Guest relaxing on the bow of an El Nido Prime Speedboat in Bacuit Bay
LAGOONS & SANDBARS

Private El Nido Combo A + B

Pair Miniloc’s limestone lagoons with Snake Island’s sweeping sandbar, guided cave exploration and Entalula’s white sand. Your private 30ft monohull brings both circuits together with Yamaha 150HP four-stroke power, cushioned seating, canopy shade and a fresh Filipino beach buffet.

  • 7:30 AM Early Departure
  • 30ft 150HP Yamaha Speedboat
  • 1+ Hr Per Island Stop
  • Fresh Beach BBQ Buffet

Longer visits where practical. Timings and stop lengths vary; combined routes include shorter highlights.

From ₱23,500 for 2 guests · private boatStarting estimate excludes optional ETDF and drone videography.

YOUR ISLAND ROUTE

Stop by stop, at your own pace

Recommended planning windows—not guaranteed durations. The order, access and final stops depend on permits, tides, weather and your captain’s assessment.

01 / Miniloc · Lagoon

Big Lagoon

Plan 30–60 mins

Paddle into El Nido’s signature scene: luminous turquoise water framed by soaring limestone walls. Big Lagoon rewards a slow kayak journey, with quiet corners, mirror-like reflections and a fresh perspective at every turn. Your crew coordinates the entry slot; ask us about kayak arrangements when booking.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Leaving El Nido at 7:30 AM puts your day in motion ahead of the usual group-tour rhythm. We build the Miniloc circuit around your confirmed lagoon slot, making the most of the morning.

02 / Miniloc · Rock opening

Secret Lagoon

Plan 30–60 mins

Step through a natural limestone opening into a hidden pocket of water, enclosed by sculpted cliffs. Secret Lagoon turns a beach landing into a little adventure, with your guide choosing the best approach for the tide and swell.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Your private crew can visit when the entrance feels inviting, or enjoy a nearby beach first. Fast transfers make that tactical change effortless.

03 / Vigan · Tide-timed sandbar

Snake Island and Sandbar

Plan 30–60 mins

Walk a ribbon of pale sand that curves through turquoise water between islands. Snake Island is Tour B’s defining moment: your crew checks the tide for your date and plans the visit around the sandbar’s best walking window.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

The winning move is tide timing, not simply being first. A private speedboat lets us move Snake Island earlier or later while keeping cave visits and beach time flowing.

04 / Limestone · Guided exploration

Cudugnon Cave

Plan 30–60 mins

Follow your guide through a small limestone entrance into Cudugnon’s atmospheric chamber. Rock textures, filtered light and the contrast with the beach outside make this a memorable change of scene. Mention mobility needs so we can plan a comfortable cave visit or beach alternative.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

A private schedule allows a careful guided entrance without hurrying your group. Your crew can switch nearby stops when another party is exploring the chamber.

05 / Limestone · Scenic boat approach

Cathedral Cave

Plan 30–60 mins

Cathedral Cave adds a dramatic limestone interlude to your lagoon-and-sandbar day. Admire its vast opening from the boat as your captain selects a safe viewing position, then continue toward Entalula’s white sand.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

The speedboat connects the Miniloc and southern-island circuits efficiently, making a memorable sightseeing pause feel like part of the journey rather than a long detour.

06 / Entalula · White-sand escape

Entalula Beach

Plan 30–60 mins

Pale sand, brilliant water and striking limestone make Entalula a beach worth lingering on. Swim, frame your favorite island photograph or unwind over a fresh Filipino beach buffet; your crew chooses the landing around local access and sea conditions.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Less transfer time creates space for a real beach break. We fit Entalula around the lagoon or sandbar window so you can relax without watching the clock at every stop.

07 / Beach · Palm-fringed finale

7 Commando Beach

Plan 30–60 mins

Finish with bare feet in soft sand and a swim beneath a palm-lined coast. 7 Commando Beach is a classic El Nido finale, equally lovely for a last dip, beach photographs or a relaxed moment aboard your private boat.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Prefer this beach in the morning? Tell us. Your private schedule lets the crew weave your favorite stop into the part of the day that suits you best.

