Sailing Yacht Expeditions

The best in a day ⏳ 1 day Who it's for: ⏱️ Those who value their time • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families with children • 💑 Couples and groups 🗺️ EXPEDITION PROGRAMME 🕗 08:30 – 09:00 Meeting at the port, welcome cocktail, briefing. We raise the anchor. 🕤 09:30 – 11:30 Kayangan Lake The calling card of the Philippines: a crystal-clear freshwater lake framed by majestic karst cliffs. A climb to the famous viewpoint where those postcard shots are taken. We arrive in the "golden hour" to avoid the crowds. Swimming and snorkelling. 🕚 11:30 – 13:00 Barracuda Lake A crystal-clear lake in the crater of an ancient underwater volcano, with bottomless rocky relief and a fantastic play of light. For freedivers, a dive into the Devil's Eye. 🕐 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch on board. The freshest grilled seafood, meat, salads and fruit, with a view of the cliffs. 🕑 14:00 – 15:30 Twin Lagoon Two emerald lagoons separated by a cliff. We pass through a narrow gap in the rock (or by kayak) into the hidden inner lagoon. The peak of mass tourism is already behind us. 🕟 16:30 – 17:30 Return under sail and sunset. We raise the sails and head unhurriedly back to Coron. A glass of wine on deck, final photos of the sunset. 🕔 17:30 – 18:00 Arrival in the harbour, goodbye to the crew and transfer to your hotel.

Lagoons + a night on an uninhabited island ⏳ 2 days / 1 night Who it's for: 💎 Seekers of the exclusive • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families and groups • 💑 Couples in love What makes this route special: The yacht's speed and self-sufficiency let us take in the legendary lagoons of Coron in the "golden hour", then leave for the wild waters beyond Culion. The key moment is the night at the uninhabited island of Diatayan: a model tropical paradise where there will be only us, the palms, white sand and a sunset over the ocean. 🗺️ EXPEDITION PROGRAMME Day 1 🍹 Meeting at the port, welcome cocktail and briefing. We head for the cliffs of Coron, ahead of the mass flow. 🏞️ Kayangan Lake is the calling card of the Philippines: a crystal-clear freshwater lake framed by majestic karst cliffs. The famous viewpoint is where those postcard shots are taken. 🏝️ Twin Lagoon: two emerald lagoons separated by a cliff. We pass through a narrow gap in the rock (or by kayak) into the hidden inner lagoon. 🍽️ Lunch of grilled seafood. While you eat, the yacht sets a course west, rounding Culion (a comfortable passage of 2.5–3 hours). 🏖️ Arrival at the uninhabited island of Diatayan, the "beach from the Bounty advert", entirely at our disposal. We land by motorboat, swim and gather coconuts. 🔥 Barbecue dinner on the stern or by a campfire on the shore. We sleep under the stars in absolute silence; those who wish can swim off the stern under the underwater lights. Day 2 ☀️ Freshly brewed coffee and breakfast with a view of the sunrise over Diatayan. 🏝️ We explore the western archipelago: Pass Island with its excellent living reef for snorkelling, or a historical stop at Culion Island (an old Spanish fort and church). 🍽️ Lunch on deck with a view of the ocean. 🤿 On the way back, a stop at Skeleton Wreck. A Japanese ship in the shallows, easy and absorbing snorkelling. ⛵ A relaxed passage under sail back to the harbour. 👋 17:00 – 17:30: goodbye to the crew and transfer to your hotel.

