Speedboat boat tour between El Nido and Coron
Need to get between these locations quickly? Sometimes one’s travel plans can change, or you’re just traveling on the fly and need to move, catch your flight, or perhaps the ferries are all booked, which can also happen. If you are in a rush you can reach us through our contact form near the top of our main island hopping in the Philippines page and we will try our best to accommodate you.
It’s not cheap but at least you have an option. Most of the tours we organize are by lazy slow banca boat, four days is optimum and part of the enjoyment of such tours is to lazily pass by one island after another before you get to your next dream spot.
The banca boats require a minimum of two days to traverse that distance, but because of the rush, they typically can only take you to about five islands along the way (for a two day tour). While the speedboat can take you to 15, which pretty well covers everything.
Here is a sample of the islands you can visit, and here is a sample of your accommodation options, if you do decide to go for two days. Three or more days is always an option, but rather unnecessary since the banca boats could do the job.
For an idea of prices, you can go to our price calculation page to find out what it would cost for a regular banca boat, then add roughly $500 a day extra for the first day and $250 for the second. But I’ll give you an exact quote once we start communicating, based on your specific needs, as we specialise only in private tours. For group tours though (although only via banca boat), we can connect you with our partner who handles such tours.
What does your speedboat tour between El Nido and Coron include?
The speedboat has a capacity of 5-6 people, so, unfortunately, it does not have the capacity to carry a kayak with you. Then again, since you are in a rush, there wouldn’t be enough time as it would be for our regular banca boat tours.
You would get three square meals a day, except for the last day, when you would get only breakfast and lunch, because you will be ending your tour before nightfall. It also includes snacks in between with softdrinks and water (local spring water if you prefer).
Whether traveling to or from El Nido, the tour will always include a private van ride, since the tours start or end on the other side of the peninsula from El Nido. There are not many islands worth seeing around the peninsula and the waves are too rough, plus it would be much more expensive because the distance is quite long. A private van will last only about an hour and it is actually a nice view as you wind your way up in the mountains with picturesque ocean panorama.
And hey, to get you going, we are happy to throw in a complimentary case of beer or bottle of red or white wine! Otherwise, there are plenty of little shops along the way if you’d like to fuel up.
A two day tour would include accommodation for one night of your choice, and if you decide on a bamboo hut or camping on a lovely island beach, it will include a nice bonfire to roast beside before you retire for the evening.
Actually, I lived on a small island in the area for a few years and if you choose to sleep on a remote island, many do not have problems with sand flies, allowing you to sleep outside on a blanket. You will not believe how many stars are visible in the sky, while sometimes the plankton light up in the ocean as you wade in on another warm evening. It is quite magical to see the stars above and below at the same time.
If you’d like a boat tour between El Nido and Coron, whether fast or happy lazy slow, send us a note and we’ll figure out a great option for you!
Some of our happy speedboat customers
Starting point in Sibaltan (where we also organize one day land and boat tours), a really cool and chill village with a long stretch of beach, if you have the time to unwind before heading on to your next destination.
The tours start and end here because the waters are too rough to El Nido, to or from which we will take you by private van.
One of the many beaches to lounge on and relax in this beautiful and remote area.
Our different speedboat sizes
El Nido, 30ft, capacity 6pax
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recommendsGérard Benoit2023-02-08I was looking for a personalized excursion to the beautiful bay of Bacuit. Seeing the comments, I contacted Mel. Very responsive, very efficient and perfect organization. The crew were very friendly and very helpful. And I'm not even talking about the meal on board...a marvel. In all fairness, this excursion will remain an excellent memory and I can recommend Mel and his team highly enough. A big thank-you.recommendsAndré Mardoñal2019-10-22⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The island world of Linapacan between Coron and El Nido with the clearest waters in the world is truly a dream for itself! Without a boat you won't be able to see it! But what this boat trips makes so amazing is the crew! Once you come on board they might be shy in the beginning but will make you feel welcome and home from the first moment. Not only that they are looking that you sit comfortable all the time, they will prepare fresh and delicious food what the buy from local markets. They know the best spots and most beautiful islands and will bring you to places where you get this "Robinson Cruisoe feeling". Every day you visit 3 to 5 spots for snorkeling, enjoying a beach or exploring a little island. The accommodation we had was good and simple. We slept in bungalows and tents right at the beach. Sheets and towels were always provided and sometimes towels. After a while you feel like a family on board. We loved living the boat life didn't wanna leave! If you doubt take a longer than shorter trip! For any questions please message me.recommendsSarah Uhan2019-01-31All in all it was a really great experience. It's a once in a lifetime thing to do and you won't get more authentic and basic Philippino experiences anywhere else. We were not so lucky with the wind and waves so we couldn't do all the stops we wanted to unfortunately. So be aware that especially the months from January to May can be very rough on water. But we still saw some great places Benji took us. Benji and his family was very nice and they did everything they could. The food was amazing - always freshly made in authentic