Boat Operator – Thomas

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His primary source of income by profession, Thomas also runs a regular schedule to Coron on Fridays, 2 days, with a one day trip back leaving on Sundays.

Every operator has their own contacts or relatives who have islands you can explore or people to meet and stay at on different islands, making tours by each operator special. But what makes Thomas’s tours extra special is his particular love for Emperador, a local brandy, with the contagiously jovial mood it brings with it once you settle down for the evening.

Keep in mind though that he manages several boats and crews, so it might be just the luck of the draw which boat he actually captains. But if you like to party, send him a special request and try to work out a deal!

Traditional Filipino boat anchored near the beach with clear waters and scenic islands in the backgr.

Boat anchored on clear blue waters with sandy shore in the Philippines.

Group enjoying a meal during island hopping tour in the Philippines.

Group of people enjoying a boat tour on a tropical island in the Philippines.

And if you need something larger, this is his brother’s boat, which he can also pilot:

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Below: Takling, island owned by his father-in-law
and where he often likes to camp overnight on his tours.

Scenic beach in the Philippines with white sand, boat, and blue sky.

Pristine turquoise waters in the Philippines with snorkelers enjoying the vibrant marine life.

Scenic sunset over the Philippines with islands and calm waters.

Below, entertainment hut on Calacala,
another island owned by one of his relatives and an exclusive to his tours. 

Bamboo hut on the beach in the Philippines, surrounded by trees, with children enjoying the outdoor.

Man relaxing at a traditional bamboo hut in the Philippines, enjoying local food and scenery.

Yours truly celebrating his son’s birthday with them.

Friends enjoying a meal at a bamboo hut by the beach in the Philippines.

Natural rock arch on a sandy beach in the Philippines.

Two people walking along a sandy beach with lush trees and calm sea in the Philippines.

Below: more pics from his camera, this time of the local Eli caves.

Cave formation with stalactites and stalagmites in a Philippine cave.

Unique cave formation with stalactites and stalagmites in the Philippines.

Tourists exploring a unique cave formation in the Philippines.

His new boat:

Traditional Filipino boat on calm waters with cloudy sky background.

He wrote: We serve towels also to my guest all in white color with the beddings.

Beautiful table setting with flamingo-shaped napkins at a seaside restaurant.

Mango swans.

Beachside camping setup with tents and a wooden dining table in the Philippines.

Group of friends enjoying a beach bonfire at night in the Philippines.

Group of friends enjoying a traditional Filipino dinner outdoors at night.

You can join or book one of our private custom Palawan boat tours between El Nido and Coron. Tons of paradise beach islands to see along the way, excellent snorkeling in crystal clear waters, caves to explore, Spanish fortress and much more. Completely off the beaten path!

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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.

11 thoughts on “Boat Operator – Thomas”

  1. Hi I’m Franco, since we will be at El Nido Hotel from February 22nd to February 25th 2025, we would like to do some excursions with you on those days. Can you let me know if you are free on those days? Please let me know thanks

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  2. Hi again, you emailed me sometime ago.
    I would like to hire a boat, we didnt want to share, its me and my family..total 4. My kids are 11 and 13.
    The boat we wish to hire must have some shade like Benjis boat. We are interested in a 4 night excursion, we can camp ideally. Arriving around the 1st November. So what do we do from here, how do we book and confirm. Do we contact Benji directly with a phone number? Do we need to bring a tent ? Get back to me when you can, regards, Mark Haan

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    • Hi Mark, already sent you a direct email. All the boats have shade and tents. Once you book and pay the deposit, I will send you the contact details to the boat operator of your choice and other information, such as possible places to island hop along (you will be in charge of the boat, so you can choose).

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  3. Hi SailorSam!

    How can I book a guided tour around Linapacan thru Benji? We’re visiting Coron end of the month and Linapacan is high on our list.

    Thanks!

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    • Best to always contact me through the Contact form top of each page, otherwise I should receive an email notification of this comment and to which I can respond directly to you, as long as you punch in your correct email address. I assume I’ve already done so for this.

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