from, the vessel’s numerous distractions will only occupy one’s daily activities. Wanderers have the freedom and flexibility to spend their time however they please from finally finishing a book, lounging along the spacious sundeck to enjoying their favorite desserts to sleeping in throughout the trip.
But with today’s 2GO vessels, every Filipino’s favorite pastime is conveniently accessible – the KTV. Passengers onboard 2GO can burst into song anytime of the day with music and microphones to accommodate the recreation. While waiting for their turn, one can munch on their favorite chip from Snacks at the SM Store and wash off their thirst with the best dessert drink onboard from Cool blog completing an amazing soiree as one heads to their destination.
Wanderers can also indulge in personal nourishment. A more relaxing approach as they travel at sea. 2GO’s salons onboard offer a wide ensemble of services such as hair styling, hair dressing, nail services and so much more. One can finally get their hair to match their nails whist onboard the ship. While at it, finish off the treatment with a relaxing massage to fully revitalize oneself to be ready when reaching their destination.
Lastly, wanderers often forget a few items while traveling. Luckily, 2GO’s vessels are equipped with retail outlets that let passengers purchase essentials before reaching their destination. Pastries, from Goldilocks and Brownies Unlimited, are simple sweet treats enjoyed during a trip and are among Filipino pasalubong favorites. Kultura offers novelty pasalubong items as memorabilia from their trips while Miniso offers important gadgets and essentials that equip wanderers for their next travel.
The 2GO Travel experience
With a unique onboard experience for sea travel, 2GO provides one of the country’s complete and comprehensive experience. 2GO, part of SM Investments Corporation, sails to 17 ports of calls which allows passengers to explore more the islands of the Philippines.
Making luxury travel more attainable for all, an upcoming P99 Sea Sale which is inclusive of free 50 kilo baggage allowance from June 23 to 30 is set to launch for wanderers wishing to travel from July 15 to August 11, 2023. Wanders can travel from Manila to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Coron, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Ozamiz, Tagbilaran and Zamboanga. VISMIN wanderers can also avail of the sea sale from traveling from Cebu to Cagayan de Oro, Butuan and Ozamiz. *Terms and conditions apply.
Anyone may easily book their 2GO tickets online through the 2GO App or through the official website. They may also book their tickets at 2GO retail outlets, SM Business Centers, any of the 2,000 authorized agents nationwide, or call (02) 8528-7000.
One can only wonder if they do not wander. Explore the Philippines today and experience the country one island at a time.