Nestled in the heart of Palawan, Coron stands as one of the Philippines’ most enchanting destinations, with its stunning limestone cliffs, vibrant coral gardens, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. One of the most popular ways to explore this tropical paradise is through boat tours, which give visitors an intimate look at the region’s most breathtaking sights. These tours offer a unique blend of adventure and serenity, guiding travelers through the famous Twin Lagoons, hidden lakes, and pristine snorkeling spots. Along the journey, visitors can bask in the sun, dive into the region’s rich underwater biodiversity, and even relax on secluded beaches. For those yearning for an authentic experience of Palawan’s beauty, a boat tour around Coron is unmistakingly unmissable.
Do you want to stay away from the crowds and enjoy the pristine islands for yourselves?
If you prefer a private tour only, just contact us (price depends on number of people or if you customize your tour) and we will arrange a boat for you. Your own boat, your own time and your own islands. Or you can join one of our multi-day tours to El Nido (Sibaltan), hitting the most popular Coron spots along the way. We can also organise private tours in El Nido.
The tours include:
Pick up by tricycle (or van) can be arranged for an additional fee, otherwise they are everywhere and swarming like bees in both El Nido and Coron. Shared vans are frequent and waiting on arrival in both airports.
If you would like some fun diving during your private boat tour in Coron, we can have that arranged as well. Most of our customers would do one fun dive in Barracuda Lake, island hopping to 2 to 3 islands around Coron after that. Just let us know your preferences and we’ll be happy to arrange the perfect tour for you!
At some of the places, like Twin Lagoons, the local caretaker grills fresh fish and rice. Or the boat crew can cook you up the same for 200p/meal. If instead you buy vegetables from the public market (the loading area for most of the boats), the crew can probably cook that for you for free, but a little tip would be nice.
Take note: As of December 2019, the coast guards in Coron made a bizarre rule that all boats are required to check with them first before leaving. Meaning no boats can leave earlier than 8 am. Our private tour boatmen must follow this rule as well, but don’t worry, we can still help you avoid the crowd by bringing you to the less crowded places first. Contrary to the regular joiner tours, which take the same route every day, usually starting at the nearest island in their itinerary.
Below you will find different single day tour packages (further below multiday expeditions), or you can customize your tour by choosing seven individual locations (maximum seven locations per day).
Price explanation: Below are listed the prices for 2, 3 and 4 pax (people). For larger groups please send us a note for more information.
Coron Island Tour A
Coron Island Tour B
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Calauit Safari and Black Island TourCoron Town Tour
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Coron Escapade C1 | |
Reef and Wrecks
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To see the full map in context:
And since we only organize private tours in El Nido and Coron (group tours are only available in multiday expeditions between the two), you are certainly welcome to craft your own. For example, for our guests taking a multiday expedition tour from El Nido to Coron, they can see a lot of the main Coron sites on the way up, but not the very popular Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoons. Because of their immense popularity, the tickets for them must be purchased the same day in Coron town for purposes of crowd control. But if you will be staying a few days in Coron once you arrive there from your multiday expedition, you can take this suggested custom tour to see those two plus some other popular ones you have not seen yet:
The price for a custom tour is approximate at 15,000p and is limited by the distance between the sites you choose.
If you are staying at a hotel with a pier, the boatman can pick you up and drop you off straight from there. Or they can arrange a tricycle taxi to take you to their boat.
If you have time you can also take a three or four day multiday tour around Coron but including the farther islands like Malcapuya.
There are thousands of beautiful islands with tours in the Philippines that every tourist should not miss. Coron has been one of the top most travel destinations when it comes to clear blue water beaches. It is also famous for its beautiful lakes and clear water lagoons. Moerover, it is also popular for divers, especially those who love to dive into shipwrecks. There are many spots and islands to explore, not just around Coron but also a few hours away by boat, such as Black island, Malcapuya island, Banana island, Bulog Dos island, Waling-waling island, Bamboo Island, Pass island, Lusong gun boat, and many more.
That being said, two or three days will not be enough to visit all these beautiful islands and lakes. The famous spots around coron island like Siete Pecados, kayangan lake, twin lagoon, and barracuda (baracuda) lake are always packed full of people, thus it is hard to avoid the crowds to take beautiful photos without people in the background and to just relax and enjoy the scenery.
