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

Coron: Private Island-Hopping Tour on a Yacht or Speedboat

Coron: Private Island-Hopping Tour on a Yacht or Speedboat - Kayangan Lake, Coron’s signature stop

Coron’s best views arrive with a little spray. This nine-hour private trip gives you your own yacht or speedboat, a live guide, lunch, and time to visit Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, beaches, and coral sites. I especially like the early, flexible feel of a private boat, plus the chance to reach popular stops … Read more

El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunset Sailing

El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunset Sailing - Why the Paraw Makes This More Than a Standard Boat Ride

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

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

Boracay Sunset Cruise with RedWhale Party Yacht

Boracay Sunset Cruise with RedWhale Party Yacht - Coral Garden: Your First Hour in the Water

Bring your swimsuit, and leave room for fun. RedWhale turns a four-hour Boracay boat trip into a floating party, with snorkeling, freediving, kayaking, paddleboarding, a rooftop slide, music, food, cocktails, and sunset views packed into one outing. I especially like the large mix of activities, since you can be active one minute and stretched out … Read more

Boracay: Sunset Paraw Sailing Trip

Boracay: Sunset Paraw Sailing Trip - Finding the boat in front of Astoria Boracay

The sunset starts before the boat moves. Boracay’s traditional bamboo paraw offers a gentle, simple way to feel the evening breeze, hear water against the hull, and see the coast from the bay. I especially like the short 30-minute format and the chance to photograph the open water without committing half a day. The boat … Read more

El Nido: Full-Day Premium Island Hopping Catamaran Cruise

El Nido: Full-Day Premium Island Hopping Catamaran Cruise - Corong-Corong Pier and the 9 a.m. start

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

Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour - Boarding at Corong Corong for a 9:00 a.m. Start

El Nido looks best from the water. The Seacret catamaran combines the classic Palawan sights with a smoother, more comfortable day aboard a 50-foot sailing boat, rather than a basic island-hopping runabout. I especially like the private beach access and the way the crew turns the boat ride itself into part of the experience. Lunch, … Read more