Philippines · BOAT TOURS IN EL NIDO
The 9 best boat tours in El Nido you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Review of El Nido Tour D, a quieter seven-hour boat trip to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island.
“Excellent! From kayaking to snorkelling to the crew and lunch we had an awesome day. Fabulous stops and we also had an amazing group of people on our boat! Loads of fun”
Review of El Nido’s premium catamaran cruise, with lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“the guides were brilliant and very friendly. the boat was gorgeous and we were looked after throughout. the places we visited were beautiful and we got to do some snorkeling in unreal spots”
Review of El Nido’s $34 group boat tour to Small and Cadlao Lagoons, Pasandigan Cove, Paradise Beach, and Serenity Beach.
“The excursion was great! Could recommend everyone to book tour D when visiting El Nido, tour is more private and you visit thesame beautiful spots including the Moana beach known from TikTok Only thing I would recommend is to book on the spot or direct, local price is 1200Php or €18/$21,- per person.”
Sail El Nido’s Bacuit Bay at sunset on a traditional paraw, with limestone views, calm water, and practical safety tips.
“Victor, the captain is very good man, did great sunset for me! Salamat!”
Sail Bacuit Bay by private paraw from El Nido, with beaches, snorkeling, crystal kayaks, lunch, and a small-group setting.
“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.”
Review of El Nido Tour C, a private 8-hour boat trip to Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, and top snorkeling spots.
“Nuestra experiencia no fue muy buena, primero porque nos cambiaron el itinerario debido al tiempo y nos dijeron que iríamos a otros lugares, y nos redujeron a tres lugares a visitar, una vez en el barco nos dijeron que a uno de los lugares tampoco podríamos ir. Luego al llegar a la laguna tuvimos que dar la vuelta porque había muchísima gente y no habían kayak, y fuimos a otro lugar para luego volver más tarde a la laguna… la embarcación no posee kayak y hay que bajar a la playa únicamente nadando o pisando los corales, a la hora de comer nuestra tripulación preparó la comida y nos sugirieron…”
Sail Bacuit Bay aboard a private paraw at sunset, with limestone cliffs, calm water, beach time, and a friendly English-speaking crew.
“A magical and unforgettable experience. Watching the sun set over El Nido’s islands while sailing was simply breathtaking.”
Sail Bacuit Bay before dawn on a traditional paraw, watching stars, limestone cliffs, and sunrise for $35 per person.
“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!”
Review of El Nido’s five-hour shared paraw cruise, with Ipil and Papaya beaches, snorkeling, crystal kayaking, lunch, and practical booking tips.
“This was a fantastic way to spend the day visiting beautiful locations in such an amazing boat.”
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