The 15 Private Island Boat Tours in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

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.Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours on a private Boracay boat with an English or Tagalog-speaking guide such as Edgar, Mark, or Camille. Snorkel at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, visit Puka Beach and Crystal Cove, and finish with a local seafood BBQ lunch. You set the pace, subject to weather and sea conditions.

“Everything we expected island hopping, swimming with the fish. Then at the end an amazing buffet of sea food. couldn't of asked for more. You get the most out of the trip if you schedule a private trip. The extra cost was totally worth it. Our guide took photos with my phone and theirs. Only issue we had was we didn't receive the extra photos he took using his phone.”

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3.Private Island-Hopping Tour on a Yacht or Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 9 hours

Take a private Coron Island trip with an English or Tagalog guide, stopping at Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Banol Beach, CYC Beach, and Coral Garden. Choose a yacht for more room or a speedboat for quicker travel, then add hotel pickup or a photographer with drone shots.

“Outstanding. Great communication from office; punctual and comfortable transport; amazingly skilled and kind / thoughtful guide and captain plus wonderful experience snorkeling, exploring caves and beaches. One of the best private tours we have done thx to guide and captain. Special people provided us memorable day”

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4.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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5.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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6.Private Mactan Island Hopping Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Spend a full day on a private boat from Cebu, stopping at Gilutungan for marine sanctuary snorkeling, Nalusuan’s long sandbar, and Caohagan’s village. Hotel transfers, island fees, snorkel gear, BBQ lunch, and one drink are included. English and Tagalog support is available.

“La gentillesse du personnel Un barbecue chaud aurait été meilleur”

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7.Coron Island Hopping Tour: via Private Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $180

Spend about nine hours on a private speedboat from Coron with a guide and crew. Choose stops such as Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, reefs, beaches, and wreck sites. Lunch, water, towels, snorkeling gear, life vests, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“It was a very nice day trip with beautiful scenery! We have specially thanks to Zaldie and his team. They are very patient ; provide a lot of information and help us to record underwater video.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Puerto Princesa: Private Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours with a private guide and boat visiting Luli Island, Pambato Reef, and Cowrie Island from Puerto Princesa. Guides such as Step and Rabini add local insight, while the tour includes hotel transfers, entrance fees, and a buffet lunch. Snorkel gear is rented separately.

“We did the private tour with Step from Corazon Travel & Tours and he was like a professor the way he educated us about the Palawn Islands and wildlife. He also went way above and beyond his duties as he stayed with us after the tour to show us how to get to downtown Puerto Princessa from Honda Bay. The islands were absolutely beautiful and of all the tours we did in Palawan this one had the best lunch. We were surrounded by colorful, beautiful fish during our snorkeling session and Step even pointed out 3 giant clams that were an endangered species. It was quite a sight to see…”

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11.Boracay Private Island Hopping Premium with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $100Top rated

Take a private boat around Boracay with guide support from Angel, Cristal, or Dar. Visit Puka or Ilig-Iligan Beach, snorkel at two sites, and enjoy lunch at Tambisaan Beach. Station 1 to 3 pickup, masks, fees, and bottled water are included.

“We had a lovely time on the personal tour in Boracay. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and ensured we were well taken care of throughout the day. We visited Crystal Cove, Magic Island, and explored some beautiful beaches while Read more”

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12.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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13.Private Island Boat Tour and Lunch with Seaview

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $50

Take a 3.5-hour private bangka from White Beach to Boracay’s scenic island stops, with optional snorkeling, Crystal Cove access, swimming, and a plated BBQ lunch at Tambisaan Beach. Your English or Tagalog guide helps shape the pace. Guides Eric and Kite and captain Rafi have earned especially warm praise.

“Truly recommend! We were a group of 9, our guide Kite was very professional, funny and nice. The boat trip was also very supportive and nice. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience!”

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

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

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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15.Private Boat for Culion Island Escapade Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours by private boat at three beautiful spots near Culion: Malcapuya Beach, Ditaytayan Island, and Bulog Dos Sandbar. Your guide can help shop for food before departure, while the crew cooks it aboard the trip. Guides such as Reynald and Ronel have led this route.

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