Trans-Asia launches MV Trans-Asia 3 - its newest and biggest vessel

MV Trans-Asia 3 will be serving Cebu and Cagayan de Oro and back with departure at 8 pm. Procured from Japan, this magnificent passenger / cargo vessel with vehicle deck has a total accommodation of 707 passengers and has 2,908.47 gross tonnage. 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. 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!