Starlite Ferries announces cancelled routes due to service suspension of MV Trans-Asia 20

Written by: Elmer Balbin Jr.
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Starlite Ferries has issued a formal travel advisory regarding the temporary suspension of specific trips for the vessel MV Trans-Asia 20. According to the operator, these service adjustments are necessary to facilitate essential preventive maintenance for the vessel.
Affected travel schedules
Passengers booked on the following routes should take note of the cancelled departures:
- March 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Batangas to Caticlan at 7:30 AM
- Caticlan to Batangas at 7:30 PM
- March 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Batangas to Caticlan at 7:30 AM
- Caticlan to Batangas at 7:30 PM
The ferry operator expressed regret for any inconvenience these scheduling changes may cause travelers planning to traverse the Batangas-Caticlan route during the affected dates. Regular preventive maintenance is a standard safety procedure to ensure the continued reliability and seaworthiness of the fleet.
Affected passengers are encouraged to reach out to the Starlite Customer Interaction Center for rebooking assistance or further inquiries by calling (02) 7709 0289 or (0905) 336 0137. Travelers are advised to check official channels before heading to the terminal to ensure they have the latest updates on their voyage.
Source: Facebook
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Elmer Balbin Jr.
Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
The software architect behind Pamasahe and hailing from Bacolod City, Elmer has years of experience in web and mobile development. Responsible for developing and maintaining Pamasahe’s codebase, Elmer likes to work fast and is always eager to try new technology stacks. Outside of personal projects, he teaches programming to aspiring developers and enjoys playing RPG games such as Skyrim and Fallout.