8 Sailing Trips in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

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

Spend about seven hours aboard the 50-foot Seacret catamaran, visiting El Nido lagoons, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos, and an exclusive private beach. You’ll have lunch, a guide, towels, life jackets, and the environmental fee included. Routes change by day, and the tour runs with at least six people.

“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.Sunset Paraw Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 30 min

Meet your English or Tagalog-speaking host at White Beach, near Astoria Boracay, then board a traditional bamboo double-outrigger paraw. This 30-minute shared sail carries you around the bay for sea views, photographs, and a sunset attempt. The boat holds up to eight people, with a captain, lifejacket, and photographs included.

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3.Full-Day Premium Island Hopping Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend seven hours aboard Seacret, a 50-foot catamaran sailing from Corong-Corong Pier around El Nido. You’ll visit at least three island sites, enjoy lunch and refreshments, use the El Nido Yachting Club’s private beach, and have help from an English-speaking guide. Omar, Mark, and Jas have led recent trips, though your guide may vary.

“There is no better tour than traveling on a beautiful catamaran to reach palawan’s fantastic limestone islands, white-sand beaches and blue-green lagoons for an unforgettable day of swimming, snorkeling, adventure, discovery and what have you. It is worth every cent of the private tour - a unique experience on a 2-hull catamaran with very helpful staff and good food. Don’t hold back - build your memories of Palawan for the whole family.”

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4.Boracay Sunset Cruise with RedWhale Party Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

RedWhale’s four-hour sunset cruise starts at Astoria Boracay in Station 1. You’ll reach Coral Garden and Angol Point by speedboat, then enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, rooftop jumps, food, cocktails, and DJ-led entertainment. Crew member Darrel receives special praise, and photos from iPhones, GoPros, and a 360 camera are available to download.

“Red Whale cruise party was absolutely amazing. Originally had my doubts as to whether it would be worth it, and it didn’t seem that we were a party crowd on arrrival. We were a mix of Filipinos, Koreans, Brits and Canadians. We were given a dedicated seats in the shade and welcomed with a glass of punch. This punch was unlimited for the whole cruise, three flavors of non-alcoholic and three alcoholic based on tequila, rum or vodka. The cruise made its way to stop off points where snorkelling, free-diving, water slide, kayaking, diving, speed boat. So much value for money! In between the stop off points the crew got…”

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5.Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $124Top rated

Join skipper Sylvain for an eight-hour private cruise from Corong Corong on a Beneteau Oceanis 430. Sail Bacuit Bay, snorkel at Malpacao Island, visit Lagen Island, enjoy lunch and fruit aboard, and return at sunset. The boat suits up to five guests and includes gear, juice, and an English or French-speaking skipper.

“Sailing with Sylvain was the best tour I did with my girlfriend in El Nido! He knows his craft and felt safe all along. He knows his boundaries as the Captain and let us do whatever makes us comfortable during the trip. He is an easy to be with skipper. We did snorkeling and used his kayak to see the beauty of Bacuit bay.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 9 hours

You get a private nine-hour boat day from Coron Harbor Square, with a guide, captain, lunch, snorkeling gear, and an ice cooler. Visit Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Banol Beach, CYC Beach, and Coral Garden. Speedboats reach popular stops sooner, while the yacht gives you more room and a slower, more comfortable ride.

“The yacht is great, there were five of us and plenty of room in the rear open area. Very friendly crew, captain and guide. A varied and plentiful lunch is included. Not mentioned in the description is the fact that a maximum of six destinations are visited, further destinations, even within the planned time frame, are charged extra.”

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7.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunset Sailing

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

You sail Bacuit Bay for 1.5 hours aboard a traditional Filipino paraw with double outriggers. Departing at 4:00 PM, the boat carries 5 to 8 people and includes an English-speaking guide. Expect sunset views, limestone cliffs, calm water, and possible splashes, so bring dry clothes and protect your camera.

“Such a magical experience and a must do! Sailing along, sitting on the netting of the boat watching the sunset is something I will remember for a long time. Guides were great and definitely worth your money! Make sure you’re prepared, as there is high likelihood of you getting wet. Lots of fun and a big recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 5 hours

You’ll sail Bacuit Bay in a private traditional paraw with an English-speaking crew, stopping at Ipil Beach and Papaya Beach for snorkeling, crystal kayaking, swimming, and lunch. Victor, James, and Christian are among the crew members named by recent guests. The five-hour trip begins at 10:30 AM and suits active couples or small groups.

“We really liked sailing to the Snake Island! Such a great experience. A perfect mix of relax, swimming and exciting sailing in the sea. The crew was welcoming and friendly. The lunch was also great! We really enjoyed this private trip. Thanks to all members of the crew for such a wonderful time.”

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