Water Jeepneys connect Manila to Cavite in 20mins

Starting tomorrow, December 8, 2019, the new ferry routes from Cavite to Manila are now open to the public.

Author’s update: It was announced yesterday that the MV Island Sabtang passengers will get free rides until January 31, 2020. 

There are two ferries or Water Jeepneys that are in transit. MB Seaborne Mercury will travel from the CCP Port in Manila to Cavite City Port terminal near Cavite City hall while MV Island Sabtang will travel from the Cavite City Port terminal to the Lawton port. The schedule and fare prices of the MB Seaborne Mercury is as follows:

• Regular / Adult – PHP 200USD 3INR 289EUR 3CNY 25
• Student – PHP 160USD 3INR 231EUR 3CNY 20
• Senior Citizen – PHP 143USD 2INR 207EUR 2CNY 18
• Child (4-11 years old) – PHP 125USD 2INR 181EUR 2CNY 16

The schedule and fare prices of the MV Island Sabtang is as follows:

• Regular / Adult – PHP 160USD 3INR 231EUR 3CNY 20
• Student – PHP 128USD 2INR 185EUR 2CNY 16
• Senior Citizen / PWD – PHP 114USD 2INR 165EUR 2CNY 14
• Child (0-3 years old) – FREE
• Child (4-11 years old) – PHP 80USD 1INR 116EUR 1CNY 10

DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade has also announced that MB Seaborne Mercury ferry rides from December 9, 2019, to January 9, 2020, and MV Island Sabtang ferry rides from December 9, 2019, to January 31, 2020, will be free of charge. If you want to learn more, visit the Maritime Industry Authority’s official Facebook page here.