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El Nido
El Nido. Board from 5 pm, meet your skipper and enjoy the first dinner on board.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / CC BY 4.0SeasonDec–Apr
AirportEl Nido
Cabin from£1,170
Boat from£8,350
A week here
A one-way passage from El Nido to Coron: lagoons between limestone cliffs, the deserted Calamian islands, Kayangan Lake and Japanese wrecks.
Itinerary
The week, day by day
Tap a day or a point on the map. Indicative route: your skipper adapts it to the wind.
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Bacuit Bay
Bacuit Bay: Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon and Miniloc island by kayak.
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Linapacan
Linapacan, with some of the clearest water on Earth and no one around.
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Culion
Culion, an island with a history, and an anchorage among mangroves.
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Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon: fresh and salt water between limestone walls.
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Coron Wrecks
Snorkel or dive the Japanese Second World War wrecks.
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Coron
Coron: breakfast and disembark. One-way route, fly out of Coron (Busuanga).
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Flight to El Nido (ENI) · Coron (USU)
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Approximate; with a connection when there is no direct flight.
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Weeks here
7 daysNature & Adventure
Whales, volcanoes, marine reserves and real sailing.
from £1,030See →
7 daysRomance
Honeymoons, proposals and anniversaries at sea.
from £1,170See →
7 daysCelebration
Stag, hen, birthday or anniversary — the boat is the party.
from £1,170See →
7 daysRelax
Slow mornings, quiet coves, no alarm clocks.
from £1,030See →
Extras
Make it yours
Services from trusted local suppliers. Ask when you book and we send you a price.
Diving and PADI courses
Try-dives, guided dives or your diving licence during the week.
Guided snorkelling
The best reefs and spots with a local guide.
Local guide ashore
Villages, history and spots no guidebook shows.
Yoga and massage
Sunrise classes on deck and massages in a cove.
Chef or host on board
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners cooked on board with local produce.
Provisioning delivered
Arrive to a full fridge: food, drinks and ice.
Airport–marina transfers
We pick you up at the airport and drop you at the boat.
Photographer and drone
A shoot on board and the week filmed from the air.
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel with medical and cancellation cover.
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Book your week
Pick a week to see prices and availability.
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Experiences
See all (12)Experiences in El Nido to Coron
Day tripEl Nido Tour A: Island Hopping & Lagoons
Palawan’s most famous boat trip: Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon and white-sand beaches in Bacuit Bay. A full day on a bangka boat with snorkelling and lunch on board.
from £85 per person8 h →
DivingCoron Wreck Diving: 2-Dive Trip
Dive the Japanese supply ships sunk in 1944 around Coron Bay, one of the world’s top wreck-diving destinations. A day trip with two guided dives for certified divers.
from £190 per person7 h →
Day tripCoron Island Hopping Tour: Kayangan Lake
Explore Coron’s most spectacular lakes and lagoons by bangka: Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon and the island’s reefs. A full day of snorkelling, swimming and limestone scenery.
from £85 per person8 h →
TransferEl Nido to Coron Ferry: Ticket & Transfer
Travel between El Nido and Coron by fast ferry, in either direction, with transfer between your hotel and the port. The most direct way to link Palawan’s two top destinations.
from £140 per person4 h →
Day tripEl Nido Tour C: Hidden Beach & Secret Beach
The El Nido tour snorkellers love most: beaches hidden between cliffs, Matinloc Shrine and coral reefs. Shared boat with lunch on board.
from £85 per person8 h →
Boat tripPrivate Island Hopping in El Nido
A bangka just for your group to combine Bacuit Bay’s lagoons, beaches and snorkel spots at your own pace. Leave before the shared boats and reach the best places first.
from £520 per group8 h →
DivingEl Nido Scuba Diving: 2-Dive Trip
Dive Bacuit Bay among coral walls, swim-throughs and turtles. Two guided dives in one day, for certified divers.
from £245 per person6 h →
DivingPADI Open Water Course in El Nido
Learn to dive in one of the Philippines’ most beautiful settings and earn your PADI certification in 3 to 4 days. Warm water, great visibility and professional instructors.
from £1,255 per person3–4 days →
SnorkellingCoron Reefs and Wrecks Snorkelling Tour
Snorkel over a Second World War Japanese wreck and the reefs of Siete Pecados. The Coron tour for seeing the best of the underwater world without diving.
from £85 per person7 h →
Local guideCoron Town Tour & Maquinit Hot Springs
Climb Mount Tapyas for sunset over Coron and finish in the saltwater hot springs of Maquinit. The perfect plan for your arrival afternoon.
from £50 per person4 h →
HikingEl Nido Land Tour: Nacpan Beach & Waterfalls
Discover El Nido by land: the endless Nacpan Beach, Nagkalit-kalit waterfalls and viewpoints over the bay. The ideal plan for a day off the boats.
from £70 per person7 h →
TransferPuerto Princesa to El Nido Van Transfer
The most common way to reach El Nido: an air-conditioned van from Puerto Princesa airport to your accommodation. Shared seat or private van.
from £35 per person5–6 h →
Book with confidence
- Hold your place with a £175 deposit
- Pay the rest in instalments up to 60 days before
- Free date change up to 90 days before
- 24-hour cancellation, full refund
Questions
Before you sail
When is the best time to sail in Philippines: El Nido to Coron?
The season runs from December to April.
How do I get there?
Fly to El Nido (ENI) · Coron (USU). Your skipper meets you at the marina.
How much is it?
Cabins from £1,170 per person or the whole boat from £8,350 per week.
What is included?
The boat, a licensed skipper, bed linen, towels, final cleaning and insurance. Food, drinks, fuel and marinas come from a shared on-board kitty.
How much is the kitty?
Usually £130–£220 per person per week, depending on meals ashore and motoring.
How do I book?
Choose your week and destination, reserve with a £175 deposit per person and pay the balance 60 days before.