Manila Bay Cruise for P120!
15 Jun 09
Heard about a cruise around Manila Bay just recently, was surprised to find out it’s been around for a while.. Looked online for ferry options, found at least four options for the cruise, including one that involves a charted yacht (sosy!!)… I thought the most convenient (and decent, by the look of the pics) was the one that leaves from MOA.
OPTION 1
Sail off into the night with a cruise along Manila Bay. You can choose either the sunset cruise (4-7:30 pm) or the evening crusie (8-11:30 pm). P3200 per couple already includes dinner. Call Paul at 09178456738 / 285-7485 or Val at 09223614544 / 5236648.
OPTION 2 - (info taken from a blog dated January 22, 2009)
Manila Bay Dining Cruise
Prestige Cruise (832.8967) offers a 1.5 hours cruise at Manila Bay. It is located at Harbour Square, CCP Complex. Cruise rates are P250 for cruise alone and P495 for cruise with dinner.
OPTION 3
Realship Corp and not from Prestige cruises. You may check out their website at www.realshipcorp.com and numbers at 832-5424.
OPTION 4 (info from our awesome planet, Anton’s blog dated November 20, 2007)
Manila Bay Cruise by Metrostar Ferry @ Mall of Asia
The Metro Ferry dock is located beside The Shrine of Jesus, The Way, The Truth and the Life (Church across Mall of Asia). I would recommend to take the sunset cruise (5.00pm) or the evening cruise (6.30pm) on Fri/Sat/Sun in time for the MOA fireworks
P120, Free for kids below 3ft.
Metrostar Ferry, Inc.
Mall of Asia Termina, SM Mall of Asia
Tel No. +632 407-8826 to 27,
Cel No. +63 928 677 4221
After a number of very enjoyable river/bay rides in Bohol last month, I realized I have a soft spot for water and boats, but was honestly not expecting much from Manila Bay (stench! stench!). Surprisingly though, the “cruise” itself was very relaxing! Well worth the P120 fare.. We were just six passengers, but the staff told us the boat gets filled up on Friday and Saturday nights with families looking to enjoy the fireworks display on the bay. Covers of OPM (mostly APO) were playing in the background, and the wind was a welcome treat on that lazy humid afternoon.
Wish more people support efforts like this so the business gets sustained. It’s a cheap thrill in the city–a good alternative to spending P180 on a movie 
More pictures here.
