While we are all looking for a solution that will facilitate our way to Divisoria Manila and at the same time avoid the heavy traffic that we always carry here in Metro Manila. Will, it's time to find an easy solution to those problems! Why should we torture ourselves when there is an easy solution to our traffic problem! The solution is just across the river and that's the MMDA Ferry Boat on the Pasig River. It is clear to us that the Ferry Boat has been open for a long time and we do not care about that, but perhaps, we prefer to ride a bus. I assure you that the Ferry Boat on the Pasig River has been operational since the routes and stations of each area were fixed.
FREERIDE this Christmas Season
And since I was always buying vegetables and fruits in Divisoria, I decided to try taking the ferry boat cuz actually, it is super close to where we lived. Guadalupe Station is the closest ferry station we can reach because it's just a short walk from the house to Guadalupe Makati station. So it's easy for us to go to the station, and when we reach the station we saw this sign saying that there is a free ride until February. Yeah! You heard me right! This Christmas season the MMDA is giving a free ride to there Pasig River Ferry Boat and will be available until February. So we took the opportunity to ride for the free service even though their next trip started at 2:30 pm. We actually arrived at about 12:00 nn and we are super early for the next trip. But once the free ride is completed until February, the ride schedule will be back to normal.
Don't worry guys because when you enter the station you will be taken care of immediately by the officers of the station itself, the area is also fully air-conditioned, the place is organized, there is free wifi, their seats are new one and there is also a TV. There is an available parking slot for motorcycle or bike riders. Don't worry guys because we can no longer smell the pungent odor that comes from the water before because now we can smell the clean breeze while we are on the go. We can also see here the situation of the Rockwell Bridge.
The Pasig River Ferry Services
The Pasig River Ferry Service is open Monday through Saturday. The first trip begins at 7:00 am from the Pinagbuhatan Station to Guadalupe Station and 6:30 am from Guadalupe Station to Escolta Station.
The last trip was 5:30 pm from Escolta Station to Guadalupe Station and from Guadalupe Station to Pinagbuhatan Station was also 3:30 pm.
Currently, the Pasig River Ferry Service has 11 stations:
1. Pinagbuhatan (Eusebio Avenue, Pasig City) - beside Coast Guard Station in C6 Bridge
2. San Joaquin (San Bernardo Street, Pasig City) – near Sumilan and Bambang Bridge
3. Maybunga (Dr. Sixto Avenue, Pasig City) – beside Maybunga Barangay Hall
4. Guadalupe (J.P. Rizal Extension, Makati City) – near MRT Guadalupe Station and Commercial Mall
5. Hulo (Coronada Street, Mandaluyong City) – near Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned
6. Valenzuela (A. Bonifacio Street, Makati City) – near Bonaventure Garden Homes, Riverside Studios Manila and LTO Makati District Office
7. Lambingan (Bautista Street, Brgy. 897, Zone 99, Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila City)
8. Sta. Ana (Pedro Gil Street, Sta. Ana, Manila City) – near Sta. Ana Public Market and Savemore
9. PUP (Mabini Campus, PUP, Sta, Mesa, Manila City) – Polytechnic University of the Philippines or PUP and beside Philippine Coast Guard Station
10. Lawton (Manila City) – near Quezon Bridge, Plaza Lawton and Post Office
11. Escolta (Muelle dela Industria, Escolta, Manila City) – near Jones Bridge
Fares when boarding the Pasig River Ferry Service
Fares to the Pasig River Ferry Service depend on the distance of the ferry station to the passenger. For example, from Pinagbuhatan Station to San Joaquin Station the fare is P28. If you go straight from Escolta Station to Pinagbuhatan Station, the fare is P95.
Check HERE for the Fare Matrix Of Pasig Ferry Service.
Discount for the students, senior citizens, and the PWD
The Pasig River Ferry Service complies with the rules outlined in Republic Act No. 9994 which assigns a 20 percent discount to such ferry service passengers. Please only show your identification cards (ID) immediately to provide the correct fare discount.
Distance and Travel Time
The distance from Plaza Mexico to Pinagbuhatan is about 21 kilometers and takes about an hour (1 hour and 25 minutes). From Guadalupe Station to Maybunga Station the distance is over 5 kilometers.
Check HERE
Things To Know:
- Check with the bag before entering the station
- Buy a ferry ticket and sign the manifesto
- Wait in the waiting area until called to board the ferry boat
- Ride the ferry boat properly
- Follow the guidelines and reminders while riding the ferry boat
- Get off the ferry boat properly
- Exit the station
- A disabled passenger can call for help and notify only the assistance or assistance required
- Children and minors do not stand, especially on the side of the ferry boat. Watch them carefully and do not let them play and catch the ferry boat.
- No smoking on the ferry boat and station.
- Disposal of any waste to the Pasig River, ferry boat and station is also strictly prohibited.
- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has a checkpoint before passing through Malacañang. This is for the safety and safety of passengers so your cooperation, understanding, and apology are especially needed in the event of a stop at the checkpoint. The ferry boat speed will slow down and no taking photos in the Malacañang area.
- For your safety, each passenger has a designated lifevest located in your seat. It must be worn during the trip.
1. Always wear your life jacket.
2. Remain seated during the journey. Wait for the ferry to stop before standing to alight.
3. Dumping of garbage/trash inside the ferry stations, ferry boats and along the Pasig River is strictly prohibited. Use the trash cans provided onboard the ferry boats and station.
4. Smoking is strictly prohibited.
5. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
6. Animals are not allowed except guide dogs for the elderly and the blind.
7. For the safety of everybody, passengers under the influence of alcohol are not allowed to ride on the ferry boats.
8. Firearms, deadly weapons, and other volatile materials such as fireworks, gasoline, LPG, chemicals, etc. are strictly prohibited.
9. Vending and gambling are not allowed,
10. Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), pregnant, Senior Citizens may call the attention of ferry boat personnel for assistance.
11. Passengers and their belongings shall be subjected to inspection.
12. Taking of picture and videos are strictly prohibited when we are inside the Malacañang Restricted Area from PUP to Lawton.
13. Overweight luggages are not allowed.
14. In case of emergency please remain calm and obey the Boat Captain.
15. For safety measures, please make sure children are seated away from the window.
Pasig River Ferry Details:
Office Address: MMDA Building, EDSA corner Orense St., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City
Trunk Line: 882-4151 to 77
MMDA Hotline: 136
Website: www.mmda.gov.ph
Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/MMDAPH/
Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/MMDA
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