As a solution to fight the visitors within the metro, the Pasig River Ferry System continues to supply FREE rides for the entire yr beginning January 2023. That is at present the one water-based transportation in Metro Manila that cruises alongside the Pasig River from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig to Escolta in Manila. The route passes by way of a number of cities together with Pasig, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Manila.
Among the best issues about this route is that bicycles, each folding and full-size variations, are permitted on the Pasig River Ferry, making it simpler for bike commuters in addition to leisure bikers who wish to mix their journeys with a river ferry journey to get to the Escolta or Intramuros space from different components of the metro.
The route was revived in 2019 and continues to supply free rides as of 2023, with earlier social distancing restrictions now lifted. Listed here are the newest updates on the river ferry route based mostly on information stories and official MMDA updates:
- There are a complete of 5 ferry boats plying this route.
- One boat has a capability of 36 folks, whereas 4 can carry 52 individuals.
- All ferry stations are outfitted with restrooms, closed-circuit tv (CCTV) cameras, and free Wi-Fi for passengers ready to board the ferry.
- The ferry service at present operates from Monday to Saturday. There isn’t any ferry service on Sundays.
- It could actually transport passengers from Guadalupe to Manila from 45 minutes to an hour, which is lower than half the journey time by land.
- Pets usually are not allowed on the ferry.
Pasig River Ferry Station Route Map
Try this clickable route map of the Pasig River Ferry stations for simpler reference.
Pasig River Ferry Stations
As of January 2023, the ferry at present stops at 13 stations within the cities of Pasig, Makati, Mandaluyong and Manila. Listed here are the terminal stations and close by landmarks for reference:
- Pinagbuhatan (Eusebio Avenue, Pinagbuhatan in Pasig Metropolis) – Close to the Coast Guard Station at C6 Bridge.
- Kalawaan (R. Castillo St. Brgy. Kalawaan Pasig, Metro Manila)
- San Joaquin (San Bernardo Road, San Joaquin Pasig) – Close to Sumilang and Bambang Bridge
- Maybunga (Dr. Sixto Avenue, Pasig) – Beside Maybunga Barangay Corridor
- Guadalupe (J.P. Rizal Extension, Makati Metropolis) – Close to MRT Guadalupe Station
- Valenzuela (A. Bonifacio Road, Valenzuela Makati Metropolis) – Close to Bonaventure Backyard Properties, Riverside Studios and LTO Makati District Workplace.
- Hulo (Coronado Road, Hulo, Mandaluyong Metropolis) – Close to Parish of our Woman of Deserted
- Lambingan (F. Manalo Road, Punta Santa Ana, Manila) – In entrance of Tomas Earnshaw Elementary Faculty
- Sta. Ana (Pedro Gil Road, Sta. Ana, Manila Metropolis) – Close to Sta. Ana Public Market and Liwasang F. Calde
- PUP (Anonas Road, Sta. Mesa, Manila) – Beside the Philippine Coast Guard Station
- Quinta (Carlos Palanca St., Quiapo, Manila) – Behind the Quinta Market, close to the Quiapo Church
- Lawton (Muelle Del Rio Road, Arroceros Manila) – Close to the Quezon Bridge, Plaza Lawton and Put up Workplace
- Escolta (Muelle Del Rio Road, Intramuros, Manila Metropolis) – Behind the Bureau of Immigration
Pasig River Ferry Schedule
The PFRS operates from Monday to Saturday, daytime solely.
Downstream Schedule: Pinagbuhatan to Escolta
Upstream Schedule: Escolta to Kalawaan
Guadalupe to Maybunga and vice versa
Distance and Journey Time between stations
Fare Matrix
The Pasig River Ferry Service stays freed from cost to the general public in 2023. The MMDA has but to find out the fare matrix for the common run.
Service Disruptions
The PFRS might droop its operations throughout a storm or different environmental disturbances. For the newest updates and bulletins, go to the MMDA or PFRS Fb Pages.
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