The Metro Manila Improvement Authority (MMDA) has introduced the Pasig River Ferry Service again in operation, serving another option to these touring in Manila, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Pasig Metropolis.
Addressing the persistent problem of visitors congestion within the nation, the nationwide authorities is actively fulfilling its tasks by introducing traffic-alleviating measures, together with the supply of free rides on the Pasig River Ferry.
Nevertheless, monetary constraints and operational challenges led to the suspension of the Pasig River Ferry system in 2011.
The service spans a distance of over 26 kilometers and makes use of seven ferry boats, two of which might carry as much as 57 passengers whereas others are a lot smaller.
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At present, there are 11 terminals: 5 of them are in Manila, one in Mandaluyong, two in Makati, and three in Pasig. Ferry stations have CCTV cameras, restrooms, and FREE wi-fi.
Pinagbuhatan
- Location: Eusebio Avenue, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig Metropolis
- Landmark: close to the Coast Guard Station at C6 Bridge
San Joaquin
- Location: San Bernardo Avenue, San Joaquin, Pasig Metropolis
- Landmark: close to Sumilan and Bambang Bridge.
Maybunga
- Location: Dr. Sixto Avenue, Maybunga, Pasig Metropolis
- Landmark: subsequent to Maybunga Barangay Corridor
- Location: J.P. Rizal Extension, Makati Metropolis
- Landmark: close to the MRT Guadalupe Station
Valenzuela
- Location: A. Bonifacio Avenue, Valenzuela, Makati Metropolis
- Landmark: close to Bonaventure Backyard Properties, LTO Makati District Workplace, and Riverside Studios.
Hulo
- Location: Coronado Avenue, Hulo, Mandaluyong Metropolis
- Landmark: close to the Parish of our Woman of Deserted.
Lambingan
- Location: F. Manalo Avenue, Punta Santa Ana, Manila
- Landmark: alongside Tomas Earnshaw Elementary Faculty.
Sta. Ana
- Location: in Pedro Gil Avenue, Sta. Ana, Manila Metropolis
- Landmark: close to Sta. Ana Public Market and Liwasang F. Calde.
PUP
- Location: Anonas Avenue, Sta. Mesa, Manila
- Landmark: subsequent to the Philippine Coast Guard Station.
Lawton
- Location: Muelle Del Rio Avenue, Arroceros Manila
- Landmark: close to the Quezon Bridge, Plaza Lawton, and the Submit Workplace
Escolta
- Location: Muelle Del Rio Avenue, Intramuros, Manila
- Landmark: alongside the Bureau of Immigration.
Not all ferries straddle your entire size of the service. Most terminate at Guadalupe Station, splitting the system into two legs: Escolta to Guadalupe and Guadalupe to Pinagbuhatan.
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The Pasig River Ferry Service operates Monday to Saturday, daytime solely. These are the timetables launched by MMDA.
FERRY TRIP SCHEDULE DOWNSTREAM (Pinagbuhatan to Escolta)
Pasig River Ferry Journey Schedule Downstream (Pinagbuhatan to Escolta) |
FERRY TRIP SCHEDULE UPSTREAM (Escolta to Kalawaan)
Pasig River Ferry Journey Schedule Upstream (Escolta to Kalawaan) |
It’s important to current a sound ID to avail the free journey. Children have to be accompanied by a guardian.
Further pointers as of 2022:
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA
- You should stay seated in your entire length of the journey. The crew will sign when it’s time to face and disembark.
- You should undergo bag checks earlier than boarding.
- Keep in mind the placement of the life vests (probably on the backside of the seats).
- No pets allowed, apart from information canines for the blind and aged.
- No smoking.
- No firearms, lethal weapons, or harmful supplies.
- No littering. Don’t throw rubbish into the river.
- No taking of photographs or movies inside the Malacanang Restricted Space (between Lawton and PUP Stations).
- Kids should have an grownup companion when utilizing the service.