BEAT THE CROWDS

An earlier start. A different rhythm.

An indicative private-day plan compared with an illustrative 9:00 AM group departure—not live boat positions or a guaranteed schedule. Confirm your actual return time with our team.

7:30 AM

Early Miniloc-bound departure

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Board your private Yamaha-powered speedboat and review the lagoon and tide plan with your crew. Enjoy cushioned seating and canopy shade as the bay opens around you.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

A typical 9:00 AM shared departure starts later, usually with one circuit planned for the day.

8:00–9:30 AM

Big & Secret Lagoon exploration

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Paddle Big Lagoon around your coordinated entry slot, then explore Secret Lagoon with your guide. Your crew keeps the morning focused on Miniloc’s signature scenery.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

The later-starting group transfers toward its first lagoon or southern-island stop.

Late morning · tide-led

Swift transit to Snake Island

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Cross south efficiently for Snake Island’s sandbar window. Walk its curving ribbon of sand; the crew can reorder nearby stops when the tide favors a later visit.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

Longer inter-island transfers make connecting both circuits a larger part of a conventional boat’s day.

Late morning–midday

Cudugnon & Cathedral Cave

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Explore Cudugnon with your guide, then cruise past Cathedral Cave for boat-based limestone sightseeing from a safe viewing position.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

The group coordinates cave visits and transfers on its shared route.

Midday–early afternoon

Entalula beach buffet escape

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Enjoy Entalula’s white sand and limestone backdrop, with your fresh Filipino beach buffet at a suitable crew-selected setting. Make room for swimming and island photographs.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

Lunch and beach time follow the shared boat’s selected stop and timetable.

Afternoon · return planned with crew

7 Commando & the homeward cruise

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Complete the day with a palm-fringed beach pause at 7 Commando before cruising back to El Nido. Your captain confirms the return timing around the lagoon-and-tide sequence.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

The group finishes its single-circuit itinerary and returns on its operator’s timetable.

WHY SPEEDBOAT ON THIS ROUTE

Less transfer time. More choice.

Your private speedboat experience

Your crew coordinates the lagoon slot and tide window first, then uses swift speedboat transfers to connect Miniloc with the southern islands. Relax with shaded seating and Bluetooth sound as the scenery changes.

Depart at 7:30 AM for a wider planning window. Your captain arranges the circuit around the most rewarding sandbar timing and confirmed lagoon access.

Conventional group-boat rhythm

A lagoon-and-sandbar combination needs two well-planned windows: Miniloc entry and Snake Island’s tide. Longer bangka transfers leave less flexibility between them.

Efficient transfers help seven highlights fit into a varied day, balancing lagoon paddling, cave exploration and beach time.

PRIVATE BOAT · SHARED COST

Traveling in a group or family? Do the math.

For families and small groups of 4 to 8+ guests, a private speedboat charter is the smartest value in El Nido. Splitting the private charter brings your cost down to competitive per-person rates—giving you 5x faster cruising, total privacy, cushioned seating, and hours of extra beach time compared to slow wooden bangkas.

Your 4-guest charter: ₱27,100

TOURS & PRICING

📍 Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Snake Island and Sandbar, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Entalula Beach, 7 Commando Beach

Adults
2
Kids (<7y)
0
Special requests (optional)
₱23,500₱11,750 / person

2 guests

✓ Includes speedboat, fuel, crew, guide, beach BBQ lunch & lagoon permits.

Weather Guarantee: 100% refund or free reschedule if Coast Guard cancels due to weather.

Fast confirmation · Daily departures from 7:30 AM

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Your Combo A + B (Lagoons & Sandbars) questions

Travel with your own crew on one of our four identical 30ft Yamaha 150HP speedboats. Discuss permits, swimming confidence and your must-see stops before we confirm availability.

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