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A relaxed pace, caves, fewer crowds
4.5· 4 reviewsFrom₱1,600per person
Tour A is the route that made El Nido famous. In a single day you paddle into the turquoise shallows of the Big Lagoon, slip through a hidden crack into the Secret Lagoon, and snorkel the coral gardens off Shimizu Island before winding down on the sand at 7 Commandos Beach and the quiet cove of Payong-Payong. It is the classic introduction to Bacuit Bay, and for most first-time visitors, the highlight of their trip to Palawan.
Over the day you'll visit Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, 7 Commandos Beach and Payong-Payong Beach, with time to swim, snorkel, and relax on the sand between stops.
The signature stop. Glide between towering limestone walls into a vast, shallow lagoon the color of jade. Best explored by kayak, with the cliffs rising straight out of the water.
Squeeze through a small crevice in the cliff face to find a pool of clear water ringed by stone. A little adventure that feels like discovering a hidden world.
The main snorkeling stop. Drop in over coral gardens busy with tropical fish, then dry off on the beach. Lunch is usually served here.
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Yes. It covers the most iconic spots in Bacuit Bay and is the most popular route for a reason. If you only do one tour, this is the one most people pick.
Absolutely. Child-size life jackets are provided. Traveling with kids? Ask your operator about child rates on WhatsApp.
Group is affordable and social. Private gives you flexible timing and no crowds, which makes a real difference at the lagoons in peak season.
Yes. A+C is the classic full-day private combo. Check out our combination tours.
A classic El Nido beach: powdery white sand, leaning palms, and warm shallow water. Time to swim, relax, or grab a fresh coconut.
A quiet white-sand cove tucked between the karsts, perfect for a final unhurried swim before heading back to town.
Beautiful day on Tour A. The sunset light at 7 Commandos Beach at the end of the day was unforgettable and the crew took great photos for us. Four stars only because the last beach got busy with other boats. Would still absolutely book Captain Jun again.
Tour A with Captain Mark: lunch anchored off Shimizu Island with grilled fish straight from the coals, then a quiet hour in Secret Lagoon when the big boats had left. Everything confirmed instantly through GoBoat. The whole day ran exactly on time.
Bachelorette dream day
Booked a private charter for my bachelorette and Captain Rey's crew absolutely nailed it. Drinks on ice, snorkeling off Shimizu Island, and a long golden hour at 7 Commandos Beach to finish. They even helped with the photos. Palawan Blue clearly specialises in occasions.
Equipage adorable, journee parfaite
Trois generations de marins dans la famille de Captain Jun et cela se sent: il connait chaque recoin de la baie. Snorkeling superbe autour de Shimizu Island puis dejeuner grille a bord, poisson frais et fruits. Reservation via GoBoat en deux minutes. On recommande a 100 pour cent.
Lune de miel parfaite
Journee privee organisee par Captain Rey pour notre lune de miel. Big Lagoon presque vide au lever du jour, puis une plage rien que pour nous a Payong-Payong. L'equipage etait discret et attentionne, le dejeuner servi sur le bateau delicieux. Un souvenir pour la vie.
Small group, huge fun
Captain Mark keeps the group small so it feels almost private. Big Lagoon early, then a quiet swim stop at Payong-Payong Beach that bigger boats skip entirely. The crew grew up swimming these exact waters and it shows. Best boat lunch of the whole trip, hands down.
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