Philippine
Airlines (PAL) ventures into ferry services through its newest subsidiary,
Mabuhay Maritime Express (MME). Giving tourist an option to travel from Kalibo,
Aklan straight to Boracay Island.
Tuesday,
October 23, Mabuhay Maritime Express launched their ferry services through a
simulation ploy from Manila Bay Esplanade Ferry Port to Batangas.
Aside
from the launching its fleet, MME introduces to media their newly constructed
jetty port with a seating capacity of up to 400 passengers. The port is
exclusive MME ferry with a commercial complex accessible via a new
circumferential road that will take 7-10 minutes bus ride from Kalibo Airport
(KLO). Their exclusive Cagban jetty port
is underway hence for the meantime they will be operational in the current
Cagban Public Jetty Port in Boracay Island.
MME
ferry is expected to sail over 27 knots making your transfers from Kalibo to
Boracay an hour faster with only 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time. Currently,
their vessel includes 2 fleets, namely MV Malambing and MV Magalang, both are
tri-class vessels that can accommodate up to 410 passengers per vessel.
All
class features onboard snacks & meals, seat stow away tray and seat pockets
for your small things and life jackets at the bottom of the seats. The fare
cost from P1,500 for regular class seats, P2,000 for premium class, and up to
P2,500 for first class.
Regular Class
Traveling
in a budget, you can opt for the regular class that can accommodate 286
passengers. Though the seat legroom is rather smaller than the other cabins,
the regular class features a leatherette seat and a group-seating option
perfect choice for family or friends who wanted to seat within the each
other. Located at the main deck of the
vessel, there are four (4) restrooms available for both passenger and crew use.
Premium Class
If
you'll prefer to travel in comfort, Premium Class offers bigger legroom than
the regular class, a better view being located at the upper deck, and a
reclining seat to ease your voyage. With a 70 seating capacity, this cabin has
two (2) exclusive restrooms for premium passengers.
First Class
The
other part of the upper deck is designed exclusively for the First Class
passenger, with 54 seating capacity, passengers will travel in style and
comfort in seats featuring spacious legroom, genuine leather, reclining seat,
and USB charging ports. One (1) restroom
is also available exclusively to all passengers check-in on First Class.
Passengers
in premium and First Class also have a few charging ports and an exclusive
access to Deck lounge bar.
With
the vessel's tri-class cabins you'll have more option to travel at ease whether
you're on your own or with a group of friends & family. And living up to PAL's mantra, MME is also
expected of a quality service with the heart, from its attendant.
Aside
from the modern facilities of the vessel, MME complements existing PAL flights,
especially international flights, with an end-to-point service for seamless
travel. Upon arriving at Kalibo Airport (KLO), a bus transfer will take the
passengers to the MME Kalibo Jetty Port where they will check-in & board.
With
the current trend of tourist preferring inter-island travel, MME aims to
revolutionize and ease the passengers on their journey from Kalibo to Boracay
even when they're on a budget.
So
join as Mabuhay Maritime Express as they sail this October 26!
Watch this video for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd55LFrPkFk
For
more information, visit www.raksotravel.com or call 6519000.
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