Monday, March 31, 2008 [ manilatimes.net ]
BORACAY ISLAND: With the surge of tourists in this island resort, shipping company Negros Navigation (Nenaco) revived its Caticlan-Manila trips using the newly refurbished M/S Saint Joseph the Worker vessel, reported Panay News.
The ship’s recent blessing was attended by Nenaco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sulficio Tagud Jr. at Pier 2 in Metro Manila.
Nenaco Corporate Communications Head Gian Galvez said M/S Saint Joseph the Worker is a “fun ship” that would suit budget-conscious tourists. There will be comedy acts, concerts, parties, games and other entertainment features on board.
“We expect to serve more local and foreign tourists in the Visayas and Mindanao at very affordable rates,” Galvez said.
The ship had its maiden voyage to Caticlan on Friday.
“An alternate vessel, M/S San Paolo, already made its maiden voyage to Caticlan on March 20 (Holy Thursday). It will sail every Thursday, while M/S Saint Joseph sails every Friday” Galvez said.
In Manila, free shuttle service will be provided passengers from Alabang, Cubao and Baclaran going to Pier 2, likewise to passengers from Kalibo going to Caticlan.
Nenaco also serves Bacolod, Iloilo, Roxas, Coron, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Iligan, Ozamis and other key destinations in Visayas and Mindanao.
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