Manila - Getting There By Water
Ferry services: Aleson Lines (tel: (02) 991 2687 or 4258) carries passengers between Malaysia and Zamboanga City, part of Mindanao island in the south. EPA Shipping Lines (tel: (083) 380 3591) operates a cargo boat that shuttles between General Santos in Mindanao and Indonesia. From there, you can travel to Manila by ship or plane. These services are not recommended to tourists however.
There are frequent inter-island ferries. The three major (and most reliable) operators cover almost the same destinations. Negros Navigation (tel: (02) 243 5231 or 244 0408; website: www.negrosnavigation.ph) travels to most of the southern islands like Palawan, Mindanao and Negros. Other operators include SuperFerry (tel: (02) 528 7000; website: www.wgasuperferry.com) and Sulpicio Lines, 415 San Fernando Street, Binondo (tel: (02) 241 9701-07; website: www.sulpiciolines.com). Car ferries (RORO or roll on, roll off) are available, but trips usually take longer.
The Philippines has had a couple of maritime accidents, often involving overloaded ferries. In general, travellers should exercise caution by asking around and observing the condition of the boats.
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