El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Day Sailing with Lunch

El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Day Sailing with Lunch - Setting sail across Bacuit Bay

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

El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour

El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour - A long beach lunch at Little Maosanon

Sibaltan keeps the crowds away. This eight-hour boat trip takes you from Efrena Beach to quiet islands, clear reefs, and white-sand beaches on Palawan’s eastern coast. I especially like the private, family-run setup and the chance to eat a freshly cooked Filipino lunch on a beach far from El Nido’s busy boat routes. The best … Read more

Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour

Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour - Starting at Panagsama Beach

Silver fish, clear water, and one short swim from shore. The Moalboal Sardines Run puts you beside huge, shifting schools of sardines only about 30 meters from Panagsama Beach. I like the easy access and the fact that snorkeling gear, fins, a local guide, and fees are included. I also like the private-group format, which … Read more

Private Tour of Bohol Countryside | Cultural Tour w/ River Cruise

Private Tour of Bohol Countryside | Cultural Tour w/ River Cruise - Baclayon Church shows the Spanish colonial chapter

Bohol packs a lot into one day. This private tour links the island’s colonial landmarks, Loboc River, bamboo bridge, tarsier sanctuary, Manmade Forest, and Chocolate Hills in roughly six to nine hours. I like the private vehicle and hotel pickup, which let your group set a comfortable pace, and I like the mix of culture, … Read more

Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option

Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option - Starting at Panagsama Beach near Savedra

Sardines turn a short swim into a spectacle. Just off Panagsama Beach, millions of fish gather in swirling silver formations, often only about 30 meters from shore. I like the easy access and the fact that this private tour keeps the outing short, focused, and personal. I also like that snorkeling equipment, fins, a local … Read more

From Cebu: Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch

From Cebu: Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch - The ferry from Cebu to Bohol

One long day, three classic Bohol sights. This private trip packs the Chocolate Hills, a tarsier visit, a Loboc River cruise, and several smaller stops into one organized outing from Cebu. I like the flexibility of a private vehicle, and I like that the price includes ferry tickets, entrance fees, and lunch rather than leaving … Read more

Palawan: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

Palawan: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido - Starting at 10 a.m. in Corong Corong

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

Coron Ultimate Tour – Private Tour w/ Buffet Lunch (Full Day)

Coron Ultimate Tour - Private Tour w/ Buffet Lunch (Full Day) - Twin Lagoon and the changing water temperature

Come for the water, stay for the lunch. This full-day Coron trip packs Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, Coral Garden, CYC Beach, and Beach 91 into a private boat outing with a buffet meal and hotel pickup. I like the freedom to choose how long you spend at each stop, and I like that the crew … Read more