15 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 $35

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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9.El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Sunset Sailing

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

Set sail from El Nido at 4:30 PM on a private traditional paraw for 1.5 hours around Bacuit Bay. You’ll see limestone cliffs, clear water, beaches, and marine life while the English-speaking crew handles the boat and photos. The boat holds up to five people, though the listed price is for a group of two.

“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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10.Private Traditional Bamboo Boat Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour

Meet the Boracay Adventures Travel guide beside Tiger Sugar Cafe near Astoria Station 1, then walk to the beach for a private paraw sailing trip. You will ride a colorful bamboo outrigger boat, feel the breeze and spray, and view Boracay from the water. Justine has helped guests reach the meeting point on time, while the boat crew can assist with photos.

“It was very fun. The water was amazing and I felt safe throughout the tour. Justine was super nice and made sure I got to the meeting spot on time”

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11.Ultimate Party Cruise aboard the Andy World Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Best value

Board the Andy World yacht near Astoria Boracay for a two-hour sunset cruise with an onboard DJ, pizza, spaghetti, fruit, mixed drinks, and water activities. Expect a social party setting, English and Tagalog-speaking staff, and open-water views. Bring a towel and change of clothes, and verify the meeting details before you go.

“Best party boat I have ever been! Good music, nice food and fun people! Highly recommended!!”

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12.Paraw Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 30 min

Meet your English or Tagalog-speaking host at White Beach near Astoria Boracay, then board a bamboo double-outrigger paraw. Your boatman handles the sailing while you enjoy calm water, gentle breezes, and open views. The ride lasts 30 or 60 minutes, with lifejackets provided. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes.

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13.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunrise Sailing

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

Meet before 4:00 AM for a 4:30 AM shared paraw cruise across Bacuit Bay. Your English-speaking crew guides a small group of 5 to 8 aboard a double-outrigger sailboat, with starry skies, limestone cliffs, calm water, and sunrise views. Bring towels, spare clothes, and biodegradable sunscreen.

“This was by far the best experience we had in El Nido! The team was super nice and made the trip very pleasant and fun for us. If you are around definitely try this!”

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14.Mactan Sunset Cruise Ultimate Yacht Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $141

Set sail from Mactan Marina Wharf at 4 pm for a three-hour yacht cruise around Mactan Island. You’ll enjoy dinner, one complimentary glass of wine, live acoustic music or a DJ, and views beneath the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway. The cruise ends where it began and carries up to 40 passengers.

“OMG, this sunset cruise was literally everything! The music had us all in full vacay mode, and those views around Mactan were just awesom. The food was super yummy too - not gonna lie, I probably had way too many servings but #noregretsRead more”

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15.Coron Island Hopping Tour: via Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $357

Spend about nine hours on a private yacht around Coron, choosing stops with your skipper. Swim at Kayangan or Barracuda Lake, snorkel Coral Garden and Skeleton Reef, and relax at beaches such as Banul, Smith, or CYC. Lunch, crew, guides, vests, and snorkeling gear are included. Hotel transfers are optional.

“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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