Philippino style and way too much for the 2 of us. Make sure to bring enough cash - many of the islands cost extra (entrance fee) and be aware that any kind of accommodation and food (200php per meal) is not included in the boat fee. Also the deposit and commission fee for the agency are a little over the top, especially since the crew does not get any of it. The costs all in all are rather high for phillipino circumstances especially given the basicness of it all. However if you think about that all 5 boat people (in our case) live off of the boat fee alone, you spent the money willingly. Be aware though that accommodation and sanataries are very basic if even existant. So you gotta have the right mindset. Bring tissue, sanatiszer and earplugs to get some better sleep. Another feedback I have concerning the size of the boat. I don't think it is sufficient for more than 4 people. If the weather is like it was these days, you always have to sit on top and it was already a little squeezy with us 2 and 5 boat people. So I guess 4 guests can be fine but more than that won't have the space. There is different boat sizes but make sure to talk about that with Karel in advance. Other than that it was really worth it and we got to see so many great beaches and reefs which we could have never been able to visit without the tour.recommendsEric Liu2018-03-15It was scary to book a 5 day trip with no places to stay confirmed or a strong itinerary. And in the Philippines, communication is difficult. But that is part of changing mindsets to a rural island mindset. In the end, everything worked out. We had some tough moments with bugs. But we also had some amazingly beautiful secluded beaches, the best snorkeling in the world, relaxing on the beach, and freshly made food on the boat while docked at beautiful places (better than being on land). Note, we went with Benji. Recommendations: - you must get a local SIM when you arrive to make sure pickup and everything works out - some islands have bugs - use bug spray! Pros: - a fraction of the cost - away from the crowds - can customize what you want - just ask! - a truly local experience - saw a REAL rural town Cons: - locals aren't really polished tour guides - if you don't ask for it, you won't get it, need to be pretty proactive - pretty simple "activities" - no frills like bathrooms or kayaks etc.recommendsÁngela Deand2017-04-26We can't be more grateful to have had the opportunity of experience the peace in Patoyo Kitesurfing Camping! Spending two weeks in Dimancal Island, gave us the chance to experiment the rural and traditional way of life, in touch with the nature and people. We have learnt how to cook with fire, how to open a coconut and how to survive in an environment where for a time we forget about unnecessary needs, just to focus on enjoy the small details and pleasures of life. Mentioning too the amazing snorkeling and beautiful islands around this place, which make it unique and special. It is a lovely option if you are running away from tourists and overcrowded places in the Philippines. You will find yourself in the middle of virgin beaches and nature, surrounding by charming people. We will definitely come back!recommendsCaroline Danielle2017-02-13We haven't done a Tao tour, but I would suspect that this is a cheaper version of the same thing. Our boat operator (Benji) and the entire crew were were fun, friendly and made an effort to ensure we had a good time. If you get a large group of people together it can be a really inexpensive alternative to other Coron-El Nino and vice versa island hopping tours. The food was good, but more expensive than as advertised by Karl. The price quote we got was 100 php a meal, but the boat charged us 200. Since the food was good we didn't mind the extra expense, but it is important to keep in mind if you're on a budget. Definitely plan for some incidental spending. Our boat did have some mechanical issues and as a result we ended up being stuck in the same place for longer than we wanted to be. That being said, little could have been done about it and the trip was fun nonetheless.recommendsHauk Are Fjeld2017-01-01If you believe that doing the touristic tours in El Nido and going to "The hidden beach" takes you off the beaten path, you are wrong. There are lots of beautiful places in Palawan, but few of these places are without any other tourists. If you want to spend some extra effort on getting away from the tourist places, and don't mind a little "primitive" living, Island Hopping in the Philippines is definitely something you should check outrecommendsArnold Cabiguen2015-05-08The snorkeling in this area is phenomenal. Clearest waters in the world. I guess it's because there is relatively such lower tourist traffic through here, and the locals really protect the reefs!recommendsKarel Kosman2015-05-08Love it so much, just had to say it twice!
We are a family operation managing private custom boat tours in the beautiful Palawan area, and are happy to help travelers with their plans through the country, having traveled a lot of it ourselves and planning to visit it all.
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Had to get to Coron quickly and had no other option, as the ferry was fully booked, but was pleasantly surprised what a beautiful area this is!
Hello,
We are in the Philippines one holiday but we are here only for 1 week. We are trying to find a way to get from El Nido to Coron on a speed boat. Would it be possible to book with you for the Wednesday 12th April, 2023.
We look forward to hearing back from you. Thank.
Amina
Yes, possible Amina, but unfortunately I am not always notified of comments added to this site and looks like we missed each other. Best to email me through the contact form and I hope you made your way.
Hi, I am travelling to Coron in mid November and would like to enquire about the possibility of a speedboat from Coron to El Nido for four people. How much would something like this cost?
Thank you
Hi Warabe, responded to your email address with: “Generally we use the speedboat for only single day trips between the two, but you can still visit a lot of the sites along the way. Generally it costs about $500 more than the two day trip by banca. Happy to discuss the various options further and, for the time being, attaching and copying below our general information.”