Need Advise: Road Trip to and from Mindanao

**Suzumiya** · February 3rd, 2020 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Are you planning going thru Leyte down Surigao?
Lipata and San Ricardo Ports: 22 Ferry Schedule and Fare Rates

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I'm actually targeting ports where fastcat vessels are available.

**travajante** · February 3rd, 2020 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Suzumiya

I'm actually targeting ports where fastcat vessels are available.

So, Samar-Leyte-Surigao, then.
Since it's a Civic, check tides against Fast Cat Scheds on every port. Low tide will favor low car loading & unloading. Fast Cat ramp angles can be pretty steep on peak highs... unlike barge docks which normally are concrete ramps.....friendly to vehicles w/ lower ground clearance.

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**Suzumiya** · February 3rd, 2020 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

So, Samar-Leyte-Surigao, then.
Since it's a Civic, check tides against Fast Cat Scheds on every port. Low tide will favor low car loading & unloading. Fast Cat ramp angles can be pretty steep on peak highs... unlike barge docks which normally are concrete ramps.....friendly to vehicles w/ lower ground clearance.

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Noted Sir, thanks for the tip.

**yubby24** · February 4th, 2020 01:51 PM

Galing kami ng Misamis Occidental August last year.

Longest drive is going to Matnog. May fastcat sa Matnog port pero ang daong mo is either San Isidro o Dapdap.

Pagdating namin ng San Isidro ng 7:30PM, dumirecho kami ng Calbayog at doon nagpalipas ng gabi.

Yung daan sa Samar siguro maayos na ngayon dahil nung pauwi kami ng September, halos tapos na lahat ng reblocking doon.

Puro day trip kami kasi habol namin yung sight-seeing. From Calbayog, direcho kami hanggang San Ricardo pero Montenegro lang ang RoRo doon.

Kung FastCat ang habol mo, sa Liloan ka sasakay ng FastCat papuntang Lipata port.

Nasa 6k pala inabot ng gas ko back and forth so baka mas konti lang sayo since Surigao ka lang. Mobilio pala dala namin noon. 5 pax plus bags tapos pauwi dumagdag ang mga prutas.

Also, prepare a photocopy of your OR/CR para sa RoRo. Get enough sleep prior to your trip.

Safe trip po.

**travajante** · February 4th, 2020 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by yubby24

Galing kami ng Misamis Occidental August last year.

Longest drive is going to Matnog. May fastcat sa Matnog port pero ang daong mo is either San Isidro o Dapdap.

Pagdating namin ng San Isidro ng 7:30PM, dumirecho kami ng Calbayog at doon nagpalipas ng gabi.

Yung daan sa Samar siguro maayos na ngayon dahil nung pauwi kami ng September, halos tapos na lahat ng reblocking doon.

Puro day trip kami kasi habol namin yung sight-seeing. From Calbayog, direcho kami hanggang San Ricardo pero Montenegro lang ang RoRo doon.

Kung FastCat ang habol mo, sa Liloan ka sasakay ng FastCat papuntang Lipata port.

Nasa 6k pala inabot ng gas ko back and forth so baka mas konti lang sayo since Surigao ka lang. Mobilio pala dala namin noon. 5 pax plus bags tapos pauwi dumagdag ang mga prutas.

Also, prepare a photocopy of your OR/CR para sa RoRo. Get enough sleep prior to your trip.

Safe trip po.

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**Egan101** · February 4th, 2020 02:27 PM

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

**yubby24** · February 4th, 2020 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

My passengers (wife and her parents) did not get bored the whole trip because we talked about our experiences and the sights we see. Plus our son is makulit kaya may libangan sila. At least one passenger should be talkative para di kayo mabagot.

**travajante** · February 4th, 2020 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

We are contemplating of taking a road trip from Manila to Davao by land. I guess the journey going there will be great with all the sight seeing but I am worried how bored my passengers will be on the journey back to Manila.

Fly them to & fro....but you drive, bai.[emoji4]

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**travajante** · February 4th, 2020 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by yubby24

My passengers (wife and her parents) did not get bored the whole trip because we talked about our experiences and the sights we see. Plus our son is makulit kaya may libangan sila. At least one passenger should be talkative para di kayo mabagot.

I don't mind passengers dozing off....for as long as I have my caffeine & playlist. I'd give em a jolt on rest stops.[emoji4]

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**Dr.Kamiya** · February 4th, 2020 03:14 PM

I don't mind backseat passengers dozing off, but if someone calls shotgun I expect him/her to properly act as my wingman and help me stay focused and attentive for the drive.