The Philippines · SAILING
The 15 best sailing trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Seacret 50ft catamaran island hopping in El Nido, Palawan, with private Star Beach, lagoons, lunch, towels, and a smooth crew.
“Exceptional tour!! The crew was very well trained and they made our whole experience so smooth and special. The places we visited were amazing and we also had access to a private beach. Lunch was delicious as well. I highly recommend this tour!!”
A 30-minute sunset paraw sail from White Beach, Boracay. Bamboo outrigger, sea breeze, crystal water, and included photos.
Full-day El Nido island hopping on a 50-foot catamaran with lunch, guided stops, snacks, and a private beach. Premium day out for $150.
“Oh, wow! The catamaran day exceded our expectations! The catamaran is super big, super well maintained, the food prepared for us was very tasty and fresh. And the crew... the crew was super fun, careful, helpful! Loved them! Just the perfect day island hoping with cool people (we were 9 ppl on the boat that day), amazing beautiful beaches and viewing spots. Don't even think, just choose this trip! you won't regret it!”
Boracay sunset on a party yacht with snorkeling, paddleboarding, DJ fun, unlimited pika-pika and drinks, plus free onboard photos.
“RedWhale Cruise offers an unforgettable experience packed with activities! From the moment I arrived, the crew's enthusiasm set the tone. I enjoy unlimited pica-pica, beverages, fruits, and Korean cup noodles on board— and yes, truly unlimited! The energetic crew hosts thrilling activities, including kayaking, paddleboarding, water sliding, snorkeling, freediving, and an extreme speedboat tour. They provide snorkeling masks, fins, GoPros, and 360 cameras for free, even helping with underwater shots! During the cruise, there’s a fun karaoke session where guests showcase their talents. It was a blast! The upper deck has beach beds, while the lower deck has a net for sunbathing. They even provi...”
Private 8-hour El Nido sailing on a 43-foot yacht, with secluded beaches, snorkeling gear, lunch, and sunset in Bacuit Bay.
“Sailing with Sylvain was the best tour I did with my girlfriend in El Nido! He knows his craft and felt safe all along. He knows his boundaries as the Captain and let us do whatever makes us comfortable during the trip. He is an easy to be with skipper. We did snorkeling and used his kayak to see the beauty of Bacuit bay.”
Private Coron island-hopping by yacht or speedboat, Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, snorkeling, and lunch, with optional drone photos.
“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.”
Sail on a shared paraw sunset cruise in Bacuit Bay, El Nido. Small groups, 4 PM timing, smooth sailing, and easy water time.
“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…”
Private paraw sailing in Bacuit Bay with stops at Ipil and Papaya beaches, lunch, snorkel gear, and crystal kayaks.
“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 :)”
Private paraw sunset sailing in El Nido’s Bacuit Bay, small-group cruise with calm views and photo stops, 1.5 hours.
“honestly one of the best experiences we could’ve ask for in El Nido, I urge everyone to go, our boat men Rapy & Gerald were incredible and we had a great time ❤️ thank you.”
Private paraw sailing on Boracay’s coast, a calm 1-hour bamboo-boat trip with clear water, sea breeze, and great photo moments.
“Paraw sailing. The wind blowing on your face and water splashing on your body. The sailors are friendly and helpful.”
2-hour sunset party cruise in Boracay on the Andy World Yacht with onboard DJ, snacks, pizza, mixed drinks, and water toys.
“the ambiance was really cool, music and dancing. the promised drinks were not there helas like the rum cocktails etc and very limited food but overall it was ok”
Quiet, wind-powered Paraw sailing on calm Boracay waters with a friendly boatman, lifejacket included, and big bay views in just 30 or 60 minutes.
El Nido shared paraw sunrise sailing at 4:30 AM. Stargaze, cruise Bacuit Bay, and enjoy small-group views for about $35.
“The activity was canceled by the organizer side and we agreed that they would refund the money however they did not give the money back and keep ignoring my requests. The worst experience ever.”
Take a 3-hour Mactan sunset yacht cruise with dinner, live music, and a free glass of wine, plus photos. Cash fees apply.
“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”
Coron’s island day by private yacht. Snorkel, swim, and hop beaches and lagoons at your pace, with lunch and gear included.
“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”
Pick the island first. The kind of day sorts itself out after that.