In this Coron island hopping boat tour expedition itinerary, you will be staying in basic nipa huts with common basic toilets. This is perfect for those who want to relax and enjoy the sun and beaches. On your third day, you will be able to visit the famous sites in coron island at an earlier, thus avoiding the crowds. Also, if you are looking for some nice drone shots of sand bars, Ditaytayan island has a long stretch of a sand bar, while Bulog Dos has a shorter one.
This Coron Multi-day Island Hopping Boat Tour expedition itinerary is perfect for those who like to free dive, snorkel, relax on the beach and experience real Filipino island life. You will be staying in tents and nipa huts. There are only basic toilets. No hot showers either. If you are looking for something fancy for accommodation, I suggest booking only a day trip to these islands so you can get back to your fancy hotels at the end of the day. Price depends on the number of people on board – the more the less expensive per person.
Or, for inquiries regarding prices and boat tour packages, please click the photo below:
So much to choose from, eh? If you will be headed to or from El Nido, or would like to dig deeper than the multiday tours around Coron only, you can take a private expedition all the way to (or from) El Nido, to save costs you can join a group, or if you want to start and end your expedition in Coron, halfway to El Nido there is Linapacan, itself surrounded by 52 islands, to get a real taste of remote paradise off the beaten path.
Between El Nido and Coron there are 82 islands, and it only gets more remote the farther south you go.
Got only limited time in Coron? Are you having some difficulty in choosing which tour you should not miss? This post will help you decide which island hopping tours you should do despite having limited time or only a few days in Coron, Palawan.
World’s top 3 islands are in the Philippines and obviously, Palawan is on the list. Palawan has 1,708 islands and islets of the Philippines and has been ranked three times in a row to have the clearest waters in the world.
The most popular destinations in Palawan are El Nido and Coron, bombarded by millions of tourists every year. Both are known for their stunning lagoons, white sand beaches and perfect diving spots.
I know, Philippines is massive in terms of the thousands of islands it has, and so is Palawan. If you are visiting Coron and you only have a few days to jump on island hopping tours, I would recommend booking a private boat tour.
Why? It is better because, if you only have a limited amount of time, a private boat tour offers you flexibility. Meaning, you can arrange with your boatman what time you want to start. In order to avoid the flocks of tourists, I suggest leaving earlier, like around 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning. The usual public or joiner tours start at 9:00 or 9:30.
Moreover, one of the perks is no one will rush you. If you have experienced joining a tour before, you know what I mean. Joiner or public island hopping tour guides often blow a horn indicating to everyone it is time to move on to the next location, which can be rather unsettling.
If you prefer to enjoy paradise and stay as long you wish, with no rush, I’m sure you would rather enjoy your time and go at your own pace.
So what is the best island hopping tour in Coron, Palawan? I would say it depends on what you are looking for.
If you want to see lakes and lagoons, the Coron Only Island tours are best for you. They include Siete Pecados, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoons, Skeleton Wreck and Coral Garden. These sites are usually packed with tourists all year round because it is just a few minutes by boat from town and they are known for their picturesque views.
On the other hand, if you prefer to get away from the crowds and chill on the beach, Bulog Dos, Banana Island and Malcapuya Island are perfect for you. It will take roughly an hour and a half by boat to get to Bulog Dos. Because it takes some time to get there, only few tourists venture this far, so you will most likely see fewer of them. You can also avoid most of the travelers by leaving early in the morning around 7:30. Furthermore, if you leave early, the sea is usually calmer, making the trip faster. Banana Island and Bulog Dos are known for their sand bars, while Malcapuya Island is known for its very soft and fine sand. These three islands have clear waters too.
Coron is well-known for its wrecks and reefs. If you enjoy diving or free diving, Lusong Coral Garden, Lusong Gun Boat and Pass Island will not disappoint you. These sites are on most divers’ bucket lists. There are around eight ship wrecks in Coron, remnants of WW2 when the U.S. bombed Japanese war ships parked in the harbor.
You can also find another ship wreck in Black Island. If you do not dive, you can see the ship wreck during low tides. It is very accessible and, because of the clear water, it is easy to see. You can also find some caves there (above pictures).
To get there, feel free to contact us so we can design the perfect package for you!
Private and group multiday expedition tours between El Nido and Coron
Private boat tours around El Nido
Combination El Nido and/or Coron boat tours with multiday expedition in between
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Beautiful rock formations and fantastic scenery, although can be a lot of tourists.
