8 Sailing and Yacht Charters in the Philippines Worth Boarding

1.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $155Our pick

Spend seven hours aboard the Seacret, a 50-foot sailing catamaran from El Nido Yachting Club. You’ll visit lagoons, Hidden Beach, Seven Commando, and the club’s private Star Beach, with lunch, towels, life jackets, a guide, and the environmental fee included.

“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!!”

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2.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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3.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35Best value

Join a 1.5-hour sunset sail on a traditional Filipino paraw in Bacuit Bay. With 5 to 8 people aboard, you’ll see El Nido’s limestone cliffs glow in evening light, sit on the boat’s side netting, and enjoy an English-speaking guide. Bring towels, spare clothes, and waterproof protection.

“This activity was one of my best memories. Just enjoying the ocean and the sunset. The guide and company were super friendly and were so dedicated to give me a great experience. Even though I was only booking they accommodated for me. Thank you team for making my stay at El Nido special. Would highly recommend”

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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.El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 1.5 hours Top rated

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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6.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunrise Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Meet at 4:30 AM for a 1.5-hour shared paraw cruise across Bacuit Bay. You will sail beneath the stars, watch dawn light the limestone cliffs, and enjoy a calm English-guided outing for 5 to 8 people. Bring towels, spare clothes, and biodegradable sunscreen.

“You might think this experience is just about the sunrise, but it’s so much more than that. One of our favourite things was that the sailing began at the dead of night, allowing us to gaze at the stars while the crew navigated through the dark waters. As the first colors of dawn appeared, we continued to peacefully explore the bay. The unspoiled beauty of El Nido, free from crowds, was truly remarkable. The crew was very accomodating, friendly and professional. Highly recommend it!”

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7.Coron Island Hopping Tour: via Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $357

Spend about nine hours aboard a private yacht from Coron Harbor Square, choosing among Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Coral Garden, beaches, and reefs with your skipper. Lunch, crew, licensed guides, snorkeling gear, and vests are included. Hotel transfers are available as an upgrade.

“The crew was excellent, the boat was nice and the adventures were amazing. The day started with a bit of a suprise to pay the ebtrance fees up front. I do not feel like there were required fees for all of the place we visited, yet i was still charged a fee "per person", this seems Read more”

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8.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Day Sailing with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Spend five hours aboard a shared Paraw from Pops District El Nido, sailing past limestone cliffs to Ipil Beach and Papaya Beach. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with snorkeling gear, crystal kayaks, and lunch included. The group is limited to eight people.

“This was a fantastic way to spend the day visiting beautiful locations in such an amazing boat.”

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