2GO Schedule and Fare Guide 2026: Sailings and Classes

The 2GO schedule is a weekly pattern. Each ship repeats the same route on the same weekdays, so a Manila to Cebu or Manila to Bacolod trip leaves on fixed days rather than daily. This guide transcribes the Manila departures, the return sailings and the short inter-island links from the official 2GO sailing schedule, which was marked “Updated as of January 15, 2026” when we checked it in October 2026. It also explains how the fare is built and which rules catch passengers out.

How to read the 2GO schedule

Each line on the page gives the ship, the departure day and time, and the arrival day and time. Four points matter when you plan:

• Long voyages take one to two nights, so you may arrive two or three days after you leave.
• Many ships make several stops, which is why one ship appears under different destinations.
• The gate closes one hour before departure on every route.
• Single voyages can move to another ship or date. 2GO posts these on its travel advisories page.

2GO schedule: weekly departures from Manila

All of these leave from Manila North Harbor. Where the page names two ships, either may sail that week.

Visayas and Palawan ports

2GO schedule from Manila to Mindanao ports

Mindanao trips are the longest on the network, and most take two nights.

The September 2026 portlink advisory lists a Wednesday 11:00 AM Manila to Davao sailing on the new Mindanao loop. That differs from the January table above, so check the booking system for your exact date. Our 2GO new routes guide has the full loop timetable.

2GO schedule: return sailings to Manila

Return days on the 2GO schedule do not mirror outbound days, so plan both directions before you fix any dates.

Butuan, Dipolog and Ozamiz also have Manila sailings on the same page. Butuan leaves on Wednesday at 2:00 PM, Dipolog on Tuesday at 11:00 AM and Ozamiz on Thursday at 1:30 AM.

Short inter-island links on the 2GO schedule

Several routes on the 2GO schedule skip Manila entirely, and a few of them sail daily.

Accommodation classes

Not every ship carries every class. Depending on the vessel, the choices run from shared bunks to private rooms:

• Mega Value and Tourist: shared bunks and the cheapest fares.
• Tourist Premium: shared bunks with more comfort.
• Business Class: rooms for two, four or six people.
• State Room, Suite and VIP: private rooms.

The gap can be large. On Davao to Zamboanga, for example, 2GO’s published base fares run from ₱3,453.13 for Tourist to ₱14,700 for VIP.

How a 2GO fare is built

2GO calls its published fares “base fares” and says they are the highest rates before tiered pricing and discounts. The all-in amount can then add:

1. the fuel surcharge for your portlink;
2. meals;
3. a security fee;
4. optional insurance;
5. linen, where it applies; and
6. a service fee from the outlet that issues the ticket.

On Manila North Harbor departures, the terminal fee has been part of the ticket since July 2, 2024. Fare-exempt passengers who refuse to share their data with the port operator pay ₱104.50. The fuel surcharge cap has been 10% of the base rate since July 6, 2026, under MARINA Advisory No. 2026-35. Our 2GO fuel surcharge guide tracks the latest amounts.

Why the price moves between searches

Tiered pricing means the same class on the same sailing can cost more as the ship fills. Sea Sale promos, on the other hand, lower base fares for set travel periods. So the only reliable price is a live search for your exact date and class.

Discounts and special passengers

2GO’s Before You Sail guide sets out who gets what:

Pregnant passengers may board between 4 and 22 weeks, with a fit-to-travel certificate and a signed waiver. 2GO refuses boarding at 24 weeks or more, or for a high-risk pregnancy.

Where to book

2GO sells tickets on its website and app, at corporate ticketing outlets and at authorized retail outlets. Our 2GO online booking guide walks through the website steps. Book student and PWD fares at an outlet, since those need an ID check.

Ticket validity and rebooking

Since May 7, 2025, a 2GO ticket is valid only on its printed date, or on the new date if 2GO delays or cancels the voyage. Under the rebooking and refund policy, changes must happen before the ship departs. Rebooking carries a surcharge plus any fare difference at the current rate. Refunds carry a surcharge too, and meals, terminal fee, insurance, security fee and linen stay non-refundable.

Planning around the 2GO schedule: a Coron weekend

MV St. Francis Xavier leaves Manila on Friday at 5:30 PM and reaches Coron on Saturday at 6:30 AM. The return, on MV 2GO Masigla, leaves Coron on Sunday at 8:30 PM and docks in Manila on Monday at 9:30 AM. That gives you about 38 hours on the island and two nights at sea instead of hotel nights. Note that a Monday-morning arrival makes a 9:00 AM office start unrealistic.

Common 2GO schedule mistakes

• Assuming daily sailings: most long routes sail once or twice a week, so a missed ship can cost days.
• Reading the arrival day wrong: Manila to Zamboanga leaves on Sunday night but arrives on Tuesday night.
• Arriving late: 2GO asks you to reach the terminal 3 to 4 hours early and the check-in counter at least 4 hours before departure.
• Booking a student fare online: the discount works only at outlets, so an online booking pays the full rate.

Frequently asked questions

Does 2GO sail every day?

Most long routes sail on fixed weekdays only, while Batangas to Caticlan is listed as daily.

Which IDs does 2GO accept?

The list includes a passport, driver’s license, PRC, UMID, OSCA, PhilHealth, postal and student IDs. Our 2GO terminal and boarding guide has the full list.

How much baggage can I bring?

A full-fare passenger may carry up to 50 kg of hand baggage. Our 2GO baggage guide lists the excess rates.

Schedule and rules transcribed from 2GO’s sailing schedule (updated January 15, 2026), Before You Sail guide, rebooking policy and travel advisories, as of October 2026. Confirm your sailing in the booking system before you travel.