Yacht Charter in Palawan

Palawan is an archipelago and to make the most of your holiday on the island, you'd need to hop from one island to another, or one lagoon to another. And the only way to enjoy all the magnificent karst limestone cliffs that spring from the crystal clear waters and into the sky is on a boat. But why would you hop on a boat with 10 other strangers when you can rent a yacht and have the boat all to yourself? And better yet, because you're not following a scheduled itinerary, have the secret spots all for yourself?

Chartering a yacht in Palawan is relatively easy to do because of the influx of tourists coming from different parts of the world. Local tour companies have started to offer yacht charters to cater to the more upscale tourist who values privacy and luxury. There are many private marinas all across Palawan, mostly found in private resorts. Some of these include the El Nido Yachting Club, the Busuanga Yacht Club, and the Marina del Sol Resort and Yacht Club. While they are spread all across the archipelago, you can reach most spots from any of these ports. Itineraries can range from island hopping to scuba diving, shipwreck diving, and exploring secret lagoons and hidden beaches.

Palawan yacht charter prices vary depending on a lot of factors. One of which is the size of the yacht, the number of people on board, the accommodations you want, as well as the rental duration. There are different tour operators and yacht charter companies in Palawan and each has its very own price rates. Since the yacht chartering industry is not very well established yet, private operators can pretty much offer prices on their own since there are no standard rate regulations. A 46-feet catamaran could cost $7,500 for a full day excursion; or $15,000 for a 72-feet catamaran. For liveaboards, the rate could be as little at $300 per person per day with full catering, to $700 per person per day.

There are two seasons in the Philippines, the wet and dry season. The best time for a yacht charter is definitely during the dry months of March to May when the sea is calm, and it's sunny all season long. If you fancy a sailboat, the months of November to January are the most ideal since these are the months with the Philippines' strongest winds, caused by the Amihan wind, also known as the cool Northeast monsoon wind that comes from Siberia and China.

The possibilities are endless for a day-tour on a yacht charter in Palawan. There's so much to do and so many places to see that you'll find it difficult to choose which is the best for you and your loved ones. Let's begin with a Puerto Princesa yacht charter day tour. Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan and it hosts the largest airport on the island. Because of this, Puerto Princesa is the jumping point for most tours. If you want to explore Puerto Princesa on a yacht before heading to the more popular El Nido or Coron, you can explore Honda Bay, with several smaller islands such as Luli, Starfish, and Cowrie.

For an El Nido yacht charter for a day, there are so many places to discover, such as the Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, hidden beaches, and coves. El Nido is the gateway to Bacuit Bay, where ancient Karst limestone formations are found towering over the crystal clear waters. In its secret lagoons, the water is so clear you can see the very bottom with your own eyes, marine sanctuaries, and pristine white beaches.

Coron Island, which is found in the northern part of Palawan, is one of the most popular destinations. You can charter a yacht from Coron or from Busuanga Island, where a second airport is located, and start your yacht charter with a trip to Kayangan Lake, with its beautiful blue and green shades of water, jagged limestone cliffs, and just a perfect slice of paradise. You can then proceed to Barracuda Lake, and if you scuba dive, explore the many Japanese shipwrecks found beneath its waters.

Because there is so much to explore in Palawan, a one-day excursion is simply not enough. To truly enjoy the island experience, you have to sleep under the stars and awaken to the soft sway of the waves. Yacht charter El Nido or Coron is perfect for overnight charters. Imagine exploring the incredible natural wonders during the day, then spending a sunset over cocktails on the deck of your private yacht, then having a romantic dinner with freshly caught seafood before capping the night way. Then come morning, you are awakened to the gentle rocking of soft waves and as you head up the deck, you are witness to a glorious hidden cove that you have only to yourselves as the sun is just about to rise. An overnight yacht charter is truly a spectacular experience in Palawan, whether in El Nido or Coron.

As mentioned, there are 1,780 islands in Palawan with many of them still relatively unexplored. Why not visit most of them with a one-week Palawan expedition? You can start in Coron, exploring the many world-class dive spots, lagoons, and beaches, then make your way down to El Nido to Bacuit Bay, then finish your charter in Puerto Princesa. You can end your tour of Palawan with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

On a yacht charter for a week in Palawan, you get to anchor on any of the islands' bays, sleep in your luxurious air-conditioned cabins, have your food prepared by the crew, and you are treated with VIP service from day one. A yacht charter Palawan truly is the best way to explore every amazing thing this island has to offer. It's no surprise Palawan has been voted the best island in the world. With incredible natural beauty, a booming tourism infrastructure, and warm, friendly hospitality, Palawan is truly a must-experience at least once in your life. With so much to do and so many beautiful places to see, only a yacht charter can do justice to this fabulous slice of paradise.