My recommended tours & cruises in Palawan

The tours and cruises I recommend to my friends, from El Nido to Coron. I've been living in Palawan for 11 years: I've done them myself or they come from my close circle here.

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Multi-day cruises

Croisière privée sur demande

Custom · Private camps

Message me directly to arrange a custom private cruise — negotiated rate, no middleman.

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Luxury Experience in Palawan

Luxury Experience in Palawan ✨ Luxury

Palawan · luxury speedboat & boat

Luxury option, by request only — speedboat or luxury boat.

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El Nido Paradise — 3 days / 2 nights

El Nido Paradise — 3 days / 2 nights Favourite

El Nido ↔ Coron · Both directions · Joiner & private

Departures in both directions: El Nido → Coron or Coron → El Nido. My former employer — boats and crew I've known forever. The standard I recommend first.

₱21,900

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El Nido Paradise — Port Barton · 3 days / 2 nights

Port Barton ↔ El Nido · Both directions

Departures in both directions: Port Barton → El Nido or El Nido → Port Barton. New cruise, still under the radar, through a stretch of coast few agencies cover. For this first year of the expedition, it's back to basics: tent camping, off the beaten path — for adventure lovers. Operated by El Nido Paradise, my former employer — I fully trust their boats and crew.

₱18,900

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Pirata Experience — 3 days / 2 nights

Pirata Experience — 3 days / 2 nights

El Nido ↔ Coron · Both directions · One departure/day

Departures in both directions: El Nido → Coron or Coron → El Nido. The team behind Pirata Experience is the former Sea Tours crew — lots of experience on this route, quality service with real attention to detail. A very good company. Cheaper than El Nido Paradise for the same format, the boats and camps are a step below — but it's still great value for those who can't stretch to El Nido Paradise. Several of my former crewmates work there today, including Koy, my former partner and team cook. Good to know before booking, especially until December: if the coastguard cancels the departure, they don't refund, they only reschedule the tour to a later date. Keep some flexibility in your plans.

₱18,900

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Big Dream — 4 days / 3 nights

Big Dream — 4 days / 3 nights Favourite

El Nido ↔ Coron · Both directions

Departures in both directions: El Nido → Coron or Coron → El Nido. For me, THE reference for the 4-day / 3-night expedition between El Nido and Coron — it's their specialty and it shows. Some of the best-equipped boats around, a top crew, great food — and they even provide fins, not just mask and snorkel. Ricky, my former chief boat mechanic, works there now. If you have time for the long format, this is the one I recommend.

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Wanderwave — 3 days / 2 nights

Wanderwave — 3 days / 2 nights

El Nido ↔ Coron · Both directions

Departures in both directions: El Nido → Coron or Coron → El Nido. A young company that does things well, in a serious and professional way, and cheaper than the other 3-day cruises between El Nido and Coron. They rent their boat and the camps aren't theirs, but the organisation is solid — and there are even bean bags on the boat. Adventure-style with a great vibe: cliff jumping, fishing, karaoke and bonfire, nights in nipa huts. 18,000 pesos, 17,000 with the promo code from their official website. To book, message me: I'll set up a WhatsApp group with you and the manager.

₱18,000

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Tours in El Nido

Palawan Divers

Palawan Divers

El Nido, PADI diving

This is where I got my Open Water certification — a professional team, serious yet fun. Discovery dives, PADI courses up to Dive Master, fun dives. For prices of fun dives and all the courses and certifications on offer, check their website directly (Book button).

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Tropical Vista

Private bangka tours — El Nido

Private bangka tours in El Nido, to see the must-see spots without joining the big groups. Meals cooked fresh that same morning, boarding around 8:30 am, route adapted to the tide to make the most of the sandbar. Time at each spot is up to you, lunch on the beach or on the boat, your choice.

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La Plage Speedboat

La Plage Speedboat Favourite

Custom tour, no frills

My favourite tour in El Nido — a top professional crew. Thanks to Tanya and Alec for this format that avoids the crowds in El Nido bay. The team adapts to what you want, the food is great, the boat is comfortable. Book ahead, it's often full — but if you want an off-the-beaten-path tour, this is it. Later departure at 11am, finishing after all the other boat tours, so you get to enjoy one of El Nido's best spots almost entirely alone. Price: ₱22,000 for 2 to 4 people, then ₱4,000 per extra person (10 people maximum).

₱22,000 (2–4 pax)

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Maadgood

El Nido, custom bangka

For meeting people and good vibes — a beautiful bangka, custom tour, DJ or acoustic music on board, drinks included, massage possible. ₱3,999 per person on the shared tour.

₱3,999 / pax

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Philippines à la Carte

Philippines à la Carte

Speedboat

A reliable speedboat alternative for a custom outing.

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Julien's sailboat — day + night on board

Julien's sailboat — day + night on board

Bacuit Bay · private sailboat

Julien, a friend of mine, takes you aboard his sailboat for a day and a night: sailing and anchoring in remote corners of Bacuit Bay, away from the usual tour routes. For those who love sailing. Price: €480 for 2 people.

€480 (2 pax)

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Tours in Coron

Super Ultimate Tour with Hakim

Super Ultimate Tour with Hakim

Private / semi-private tour

Coron's must-sees in one day: Kayangan and Barracuda lakes, Twin Lagoon, Coral Garden, Siete Pecados, Banul and Smith beaches. With Hakim and his team, who know Coron inside out. 100% trustworthy.

₱1,950 – ₱3,650 / pax

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Reefs and Wrecks Tour with Hakim

Private / semi-private tour

Coron's wrecks and reefs by snorkel: Lusong Gunboat, Lusong Coral Garden, Pass Island, East Tangat Wreck. With Hakim and his team, who know Coron inside out. 100% trustworthy.

₱1,750 – ₱4,100 / pax

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Island Escapade Tour with Hakim

Private / semi-private tour

The white-sand islands and beaches around Coron: Ditaytayan, Malcapuya, Banana Island, Bulog Dos. With Hakim and his team, who know Coron inside out. 100% trustworthy.

₱1,950 – ₱4,300 / pax

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