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Main banca boats
Larger banca boat (crew 2)
Larger2 banca boat (crew 1)
Largest banca boat (crew 2)
Catamarans and Yachts
Speedboat
Smaller banca boats
Smallest banca boats
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Please note! Your boatman contact will often be in charge of several boats and crews. The boats they assign you will mostly reflect the size of the waves at the time and the number of people on your tour. If there is only a few of you and you are afraid of big waves or the ocean, you can ask your contact to assign a larger boat for you, probably with a surcharge of around 5,000p, payable to your boatman.A man smiles while looking out of a turquoise and white boat window, framed in a brown and gold picture frame, reminiscent of the vibrant seascapes of the Philippines.

Main banca boats

Can generally accommodate up to 20 people when water is flat, 15 if turbulent (check out the weather forecasts).

The boats vary, as we have many crews and boats, but the bigger and standard ones generally have:

  • a toilet in the back, open roof (otherwise, for more surreptitious operations, one can easily go for a swim. The fishies love organic material)
  • waterproof storage compartments under the hull and in the captain’s cabin, complete with plastic sheets cover for extra protection over bags. But for electronics, you are always advised to bring a waterbag. They are cheap and easily purchased locally.
  • cooking area behind the captain’s cabin – one of the crew always takes care of this
  • eating area: as shown in the two pictures below, a table can be set up between the shaded benches, or on the large flat roof surface above the captain’s cabin.

People are gathered on a boat under a canopy, docked near a sandy beach, enjoying an island hopping adventure in the Philippines. Various items like bags and snacks are on a table. The clear blue water and a few swimmers are visible, with lush green trees lining the shore in the background.

A group of people in swimwear are seated around a table on a boat under a canopy, sharing a meal after an exciting day of island hopping. The table is brimming with dishes served in various sizes. It's a sunny day with clear skies and the ocean glistening against the backdrop of the Philippines.

A blue and white outrigger boat docked on a sandy beach with clear, shallow water is perfect for island hopping in the Philippines. Three people are aboard, while one stands in the water near the boat. Hills and greenery provide a scenic backdrop under a cloudy sky.

A turquoise outrigger boat is anchored on a clear, shallow shoreline. Two people sit under a canopy, poised for island hopping. The backdrop features the tranquil sea stretching towards the distant mountains of the Philippines under a partly cloudy sky.

Please note that these banca boats represent the livelihood for the boatman and they will not go out if they feel the weather is too rough or risky. The coast guards are also very strict and do not allow it according to their weather predictions. Along the entire route between Coron and Sibaltan there are tons of islands and always some nearby coast. There is no open ocean stretch so safety is always near. Nevertheless, some of our guests are not used to the ocean and prefer more stability, in which case we have a larger boat with capacity for 30 persons:

Larger banca boat (crew 2)

3,000p/day extra charge

A colorful boat docked by the shore at sunset, with a cloudy sky painted in warm hues, invites thoughts of island hopping in the Philippines. Other boats and distant islands are visible in the background, creating a peaceful maritime scene.

Larger2 banca boat (crew 1)

4,000p/day extra charge

A traditional outrigger boat with colorful canopies is docked on a calm, clear ocean, perfect for island hopping. The vessel boasts a white and red hull with "Kiloe" labeled on the side. The sky is clear and blue, with distant land visible on the horizon, capturing the essence of the Philippines.

A brightly painted boat with a red hull and blue canopies is stationed on a sandy beach, perfect for island hopping. The area is surrounded by lush green palm trees and hills under a clear sky. Nearby, bamboo structures enhance the coastal setting's charm.

or even a larger boat for capacity 48:

Largest banca boat (crew 2)

6,000p/day extra charge

A blue and white outrigger boat with a blue canopy floats on calm turquoise waters near rugged rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky, capturing the diverse sizes=

Such boats could have enough cabin space if you prefer to sleep on the boat. If you want to upgrade the size of your boat, just send me a note and we’ll figure something out.