Legendary lagoons and lost islands ⏳ 4 days / 3 nights Who it's for: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families with children • 💑 Romantic couples • 🎉 Groups of friends 🗺️ EXPEDITION PROGRAMME Day 1: The secrets of Coron Island and a first night under the stars 🍹 Welcome cocktail, meeting the crew and a briefing. We leave the noisy town behind and head for the sheer cliffs. 🏞️ Kayangan Lake is the calling card of the Philippines: a crystal-clear freshwater lake framed by majestic karst cliffs. The famous viewpoint is where those postcard shots are taken. We arrive in the "golden hour" to avoid the crowds. 🤿 Skeleton Wreck is a first look at the underwater world. A Japanese ship just a couple of metres below the surface, ideal for snorkelling. 🌅 Evening passage to a sheltered bay off the islands of Uson or Culion. A dinner of fresh grilled seafood and a night in absolute silence. Day 2: Barracuda Lake and the "Bounty beach" of Diatayan 🛶 Barracuda Lake is a crystal-clear lake in the crater of an ancient underwater volcano, with bottomless rocky relief and a fantastic play of light. For freedivers, a dive into the Devil's Eye. ⛵ A short passage under sail to the west, to the uninhabited island of Diatayan. Powder-white sand, turquoise water and coconut palms. 🥥 The captain gives a masterclass in getting coconuts straight from the palm. 🔥 Beach barbecue: dinner on the shore, a campfire and a cosy party under the stars. We spend the night right in the bay. Day 3: The lost world of Black Island ☀️ Breakfast with a view of turquoise water. A passage under sail to Malajon Island (also known as Black Island). 🏔️ Giant black karst cliffs contrast sharply with a dazzling white beach of fantastic beauty. The masters of the island, monitor lizards, run along the shore. We explore mysterious caves and a freshwater lake hidden in the rocks. 🤿 Off the shore, at a depth of just 5 metres, lies a sunken Japanese ship, with hundreds of tropical fish around it. 🍽️ Final night in a sheltered cove of Gutob Bay. Dinner and swapping photos. Day 4: A warplane, jungle and giraffes 🦒 In the morning we head to Calauit Island, a safari park where giraffes and zebras live in the wild. A unique chance to feed a giraffe from your hand. 🛶 Passage to the Marina Del Sol lagoon. We go out on kayaks to see a military plane that crashed right in the jungle, an incredibly atmospheric sight. 🚤 Then we switch to a motorboat and go up a winding river through wild jungle, like a scene from an adventure film. 🏝️ The final note is lunch at a restaurant on the shore, with dishes of the local cuisine. 👋 18:00: mooring, goodbye to the crew, transfer to your hotel or the airport. You can stay on at Marina Del Sol by renting a cosy cottage.

The second-largest reef in the world ⏳ 4 days / 3 nights Who it's for: 🦈 Divers and freedivers • 🤿 Advanced snorkellers • ⛵ Lovers of sea expeditions What makes this route special: A real sea expedition to the largest coral reef in the Philippines and the second-largest in the world. A world-class experience comparable to the Galápagos or the Maldives, but without the crowds. 🗺️ EXPEDITION PROGRAMME Day 1: The sea passage and arrival in the Lost World 🌅 An early start from Coron. A real yacht passage across the Mindoro Strait. 🎣 On the way we set the lines: tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo are caught well here. 💙 By midday the water changes colour to a piercing blue: we are at Apo Reef. 📋 Landing on Apo Island to register with the rangers. 🤿 A first introductory snorkel by the yacht: the reef drops away as a vertical wall into the abyss, and life teems right at the surface. Dinner surrounded by open ocean. Day 2: Sharks, turtles and the lighthouse 🦈 Early snorkelling, the best time to meet whitetip and blacktip reef sharks (completely safe) and giant turtles. 🏝️ Landing on Apo Island. A walk along wooden boardwalks through the mangrove forest to the inner lagoon lake. 🗼 A climb up the old lighthouse for a panoramic view of the whole coral atoll. 🍹 Rest on the snow-white beach. Return to the yacht, a hot shower and time to relax. Day 3: Hunting for mantas and the coral gardens 🤿 We explore the northern or southern wall of the reef in search of giant manta rays and eagle rays. 🐠 Passage to the distant shallow coral gardens. Labyrinths with thousands of reef fish, giant clams and sponges. 🌌 Farewell dinner with a view of the endless horizon. Watching the Milky Way: far from any town it is as clear as day. Day 4: Return to Coron 🌅 A final sunrise snorkel and breakfast under way. ⛵ Passage back to the northern coast of Busuanga under sail. 🏝️ On the way, a stop at Tara Island for a swim. 👋 Arrival in Coron, guests go ashore.

