7-Day Palawan Yacht Charter Itinerary: Secluded Island Hopping in the Philippines
7 planned days, starting at Coron Town, Busuanga Island and finishing at Busuanga Island (Drop-off). Stops include Coron Town, Busuanga Island, Barracuda Lake & Twin Lagoons, Lusong Gunboat Wreck & Sangat Island, Black Island (Malajon Island), Dibuyod Island (Ditaytayan Island) and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Coron Town, Busuanga Island
- Final planned stop
- Busuanga Island (Drop-off)
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Kayangan Lake (freshwater lagoon)
- Day 1Maquinit Hot Springs
- Day 1Mount Tapyas panoramic view
- Day 1Local market exploration
- Day 2Snorkeling Barracuda Lake
- Day 2Swimming Twin Lagoons
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Coron Town, Busuanga Island
Your Philippines yacht charter begins in Coron Town, the gateway to the Calamianes Group. After boarding, a short cruise takes you to a tranquil bay for your first swim in the turquoise waters.
- Kayangan Lake (freshwater lagoon)
- Maquinit Hot Springs
- Mount Tapyas panoramic view
- Local market exploration
- Anchorage
- Coron Bay
- Dining
- Lolo Nonoy's Food Station (local Filipino cuisine)
- DAY 02
Barracuda Lake & Twin Lagoons
Today, explore the unique thermocline waters of Barracuda Lake, a diver's paradise, followed by the enchanting Twin Lagoons accessible via a small channel.
- Snorkeling Barracuda Lake
- Swimming Twin Lagoons
- Cliff jumping (optional)
- Cave exploration
- Anchorage
- Twin Lagoons Anchorage
- Dining
- Onboard chef prepares fresh seafood BBQ
- DAY 03
Lusong Gunboat Wreck & Sangat Island
Discover a Japanese WWII gunboat wreck, shallow enough for snorkeling, then proceed to the private beaches and lush cliffs of Sangat Island for relaxation.
- Snorkeling Lusong Gunboat Wreck
- Beachcombing Sangat Island
- Paddleboarding in calm waters
- Exploring Sangat Island Resort's surroundings
- Anchorage
- Sangat Island Bay
- Dining
- Sangat Island Dive Resort (casual beach dining)
- DAY 04
Black Island (Malajon Island)
Cruise to the dramatic Black Island, known for its towering dark limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and hidden caves with freshwater pools.
- Swimming in Black Island Cave
- Relaxing on the pristine beach
- Snorkeling along the coral reefs
- Exploring the island's rock formations
- Anchorage
- Black Island North Bay
- Dining
- Picnic lunch on Black Island beach
- DAY 05
Dibuyod Island (Ditaytayan Island)
Enjoy the long, sweeping sandbar of Dibuyod Island, perfect for sunbathing, walking, and observing marine life in the clear, shallow waters.
- Walking the Dibuyod sandbar
- Lounging on the beach
- Snorkeling in the surrounding reefs
- Sunset cocktails on deck
- Anchorage
- Dibuyod Island Anchorage
- Dining
- Chef's gourmet dinner onboard
- DAY 06
North Cay & South Cay
Visit the twin islands of North Cay and South Cay, offering idyllic settings for watersports and pristine snorkeling opportunities away from larger crowds.
- Kayaking around North Cay
- Snorkeling vibrant coral gardens
- Beach games on South Cay
- Wildlife spotting (birds, monitor lizards)
- Anchorage
- South Cay Anchorage
- Dining
- Traditional Filipino 'boodle fight' experience on the beach
- DAY 07
Busuanga Island (Drop-off)
After a final breakfast onboard and a short cruise, your Philippines yacht charter concludes back in Coron Town, Busuanga Island, for disembarkation.
- Last swim in a secluded bay
- Farewell brunch onboard
- Souvenir shopping in Coron Town
- Transfer to Busuanga Airport (USU)
- Anchorage
- Coron Bay
- Dining
- Breakfast onboard
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