Catamarans and Yachts

Because some customers just love to be pampered, we have a solution for everything!

A vibrant red catamaran floats on clear blue waters near a small sandy beach with jagged cliffs covered in green vegetation, perfect for island hopping in the Philippines. Several small boats of various sizes=

Speedboat

If speed is your need, we have that solution as well.

A small white motorboat with people on board is island hopping through clear blue waters. In the background, distant islands and a cloudy sky create a picturesque scene. The boat, equipped with a lifebuoy and a flag at the stern, gracefully glides along its adventure.

Smaller banca boats

Capacity up to around 6. Good for local tours.

A traditional banca boat, perfect for island hopping, is docked at a concrete pier amid the clear turquoise waters of the Philippines. In the background, small buildings and lush green hills bask under a clear blue sky.

or:

A wooden outrigger boat glides through the calm blue waters of the Philippines, perfect for island hopping, with two passengers aboard. Life jackets hang on the seats as verdant, hilly islands rise beneath a clear sky in the background. The boat creates gentle waves as it travels.

View from a boat with two people sitting on benches, surrounded by the calm ocean water perfect for island hopping. The boat has safety orange life vests in various sizes. In the distance, mountains rise under a clear blue sky.

Smallest banca boats

Usually for local tours around Linapacan only, without any luggage.

Three small, traditional fishing boats with outriggers rest on the calm sea near the sandy shore, perfect for island hopping adventures in the Philippines. The sky is overcast, and leaves from trees on the beach frame this peaceful coastal scene.

And lastly, we have small boats if for example you’d like a local tour of the beautiful Linapacan area. They can generally accommodate up to five people (without baggage) if the water is flat enough. Here’s a picture of our boatman Alvin. You can even sleep in a little hut in his community on the interesting island of Patoyo:

A man stands on a sandy beach in the Philippines, holding a child wearing red shirts. Behind them is a traditional outrigger canoe on the shore, hinting at island hopping adventures across the calm ocean water in the background.

If you have not already, you can book a tour with us here:

A tranquil seascape in the Philippines features a boat on calm waters under a clear sky. The text "BOOK TOUR NOW" is prominently displayed in yellow, bold letters at the top of the image, inviting you to indulge in island hopping adventures.

You can check out our different boatmen with customer reviews about them if you’d like to make a specific choice between them. Note that our three main boatmen here have several boats and crews under their command:

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4 thoughts on “Sizes of boats”

  1. Good morning!
    we’d like to visit Philippines next January. we would like to ask you the following:
    Heading from Manila to Coron, we’ll stay 3 nights in Coron, do you think it will be possible to make boat DAILY tours? these are the islands we’d like to see, with no rush:
    – CYC beach
    – Coral Garden, (atwayan beach?)
    – TWIN Lagoon
    – Ditaytan Island
    – Malcapuya (which i think it’s too far away for me, since i get seasick)
    Then we’ll fly from Coron to EL NIDo for other 4 nights and we’d like to see (always daily tours):
    – Seven Commando Beach (maybe i can go walking or scooter and no boat is needed?)
    – BIG LAGOON
    – Papaya Beach

    and then fly to Boracay..

    is it possible to have your opinion on the best way to move? we don’t want to see things too fast. But we also need to understand the cost for a private boat, if it’s too high, we’ll go with the public tours. can we please have both estimates?
    thank you so much! can’t wait!!
    Best regards,
    Stefania

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  2. We saw that they offer private tours from El Nido to Coron for 2500.00 (Euro/Dollar) (3 nights). Is it possible to book one day more to visit another beautiful island (4 nights)? What would this cost for 2 people? We would like to travel from El Nido to Coron from January 16. or 17. 2024 to January 20. 2024. Please can you make us an offer for the desired trip?
    Best regards
    Christoph Schwarz

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    • Hello Christoph, already responded to your message to me through our contact form. Best way to contact us, as we do not always receive notifications of comments added to our various pages.

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