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2GO's current promo page advertises a free 50kg baggage allowance, and that's true as far as it goes. What it doesn't tell you upfront is that special items and anything past the standard allowance carry their own published rates, and those rates depend on both the item and the region. Here's what 2GO actually charges, and how to pack around it.
Quick answer: The free baggage allowance is 50kg under current promo terms. Special items and excess baggage cost extra, so check the Travel Policies page before you head to the port.
The Free Baggage Allowance
2GO's promo page lists a 50kg free baggage allowance as one of the standard trip inclusions, though the exact rules can shift depending on the fare and travel policy attached to your specific booking.
What Excess Baggage and Special Items Cost
| Item | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Goods of commercial quantity | ₱30 per kilo |
| Electronic appliances — Manila | ₱250 per piece |
| Electronic appliances — Visayas | ₱300 per piece |
| Electronic appliances — Mindanao | ₱100 per piece |
| Sports equipment — Manila | ₱200 per piece |
| Sports equipment — Visayas | ₱250 per piece |
| Sports equipment — Mindanao | ₱100 per piece |
| Plants / cut flowers | ₱75 per piece |
Notice that the same item costs different amounts depending on which region you're sailing through. An appliance that costs ₱100 to bring through Mindanao runs ₱300 through Visayas, so where you board and disembark actually changes your total.
Traveling With a Pet
2GO publishes separate handling rates for accompanied live animals, based on cage size, with one pet allowed per cage.
| Cage size | Rate per cage (up to 2 pets/cages per passenger) |
|---|---|
| Small | ₱900 |
| Medium | ₱1,350 |
| Large | ₱1,800 |
| X-Large | ₱2,700 |
| XX-Large | ₱3,600 |
| XXX-Large | ₱4,500 |
These rates are VAT inclusive and apply per passenger, with one pet per cage. A different rate structure kicks in once a passenger brings three or more pets or cages, and the cage itself has to meet 2GO's published size requirements. Confirm the current policy before bringing an animal to the terminal, since pet rules tend to get updated more often than the rest of the fare schedule.
Packing Tips That Save You a Headache at Check-In
- Keep important documents and valuables separate from your main luggage
- Label every bag with your name and contact details
- Check special-item rules before packing an appliance or sports equipment
- Don't assume every item falls under the free baggage allowance
- Keep your ticket and valid ID somewhere you can reach during check-in and boarding
For the printed-ticket and arrival-time requirements that go along with check-in, see the 2GO Terminal & Boarding Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 2GO have free baggage?
Yes. The current promo page advertises a 50kg free baggage allowance.
Is excess baggage free?
No. Certain excess and special items carry their own published charges.
Can I bring a pet?
Yes, subject to 2GO's cage-size rates and pet-per-cage rules.
Where do I check the latest baggage rules?
The official 2GO Travel Policies page, since rates and requirements get revised from time to time.
