El Nido is worth the long road north. I like the chance to see Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commandos Beach in one packed day, and the included kayak and snorkel gear make the boat portion easy to enjoy. The catch is serious: you may spend more than 10 hours in a van for … Read more
Trade the tour boats for a sail. This private El Nido cruise gives you a quieter way to see Bacuit Bay, with a 43-foot Beneteau Oceanis 430, two island stops, snorkeling, lunch, and a sunset return. I especially like the small group limit of five and the chance to visit beaches beyond the usual island-hopping … Read more
Big Lagoon is worth getting up early for. El Nido Tour A packs five famous stops into a seven to eight hour boat trip, with Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach on the schedule. At $44.95 per person, it gives you a practical introduction to El Nido’s island scenery … Read more
Secret beaches reward a little effort. El Nido Tour C packs Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Talisay Beach, and Dilumacad Island into a seven to eight hour boat trip, with swimming, snorkeling, limestone cliffs, and lunch served on the beach. I especially like the chance to reach small beaches hidden behind rock walls, and … Read more
El Nido’s famous lagoons reward an early start. This private eight-hour boat trip combines the Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach, with time for swimming, snorkeling, photos, and lunch. I like the exclusive boat, which lets you adjust the order of stops, and the crew’s strong record for friendly, … Read more
Palawan keeps its best sights below the surface. This full-day El Nido scuba experience visits three sites around Bacuit Bay, with equipment, lunch, and a small group ratio included. I like the simple plan: two morning sessions, a meal on the boat, then a third underwater outing if you still have the energy. I also … Read more
El Nido’s best scenery is scattered offshore. This private island-hopping trip brings you to Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commando Beach, and Payong-Payong Beach in about seven to eight hours. I like the private boat and guide, since your group can move at its own pace instead of waiting for a large crowd. … Read more
El Nido looks best from the water. This seven-hour cruise pairs a roomy 50-foot catamaran with limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, lunch, and time to snorkel. I especially like the comfortable catamaran and the crew’s warm, hands-on service. The private beach access also gives the day a calmer feel than a standard island-hopping run. … Read more
Five famous stops, one private boat. This six-hour El Nido tour packs Big Lagoon, Entalula Island, Snake Island, Helicopter Island, and Cadlao Lagoon into a single day on Bacuit Bay. I like the private-group setup, which gives you more room to set the pace and ask the guide for help, and I like that kayaking, … Read more
The best boat days leave room to breathe. El Nido Tour B mixes quiet beaches, caves, and sandbars across Bacuit Bay, with five major stops in about six hours. I like its smaller, calmer feel, and I especially like the variety: this is not just one beach after another. I also like the strong value … Read more