A grand tour through wild archipelagos ⏳ 7 days / 6 nights Who it's for: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families with children • 💑 Romantic couples • 🎉 Groups of friends What makes this route special: The ideal balance between landmark "tick-the-box" locations and completely wild waters where tourists are not taken. Seven days of freedom, from the postcard lagoons of Coron to the final triumphant entry among the cliffs of El Nido. 🗺️ EXPEDITION PROGRAMME Day 1: The secrets of Coron and a first night under the stars 🍹 Start from Coron. Welcome cocktail and departure for the cliffs. 🏞️ Kayangan Lake is the calling card of the Philippines: a crystal-clear freshwater lake framed by majestic karst cliffs. The famous viewpoint is where those postcard shots are taken. 🏝️ Twin Lagoon: two emerald lagoons separated by a cliff. We pass through a narrow gap in the rock into the hidden inner lagoon. 🤿 Skeleton Wreck: snorkelling over a Japanese ship. 🌅 Evening passage to a sheltered bay off Uson or Culion, a grilled dinner and a quiet night. Day 2: Barracuda Lake and the "Bounty beach" on the uninhabited island of Diatayan 🛶 Barracuda Lake is a crystal-clear lake in the crater of an ancient underwater volcano, with bottomless rocky relief and a fantastic play of light. For freedivers, a dive into the Devil's Eye. ⛵ A short passage under sail to the uninhabited island of Diatayan: white sand, palms, turquoise water. 🥥 A masterclass in gathering coconuts. 🔥 Barbecue on the beach, a campfire and a night in the bay. Day 3: The lost world of Black Island ☀️ Breakfast with a view of Diatayan. Passage to Black Island (Malajon). 🏔️ Giant black karst cliffs contrast with a dazzling white beach of fantastic beauty. The masters of the island, monitor lizards, run along the shore. We explore mysterious caves and a freshwater lake hidden in the rocks. 🤿 Off the shore, at a depth of just 5 metres, lies a sunken Japanese ship, with hundreds of tropical fish around it. Day 4: Out to the Linapacan archipelago ⛵ One of the longest passages of the route: in the morning we set the sails and hold a course for Linapacan. 🏝️ Arrival at the islands of Calyang or Dicabaito. Linapacan is famous for the clearest water and a complete absence of tourist boats. 🌴 A wild anchorage and a full sense of being cut off from civilisation. Day 5: Turtles, rays and uninhabited islands 🤿 We explore the southern part of Linapacan, the islands of Takling or Magpo. 🐢 Snorkelling with rays and turtles, a picnic on a wild beach. 🌅 In the evening we move to the southernmost anchorage of the archipelago ahead of tomorrow's final leg. Day 6: A triumphant entry into El Nido ⛵ Passage to Palawan. We tack between the tall karst cliffs of the islands of Cadlao and Miniloc, the entrance to the famous Bacuit Bay. 🛶 Towards evening we visit Big Lagoon or Small Lagoon by motorboat or kayak. 🌅 Anchorage in the Corong-Corong bay area: a striking, cinematic sunset right from the cockpit. Day 7: The expedition ends in El Nido ☕ A final morning coffee on deck, a short snorkel at Seven Commandos Beach. 👋 Approach to the El Nido anchorage, guests go ashore. From here it is easy to continue travelling overland through Palawan or to fly out of Lio Airport.

Everything at once: lagoons, wild islands, Apo Reef, Linapacan. For those who want the maximum. ⏳ 10 days / 9 nights