The 15 Best Sailing Trips in the Philippines

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’s famous lagoons, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos, and the private Star Beach. You’ll get lunch, towels, life jackets, an environmental fee, and a personal guide, with routes changing by day.

“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 by White Beach, near Astoria Boracay, then board a traditional bamboo double-outrigger paraw. You will cruise for 30 minutes with a captain, lifejacket, and photographs included. Sunset views depend on weather, and the boat may return before the sun fully drops.

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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 sailing catamaran, visiting El Nido’s lagoons, beaches, and snorkeling spots. Your English-speaking crew serves lunch and refreshments, provides towels and life jackets, and takes you to the El Nido Yachting Club’s private beach. Routes change by day.

“The tour was great. Mark our guide was lovely, as were all the boat crew. My 70 year old Dad had a little seasickness so I’d recommend people bring seasickness tablets if they aren’t great on boats.”

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4.Boracay Sunset Cruise with RedWhale Party Yacht

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

Board RedWhale at Astoria Boracay for a four-hour sunset cruise with a DJ, unlimited pika-pika, cocktails and mocktails, snorkeling, freediving, kayaking, paddleboarding, a waterslide, rooftop jumps, and free photos. Crew member Darrel earns special mention for warm, attentive service.

“A party cruise at 9am was very interesting but yet so much fun lol. Free food and drinks and the guides definitely put on a show ! Plenty space on such a large yacht.”

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5.Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

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

Sail privately with skipper Sylvain aboard a comfortable 43-foot Beneteau Oceanis 430. Cruise sheltered Bacuit Bay, snorkel at Malpacao Island, relax at Lagen Island, eat lunch aboard, and return at sunset. The boat carries up to five guests, with snorkeling gear, fruit, juice, and lunch included.

“We had a great day out on the water, visiting islands and beaches and snorkeling. Thank you Sylvain for a wonderful day.”

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6.Private Island-Hopping Tour on a Yacht or Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours on a private Coron yacht or speedboat with an English or Tagalog guide, fresh lunch, snorkeling gear, and stops at Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Coral Garden, Banol Beach, and CYC Beach. Hotel pickup and drone photography are optional.

“The tour was great and the team were fantastic! Such a great way to explore and experience Coron. The only feedback we have is it would have been good to have some sort of wooden ladder to get back onto the boat at each destination/beaches. My father had limited mobility, and while he was able to get onto the boat as it had an open section in the back, he was not able to get off the boat at any locations as he would not get off/on easily. This was the reason we booked the yacht originally as we thought the open back would make it more accessible, but unfortunately…”

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7.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

You’ll sail Bacuit Bay from 4:00 PM on a traditional Filipino paraw with double outriggers. Expect 1.5 hours of sunset views, limestone cliffs, calm water, and wet feet or clothing. Captain Victor has received special praise. Bring towels, dry clothes, and biodegradable sunscreen.

“This activity was one of my best memories. Just enjoying the ocean and the sunset. The guide and company were super friendly and were so dedicated to give me a great experience. Even though I was only booking they accommodated for me. Thank you team for making my stay at El Nido special. Would highly recommend”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours on a private paraw sailing Bacuit Bay, with an English-speaking crew, snorkeling gear, crystal kayaks, and lunch at Papaya Beach. Expect limestone cliffs, calm water, and stops at Ipil and Papaya. Crew members Victor, James, and Christian have been praised for friendly, clear service.

“Such a great adventure! It was our first time on a sailing vessel, and we loved it! Victor and Christian were wonderful! It was evident that we were in good and capable hands. They were great at communicating what we were doing, where we were going, and explaining the winds and processes. Lunch was great! The stops were excellent! We highly recommend this for the adventurers!”

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9.El Nido Islands: Private Paraw Sunset Sailing

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

Set out at 4:30 PM on a private traditional paraw for 1.5 hours around Bacuit Bay. Expect limestone cliffs, clear water, sunset views, and time for beach exploration. The group limit is five, though the listed price covers up to two. Crew members Rapy and Gerald have earned special praise.

“A magical and unforgettable experience. Watching the sun set over El Nido’s islands while sailing was simply breathtaking.”

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10.Private Traditional Bamboo Boat Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour

Meet Boracay Adventures Travel near Astoria Station 1 and walk to a private paraw boat for a one-hour sail. You will feel sea spray, sit beside the balancing outriggers, and enjoy wide views of Boracay. The crew can help with photos, but bring only swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“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

Join the Andy World yacht from White Beach for a two-hour Boracay sunset cruise with an onboard DJ, pizza, spaghetti, fruit, drinks, and water activities including a crystal kayak, paddle board, mermaid tail, and snorkeling gear. English and Tagalog hosts greet you near Astoria Boracay.

“This was so much fun. Great music great service activities the food was okay i had a lot of fun”

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12.Paraw Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 30 min

Meet your English or Tagalog-speaking host near Astoria Boracay, then board a bamboo double-outrigger paraw for a calm cruise around Boracay Bay. The boatman handles the sailing while you enjoy clear water and open views. The standard ride is 30 minutes, with a 60-minute option available.

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13.El Nido Islands: Shared Paraw Sunrise Sailing

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

Leave El Nido at 4:30 AM aboard a traditional Filipino paraw with double outriggers. An English-speaking crew guides you across Bacuit Bay beneath the stars, then toward sunrise, limestone cliffs, clear water, and marine life. The shared boat carries 5 to 8 people and costs ₱1,500 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!”

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14.Mactan Sunset Cruise Ultimate Yacht Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $141

Join a yacht cruise from Mactan Marina Wharf at 4 pm for sunset views, dinner, a complimentary glass of wine, and DJ or live acoustic music. The route passes beneath the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway, with an onboard photographer and return to the same dock.

“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, crew, and licensed guides. Choose from Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Coral Garden, beaches, and reefs. Lunch, snorkeling gear, and vests are included, while entrance fees and hotel transfers depend on your booking option.

“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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