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Rediscover the Philippines' best local destinations with 2GO

Making travel affordable, comfortable, safe and fun for more Filipinos

Published Jun 7, 2023 01:51 am
MV 2GO Masagana gives every Filipinos a cruise-like experience

Filipinos can explore the Philippines’ must-see destinations via 2GO including Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Coron, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Ozamiz, Puerto Princesa, Tagbilaran, Zamboanga, Caticlan (Boracay), Odiongan, Roxas, and Iloilo.
Pilipinas First Photo shows (from left) Careless Music PH CEO James Reid, Philippine Tourism Promotions Board COO Maria Margarita “Marga” Nograles, 2GO President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio, Department of Tourism—Director for Office of Product and Market Development Dr. Paulo Benito S. Tugbang, and TikTok Philippines Head of Public Policy Toff Rada.

Believing in the potential of the country when it comes to tourism, “2GO, together with the Department of Tourism, is really trying to promote our local destinations through sea travel. 2GO is one of the pioneers in transportation in sea travel. We have the largest fleet of cargo and passenger vessels in the country and we have been doing this for many, many years now,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, president of 2GO Group, Inc. A journey packaged with excellent customer service and value for money, 2GO makes sea travel more accessible. An advocate for local tourism, 2GO invites every Filipino to explore the beauty of the Philippines one island at a time. “The Philippines is a wonderful destination to explore by sea. The country has 7,641 islands interconnected by majestic bodies of water that showcase the best of our natural wonders. Part of the travel experience in an archipelago like ours is the adventure of the open seas and exploring new shores that remind us how vast and diverse our tourism offerings are,” shared Marga Nograles, chief operating officer, Tourism Promotions Board, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism.
Travel with ease and convenience with 2GO Yoga Sessions in partnership with Movement in Play Yoga were one of the activities for the 2GOKada Cruise participants

Whether you’re traveling solo or with family and friends, every 2GO passenger-cargo vessel has accommodations tailored to fit every kind of traveler. There are staterooms, perfect for couples and young families, offering a private bathroom and tub, a lounge area, a dresser, and charging stations. There is also a business class for solo travelers and for groups of two and four, a tourist class for solo and group travelers, and even mega value class for travelers ideal for big groups and *barkada*. It’s a smooth sailing experience as 2GO passenger-cargo vessels offer hotel-like amenities such as lounge areas, a multi-purpose room, cafes, and restaurants. Travelers looking to relax can check out the available self-care services in the salon or they can spend quality time with family and friends at the KTV room. Passengers can also enjoy the stunning 360 views of the sea and the Philippine islands from the sundeck. For travel convenience, retail stores are also available including Miniso, Kultura, Goldilocks, and Brownies Unlimited.
SEAing the Philippines with the 2GOKada Creators Cruise Aboard 2GO Masagana, the Content Creator Cruise is a three-day trip packed with curated activities to help content creators improve their craft and exciting activities onboard including a musical night with Careless artists.
In partnership with the Department of Tourism, 2GO launched the 2GOKada Creators Cruise to showcase the beauty of sea travel to more Filipinos by tapping local content creators. Aboard 2GO Masagana, the Content Creator Cruise is a three-day trip packed with curated activities to help content creators improve their craft and exciting activities onboard including a musical night with Careless artists. Careless Artists—SOS Band, August Wahh, and Jolianne of Careless also performed during the second night of 2GOKada Cruise
“When we first conceived the 2GOKada, our inspiration was the beauty of the Philippines, and how sea travel is a unique way to experience that. It’s a passion we’ve been wanting to share, and we needed to find our ‘tribe’.“We are grateful to everyone for making time, being a part of this community, and celebrating with us by joining the first festival at sea. We look forward to seeing the 2GOKada community grow and thrive,” said Blessie Cruz, group head for marketing of 2GO. *Start your own one-of-a-kind sea travel with 2GO, a part of SM Investments, Inc.  To know more about 2GO, visit this [link](https://travel.2go.com.ph/).*

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