TRANS-ASIA SHIPPING LINES DEPLOYS LARGEST AND LUXURIOUS VESSEL MV TRANS-ASIA 5 IN CEBU – CAGAYAN LINK

Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc. deploys its latest addition to the fleet, the MV Trans-Asia 5 in Cebu to Cagayan link. MV Trans-Asia 5 is the largest and the fastest newly acquired vessel of the company. With its cruising speed of 16 knots, sailing Cebu to Cagayan waters will be at a mere 9 hours only. MV Trans- Asia 5 will leave Cebu Port at exactly 8:00 o’clock in the evening and will arrive Cagayan before 5:00 o’clock the next morning. Its passenger accommodation and amenities on board are perfectly designed and conceptualized to deliver the promise of a new level of comfort and pleasure of travel.

Set to serve Cebu and Cagayan de Oro, this magnificent passenger and cargo vessel has a twin cargo deck and can accommodate a total of 722 passengers. This 2 stroke single low speed engine 9600 horsepower vessel is equipped with computerized monitoring system that can distinguish main and auxiliary engines and its accessories abnormalities accurately through pneumatic, electronic sensor system and safety alarm warning device.

Spacious and roomy are apt descriptions that come across your mind upon boarding MV Trans-Asia 5. 2nd class non-aircon accommodation and tourist sections have been designed with the passenger’s ultimate comfort in mind. MV Trans-Asia 5 offers above industry standard bunk size of 3 x 31 x 78 inches for more body space and leg room than you would ever expect! Tourist accommodations are designed with Trans-Asia’s trade mark cabin type tourist section with individual curtain covers as well as individual reading lamps, hand rails and flat screen TV’s per section.

Cabin rooms have been designed with families and barkadas in mind. Each cabin rooms sport single bed bunks with own toilet and bath and equipped with flat TV’s. Presidential suites come with their very own 32 inch LCD TV and DVD player coupled with our extensive library of DVD movies for complete viewing pleasure. A private toilet and shower is equipped with heaters for a comfortable bath. For any concerns, you can call from your room’s intercom directly to the duty Hotel Officer.

MV Trans-Asia 5 is all about space, comfort and pleasure. For those on the go who would like to relax and feel energized, we have our in-house spa service by TESDA-trained masseuse from Cool Waters offering manicure, pedicure, hair spa, reflexology and whole body massage with prices at par salons. It’s as if you haven’t left home!

Our convenience store Starsy Shoppe offers light snacks and drinks as well as select pasalubong foodies. For a heartier treat, Floating Grill offers freshly grilled chicken and pork barbecue.

For those who love karaoke and want to sing the night away while you sail with us, our spacious coin operated karaoke booths are just the perfect night cap.

“This vessel is made entirely different from the rest of our fleet. This is very spacious and comfortable. Its viewing deck is really great, providing a wide space for relaxation and comfort. With this vessel, I am very confident our passengers will be delighted with their travel experience to Cagayan de Oro City”. This is the proud comment coming from the President and Chief Executive Officer of Trans-Asia Shipping lines Inc., the helmsman himself, Mr. Arthur Kenneth L. Sy.

Trans-Asia Shipping Lines Inc. has been serving the riding public for more than 36 years. Since the company was organized by its founder, the late Julian L. Sy, Sr., in 1974, it has never stopped in its quest to improve its service in transporting passengers and cargoes from the port of Cebu to various ports in Visayas and Mindanao.

See, taste and experience for yourself what we have to offer at MV Trans-Asia 5! You’ll surely look forward to your trips between Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. With Trans-Asia, At Home Ka Sa Biyahe!

An hour and 15 minutes of massage costs only P 300.00 with a choice of Aromatheraphy, Shiatsu or Swedish massage by trained female masseuse. Those with nail fetishes can avail of manicure or pedicure services at P 50.00 or treat themselves with the heavenly foot spa with pedicure at a mere P 300. Travelers booked in the privacy of a Cabin or Suite rooms can even avail of these services for a minimal additional cost.

