Sail El Nido the quiet way. This private Paraw cruise gives you five hours in Bacuit Bay, with limestone cliffs, clear water, beach stops, snorkeling, kayaking, and lunch included. I especially like the small private group and the chance to move under sail rather than spend the day on a noisy motorboat. I also like … Read more
Manta rays are never guaranteed, but the setting is special. This six-hour scuba outing takes you from Sibaltan into clear water at a manta cleaning station, away from El Nido’s busiest boat routes. I like the calm, small-group format and the fact that you need no certification to try it. I also like the careful … Read more
Big Lagoon looks almost too perfect to be real. This seven-hour El Nido boat trip links the famous Big Lagoon with Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach. I like the smart mix of lagoon scenery and beach time, and I like that lunch, boat transport, drinking water, life jackets, and an … Read more
The lagoons are the main event. El Nido Island Tour A packs Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach into an eight-hour boat trip for $22 per person. I like the strong mix of limestone cliffs and white sand beaches, and I also like that life vests, a guide, permits, … Read more
Sunset looks better from the water. This short Bacuit Bay cruise gives you a front-row view of El Nido’s limestone cliffs, clear water, and changing evening light aboard a traditional Filipino paraw. I like the quiet sailing atmosphere and the chance to sit on the boat’s side netting for a close view of the sea. … Read more
Paradise comes with a few extra fees. This eight-hour El Nido boat trip packs Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, and three beaches into one full day on Palawan’s clear coastal waters. I like the range of stops, from kayaking in a quiet rock-lined inlet to swimming off pale sand, and I like that lunch, water, towels, … Read more
The best of El Nido, at speed. This three-hour trip packs towering limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white sand, and a polished twin-engine boat into one brisk outing. I like the small-group speedboat feel and the useful mix of swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling stops. I also like that snacks, refreshments, towels, life jackets, and the environmental … 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
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
