The 15 Sailing Trips in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

1.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

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

Spend seven hours aboard Seacret, a 50-foot sailing catamaran from El Nido Yachting Club. You’ll visit three or four island stops, including a private beach, limestone lagoons, Hidden Beach, and Seven Commandos. Lunch, towels, life jackets, a guide, and the environmental fee are included. The tour runs at 9:00 am on selected days.

“This trip had definitely put the bar higher. It’s no longer the destination but the entire sail itself is beyond my expectations. Hats off to the entire boat crew, they’re made everything spectacular.”

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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 sail a traditional bamboo double-outrigger paraw for 30 minutes. You’ll feel the sea breeze, photograph the bay, and watch for sunset, though cloudy weather and an early return can limit the view.

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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. Depending on the day, you’ll visit Big or Cadlao Lagoon, Hidden Beach, Small Lagoon, Seven Commandos, Helicopter Island, and the El Nido Yachting Club’s private beach. Lunch, towels, life jackets, guiding, and the environmental fee are included.

“Perfect island hopping day! We decided to go with the nicer catamaran cruise as opposed to one of the cheaper tours and we are glad that we did. Omar and his crew were so kind, helpful and had great communication before the tour and throughout the day of the tour. There were 15 guests on board and we had plenty of space; our ages ranged from late 20’s to early 40’s and we all ended up going out for drinks together afterwards. It was one of the guests birthdays and the crew provided a cake so we could celebrate! Our tour was on a Sunday and we had 3 stops…”

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4.Boracay Sunset Cruise with RedWhale Party Yacht

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

Join RedWhale at Astoria Boracay for a four-hour sunset yacht cruise with snorkeling, breath-hold swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, crystal kayaking, a water slide, rooftop jumps, food, cocktails, mocktails, and a DJ. The crew also provides photos and videos through its website. Morning departures add a babysitter and hair braiding.

“Best activity in Boracay Amazing Experience! Highly Recommended We had an incredible time during the tour! Everything was perfectly organized, and we truly enjoyed every moment. The staff was outstanding—so friendly, professional, and attentive to our needs. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic experience. Thank you for an unforgettable day!”

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5.Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

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

Spend eight hours with skipper Sylvain aboard a private Beneteau Oceanis 430 for up to five guests. Sail across sheltered Bacuit Bay, snorkel at Malpacao Island, stop at Lagen Island, eat lunch on board, and watch the sunset on the way back to El Nido. The route can change with weather.

“This trip was the highlight of our holidays! Sylvain takes you to places where none of the common tourist boats go. Beautiful sand banks and nice snorkeling spots. We can 100% recommend!”

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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 trip from Coron Harbor Square or your hotel, with an English or Tagalog guide, lunch, snorkeling gear, and an ice cooler. Visit Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Banol Beach, CYC Beach, and Coral Garden. Guides such as Juan, Chris, and Steven have helped families and couples shape the day around their interests.

“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 board a traditional Filipino paraw at 4:00 PM for a 1.5-hour sunset sail across Bacuit Bay. Expect limestone cliffs, clear water, and a chance to sit on the boat’s outer netting. English-speaking guides, including captain Victor, lead small groups of 5 to 8. Bring dry clothes, towels, and a waterproof way to protect your valuables.

“I’m surprised this trip has so many 5-star reviews. I don’t usually leave negative feedback, but I feel the need to share my honest experience. Firstly, this is a sailboat that relies entirely on the wind to move and stay upright, which didn’t feel very safe. You’re sat in a net on either side of the boat — the one my partner and I were on went underwater. It was scary, and all of my possessions, including an expensive camera, got soaked. We sailed miles out from land, and as it got darker, I started to feel quite anxious. No one on my trip was provided a life jacket. If…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 5 hours

Set sail from El Nido at 10:30 AM on a private paraw cruise with an English-speaking crew. You’ll visit Ipil and Papaya beaches for snorkeling, crystal-kayak paddling, swimming, and a beach lunch. The boat carries up to five people, with Victor, James, or Christian among the crew members reported on recent trips.

“A very memorable activity. Being able to sail without a motor is something I never thought I would experience. I felt like Moana!! Huge thank you to our guides Victor & James :)”

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9.El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Sunset Sailing

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

Set out around 4:30 PM on a private traditional paraw with an English-speaking crew, including boatmen such as Rapy and Gerald. You will sail Bacuit Bay for 1.5 hours, view El Nido’s limestone cliffs, pause for beach exploration and water activities, and watch the light change over the islands. Bring towels, dry clothes, and biodegradable 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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10.Private Traditional Bamboo Boat Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour

Meet your English or Tagalog-speaking coordinator near Tiger Sugar beside Astoria Station 1, then walk to the beach for a private one-hour paraw sail. You will get wet, share the boat with your group, and enjoy wide views of Boracay from the water. Justine has helped guests reach the meeting point on time.

“Guide is very nice, the company is responsive and flexible, sailor helped us take some photos and videos and gave us a very relaxing morning”

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11.Ultimate Party Cruise aboard the Andy World Yacht

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

Meet your English or Tagalog host near Astoria Boracay and board the Andy World yacht for a two-hour sunset cruise. Expect DJ music, pizza, spaghetti, fruit, rum Coke, gin and juice, and water activities such as a crystal kayak and paddle board. It suits social groups, but the mood may also include families and children.

“The staff were extremely friendly and really got everyone hyped, so much fun!”

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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, island views, and a quiet ride. Choose 30 or 60 minutes. Small groups are limited to eight people.

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13.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunrise Sailing

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

Meet before dawn for a 1.5-hour shared paraw cruise across Bacuit Bay. Sail beneath the stars, watch first light reach El Nido’s limestone cliffs, and enjoy a quiet start with an English-speaking crew. Boats carry 5 to 8 people, and private sailing may be available for an added fee.

“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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14.Mactan Sunset Cruise Ultimate Yacht Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $141

Board at Mactan Marina Wharf for a three-hour sunset cruise around Mactan Island. Enjoy dinner, a complimentary glass of wine, music from a DJ or acoustic duo, and views beneath the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway. The boat carries up to 40 people and returns to the same wharf.

“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 with your own group, skipper, crew, and licensed guides. You can shape the day around Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, beaches, and reefs. Lunch, snorkeling gear, and vests are included. Hotel transfers are optional, and entrance fees cost extra.

“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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