Indeed, traveling by boat has never been this luxurious and relaxing. One will surely arrive at his destination feeling refreshed and energized. It's just as if you've never left the comforts of your home. With Trans Asia, At Home Ka Sa Biyahe. For more information, please call or visit your nearest outlet.

Mandaue City Hall Post Office
Gomez & Burgos Streets
Tel. No. +63 (032) 345-0339
 

Lapu-Lapu City Post Office
Pusok (beside City Hall)
Tel. No. +63 (032) 340-0899

Cebu Central Post Office
M.C. Briones St., Aduana
Tel. No. +63 (32) 253-8892

Capitol Post Office
Capitol Site (beside Prov’l. Capitol)
Tel. No. +63 (32) 255-9835

USJ-R Post Office
Corner P. Lopez & Magallanes St.
Cebu City
Tel. No. +63 (32) 259-5152

Philippine Postal Corporation
fronting Dumaguete Plaza
Dumaguete City
Tel. No. +63 (35) 422-9835

Applicants must pass the UC qualifying exam with an average grade of 80 percent during high school. They will also undergo interview by the board of Trans Asia.

Scholars will receive full tuition, miscellaneous and textbooks subsidy from Trans-Asia for the first two years in school, and a year of apprenticeship in the company. They will also have free tuition during their fourth year.  They will also be assured of employment after graduation. Under the terms and conditions of the scholarship, they will have to serve Trans Asia for five years providing they pass the board exam.

This scholarship program will be made available every year for deserving students as Trans Asia’s little way of giving back to the community.  For more information regarding the scholarship program, you may contact UC Guidance Center at (032) 435-6666 or Trans-Asia HR Department at (032) 254-6491 local 200.  Who knows, you might be our next scholar !

With a length of 105 meters, 5.90 meter draft, MV Trans-Asia 3 has a cruising speed of 18 knots. Travel between Cebu and Cagayan de Oro will now be at a mere 9 hours only. This vessel is rated 9,000 horsepower 4 stroke diesel engine with computerized monitoring system and equipped with sensors and safety device.

What’s special about MV Trans-Asia 3 accommodations is that even 2nd class non-aircon accommodations have been designed with the passenger’s ultimate comfort in mind. Where industry standards dictate 2 x 24 x 72 inches of bunk space, MV Trans- Asia 3 offers above industry standard bunk size of 3 x 31 x 78 inches. That’s more body and leg room than you would ever expect!

Tourist accommodation is designed with Trans-Asia’s trade mark cabin type tourist section with individual curtain covers for one’s privacy. Those opting to take the upper bunks can also grab hold of our designed hand rail for a safe climb. Outlets are also provided in each bunk so you can charge your electronic gadgets right there and then. Top this off with individual reading lamps as well, giving one the experience of cabin accommodations at a tourist class price level!

Cabin rooms are fashioned for family members or barkada groups with comfort and function in mind. Wash basins are conveniently separated from lavatories. Each cabin rooms are equipped with 26 inch TV sets with LCD screens too.

Check out the Presidential suites with your very own 26 inch LCD TV set and DVD player for your sailing viewing pleasure with our extensive library of DVD movies. Cold baths are a thing of the past as we provide you with telephone showers with heaters in your own private bath.

MV Trans-Asia 3 is all about comfort and pleasure. For those on the go who would like to relax and feel energized, we have our in house spa service by Cross-over Spa.

Our convenience store Starsy Shoppe offers house blend specialty coffee to go with select pastries and cakes. With health and well-being in mind, Starsy Shoppe offers light meals like melt sandwiches with an array of choice fillings.

For a more hearty treat, head out to the Floating Grill at the lower sundeck level where marinated choice meats grilled in front of you will surely whet your appetite! Chicken and Pork barbecue with puso – all staple of Filipino gastronomic delights, cooked to your desired tenderness, that will fill your heart and your stomach as well. And oh, they do have fun food as well – tempura, ngohiong, chorizo and french fries, for those who just want to munch and munch while they sail away.

See, taste and experience for yourself what we have to offer at MV Trans-Asia 3! You’ll surely look forward to your trips between Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. With Trans-Asia, At Home Ka Sa Biyahe!