Top 9 Private Island Boat Tours in El Nido

1.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $135Our pick

Spend eight hours on a private El Nido boat with your group, visiting Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and 7 Commandos. Guides such as Gabi, Jason, Renz, and Edward are praised for photos, safety, and flexible timing. Lunch and hotel-area pickup are included, but entrance fees and kayak rental cost extra.

“The tour was great . The staff did a fantastic job . Our tour guide Jason , captain Jerry and the rest of the team are very friendly and professional. My wife and I had an unforgettable experience. The launch was delicious. We did not feel rushed at all. Thank you very much for delivering an excellent service .”

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2.El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Day Sailing with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 5 hours

Sail Bacuit Bay on a traditional paraw with an English-speaking crew, stopping at Ipil Beach and Papaya Beach for snorkeling, crystal kayaking, swimming, and lunch. The private group can include up to five people, with Victor, James, and Christian among the crew named in recent departures.

“Such a great adventure! It was our first time on a sailing vessel, and we loved it! Victor and Christian were wonderful! It was evident that we were in good and capable hands. They were great at communicating what we were doing, where we were going, and explaining the winds and processes. Lunch was great! The stops were excellent! We highly recommend this for the adventurers!”

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3.Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $136

Spend eight hours on a private boat visiting Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach, Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, and Star Beach. Guides such as Joshua, Alvin, Olsin, Jun, and Dan have been praised for friendly service and safety care. Lunch, water, and hotel-area pickup are included, but gear and fees cost extra.

“Nuestra experiencia no fue muy buena, primero porque nos cambiaron el itinerario debido al tiempo y nos dijeron que iríamos a otros lugares, y nos redujeron a tres lugares a visitar, una vez en el barco nos dijeron que a uno de los lugares tampoco podríamos ir. Luego al llegar a la laguna tuvimos que dar la vuelta porque había muchísima gente y no habían kayak, y fuimos a otro lugar para luego volver más tarde a la laguna… la embarcación no posee kayak y hay que bajar a la playa únicamente nadando o pisando los corales, a la hora de comer nuestra tripulación preparó la comida y nos sugirieron…”

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4.El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 1.5 hours

Set sail at 4:30 PM on a private paraw for 1.5 hours around Bacuit Bay. Expect limestone cliffs, island views, calm sailing, and time for beach or water activities. The crew may include Rapy and Gerald, praised for friendly service and photos. Bring towels, dry clothes, and reef-safe sunscreen.

“We sailed around El Nido for 1.5 hours , it was amazing! Crew was very friendly and the views were absolutely amazing”

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5.Private Island Hopping Tour C w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours by private boat exploring El Nido’s limestone coves, Helicopter Island, Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Matinloc Shrine, and Star Beach. Your guide handles the route and lunch stop, while snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, fruit, and hotel-area pickup are included. Kayaks cost extra.

“El guia fue bueno y tambien toda la tripulación. los lugares visitados fueron espectaculares. Vale la pena la experiencia de tour privado. Creo que si ofrecieran el servicio de recogida seria aún mas completa la experiencia”

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6.Private Island Hopping Tour A with BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $139

Spend eight hours visiting El Nido’s best-known island stops with a private boat, English or Tagalog guide, buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, and one kayak. You’ll kayak through Big Lagoon, squeeze into Secret Lagoon, swim at 7 Commandos, and snorkel around Shimizu Island. Guides include Julius, Leonard, and Cyron.

“on est parti vraiment tard alors que l'idée d un tour privé est de partir tôt avant les tours de groupes résultats les sites étaient deja saturé et nous n avons pas fait tout ce qui était attendu en plus ils ont mal manœuvre et on est tombé du kayak ma fille de 6 ans a été blessé a la jambe!!!”

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7.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour B BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $137Top rated

Join Poseidon Tours and Expeditions for an eight-hour private El Nido Tour B by boat. Visit Snake Island, Cathedral Cave, Cudugnon Cave, Papaya Beach, and Entalula Island with an English or Tagalog guide, buffet lunch, water, and crew included.

“Magnifique activité très bien organisée par Jessica et son équipe. Les sites étaient exceptionnels et le repas excellent.”

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8.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour D BEST PRICE

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $127Best value

Spend 7.5 hours on a private El Nido boat tour to Cadlao Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Pasandigan Cove, Serenity Beach, and quiet islets. Your English or Tagalog-speaking guide and crew provide lunch, water, life vests, and hotel-area pickup, while kayak hire and entrance fees cost extra.

“The crew were great and we enjoyed our lunch on a beach to ourselves.”

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9.El Nido Private Tour A: Best Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking guide cruising Bacuit Bay from El Nido. Visit Big and Secret Lagoons, snorkel at Shimizu Island, relax at Payong-Payong, and finish at Seven Commandos Beach. Carlo is one named guide, and lunch, boat transport, and life vests are included.

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