Philippines · BOAT TRIPS IN PALAWAN
The good boat trips in Palawan sell out first and the great ones sell out in the dry season. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the water.
Review of Coron’s private boat tour with custom stops, snorkeling, lagoons, beach lunch, guide, fees, and practical booking tips.
“it was really great experience! it's worth going early before other tourists arrived; we had pictorial and hired drone. all the boat staff are nice! we are going back there again by God's will”
Explore El Nido’s Small Lagoon, quiet beaches, snorkeling spots, and Cadlao Island on a relaxed seven-hour boat tour.
“The small Lagoon was amazing! The fact the tour is not as popular was perfect as we got to be alone on certain beaches and in the small lagoon, avoiding all the crouds that some time ruin the place. Be careful of the extra costs! We paid 200 pesos for kayaks for each location, that is another 400 pesos in total, and with out the kayak you can not visit the small lagoon. Make sure you bring extra money!”
Review of Coron’s 8-hour boat tour to Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Skeleton Wreck, Reef Garden, and Smith Beach for $32.
“Very enjoyable day out, some amazing sights. Nads and the whole team are brilliant and went out of their way to ensure we had a good time. Lunch was delicious too. Worth baring in mind that you have to pay for snorkel and kayak if you want it. You should definitely do this - as you’ll miss out on the best parts of the trip if you don’t. Boat is clean and well maintained and we felt very safe.”
Cruise Puerto Princesa Bay at sunset, enjoy dinner, and watch wild fireflies and glowing plankton on a four-hour evening tour.
“Activity was nice and would recommend however would be improved by having more time watching the fireflies as that’s what you’re there for.”
Review the Seacret catamaran tour in El Nido, with private beaches, lagoons, lunch, pricing, stops, and practical booking advice.
“Exceptional tour!! The crew was very well trained and they made our whole experience so smooth and special. The places we visited were amazing and we also had access to a private beach. Lunch was delicious as well. I highly recommend this tour!!”
Swim with wild whale sharks from Puerto Princesa on a 6.5-hour boat tour with guides, snorkeling gear, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“So lucky that we go to see the whale sharks. A once in a lifetime experience. The guides were so nice and worked hard all day whale spotting. It’s a long day if you don’t see whales early so be prepared. Food was good. Great to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat”
Review of Coron’s $42 island boat tour, with Malcapuya, Ditaytayan, Bulog, lunch, snorkeling, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Giornata fantastica equipaggio super disponibile capitanato da Joseff. Non ci hanno fatto mancare niente”
Review the El Nido premium catamaran cruise, with lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was an amazing day! The crew was super nice . The good tasty! The locations namely the secret beach wonderful!”
Watch thousands of fireflies, enjoy dinner, and cruise Puerto Princesa’s Sicsican River on a relaxed four-hour evening tour.
“Great great tour! Very well organised and didn’t feel touristy at all. We were pretty much the only boat there until the very end and felt super private. The guide was great, very well spoken and super friendly and enthusiastic. Food was amazing. If I had the food in a restaurant I would be very happy.”
Watch fireflies by paddle boat, learn about Palawan’s mangroves, and enjoy a local dinner on this four-hour Puerto Princesa tour.
“The activity was amazing and unique. The guide was courteous and professional. Another guide at the boat terminal provided a lot of information about the fireflies and their conservation efforts. There was sumptuous food with vegetarian options in the dinner.”
Sail El Nido’s quiet islands on a private 43-foot yacht, with snorkeling, fresh lunch, secluded beaches, and a sunset over Bacuit Bay.
“If you are planning a trip to El Nido, you must thinking about booking the tour. Sylvain is very friendly, and he gently took us to the best moment of our stay in El Nido. You will visit the places that are not covered by any of the island hopping tours. It must be a relaxing and unforgettable voyage. Sylvain is a great captain as well as a great chief! The lunch we had on a yacht was one of the best meals we had in the country, including the view. At the time of the sunset, he took us to the perfect point with his small boat and there…”
Review of Coron's private yacht or speedboat tour, with Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, beaches, snorkeling, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Extremely well organised, the guides were just the best. Very friendly. The food was great too. Had the best time”
Review of Coron’s Malcapuya, Banana, and Bulog Dos boat tour, with beaches, snorkeling, lunch, costs, timing, weather tips, and practical advice.
“The weather wasn’t great and the tour company should have canceled and refunded our money. They would rather keep our money and give us a horrible rainy, windy, choppy sea experience. The coast guard even told our boat to head back early due to the storm, cutting our trip short. Do not depend on the company checking the weather and doing the right thing. They don’t care and will take you out no matter what.”
Explore El Nido’s Small and Cadlao Lagoons, Pasandigan Cove, and three beaches on an affordable eight-hour boat tour.
“The excursion was great! Could recommend everyone to book tour D when visiting El Nido, tour is more private and you visit thesame beautiful spots including the Moana beach known from TikTok Only thing I would recommend is to book on the spot or direct, local price is 1200Php or €18/$21,- per person.”
Sail Bacuit Bay at sunset on a traditional paraw, with limestone cliffs, sea views, wet nets, and a few important safety points to know.
“I’m surprised this trip has so many 5-star reviews. I don’t usually leave negative feedback, but I feel the need to share my honest experience. Firstly, this is a sailboat that relies entirely on the wind to move and stay upright, which didn’t feel very safe. You’re sat in a net on either side of the boat — the one my partner and I were on went underwater. It was scary, and all of my possessions, including an expensive camera, got soaked. We sailed miles out from land, and as it got darker, I started to feel quite anxious. No one on my trip was provided a life jacket. If…”
