The 7 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 $99Best value

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.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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