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CADLAO & SMALL LAGOON

Private El Nido Tour D

Two beautiful lagoons, reef discovery and a string of coastal beach pauses: Tour D is made for travelers who want room to slow down. Depart at 7:30 AM aboard a custom 30ft Yamaha 150HP four-stroke speedboat, with cushioned seating, canopy shade, Bluetooth sound 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 ₱19,500 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 · Intimate lagoon paddling

Small Lagoon

Plan 45–75 mins

Glide through a narrow limestone entrance into Small Lagoon’s enclosed world of turquoise water and sculpted cliffs. It is a lovely place for a gentle paddle and close-up scenery. Your crew coordinates lagoon access and can advise on kayaking equipment when you book.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

A 7:30 AM departure gives us a head start on the day. We align Small Lagoon with your entry arrangements and use nearby coastal stops to keep the morning flowing.

02 / Cadlao · Emerald-water paddling

Cadlao Lagoon

Plan 45–75 mins

Emerald water and high limestone walls give Cadlao Lagoon an intimate, sheltered feel. Slow down for swimming, paddling and photographs in one of Bacuit Bay’s most beautiful settings; your crew can help arrange the equipment that suits your plans.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Fast transfers give you more flexibility to linger here. Ask us to make Cadlao your opening highlight, and we will shape the route around your priorities and the day’s access.

03 / Tour D · Reef discovery

Oil Rig Snorkeling site

Plan 45–75 mins

Add an underwater chapter to your lagoon day at the Oil Rig Snorkeling site. Your guide selects the swimming area for visibility and current, letting your group enjoy reef scenery at a pace that suits both keen snorkelers and beginners.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

With your own boat, the reef session can follow the water conditions rather than a fixed group timetable. Your crew keeps a suitable alternative in mind for a rewarding swim.

04 / Cadlao · Coastal pause

Nat-Nat Beach

Plan 45–75 mins

Take a barefoot break along Cadlao’s shoreline, with limestone views and time to settle into the beach. Nat-Nat offers a gentle contrast to lagoon paddling: swim with your guide, enjoy the scenery or simply relax with your own group.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Short coastal transfers let the crew balance beach time with your lagoon plans. Tell us if you would prefer a longer shore break and a lighter snorkeling session.

05 / Cadlao · Beach-buffet setting

Paradise Beach

Plan 45–75 mins

Let the name set the mood: coastal scenery, inviting water and an easy beach-day pace. Paradise Beach is a beautiful place to enjoy your group’s company, with the crew selecting a comfortable landing and lunch setting along the Cadlao coast.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Your private route leaves room to choose the most inviting beach stop on the day. Efficient transfers protect the slow, enjoyable parts of your island escape.

06 / Cadlao · Unhurried swimming

Pasandigan Beach

Plan 45–75 mins

Stretch out the afternoon with a swim, shoreline photographs and a quiet moment looking across Bacuit Bay. Pasandigan brings the Cadlao coastal circuit to a relaxed close, with your crew adjusting the final beach break to your group’s energy.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

An early start gives the afternoon breathing room. Your captain balances a satisfying final swim with a comfortable journey back to El Nido.

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

Private departure toward Cadlao

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Leave El Nido early aboard your custom 30ft monohull. Your guide reviews the lagoon arrangements and your family’s ideal mix of paddling, swimming and beach time.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

A typical 9:00 AM shared tour is still preparing for its group departure.

8:00–9:00 AM

Cadlao Lagoon’s quiet-water chapter

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Start with emerald-water scenery and relaxed paddling or swimming in Cadlao Lagoon. The crew can switch the lagoon order to match Small Lagoon’s entry arrangements.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

A later-starting boat begins transferring toward its scheduled opening stops.

9:00–10:30 AM

Small Lagoon limestone passage

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Enjoy Small Lagoon’s intimate entrance and sheltered interior, with your visit aligned to coordinated access and your kayaking plans.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

The shared visit fits the operator’s lagoon slot and the needs of the whole group.

10:30–11:30 AM

Oil Rig reef session & Nat-Nat pause

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Discover reef scenery with your guide at the Oil Rig Snorkeling site, then take a coastal beach pause at Nat-Nat as the route allows.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

Snorkeling and shore breaks follow the group boat’s preset activity balance.

11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Paradise Beach & Filipino buffet

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Settle into the Cadlao coast for your fresh Filipino beach buffet at a suitable crew-selected setting around Paradise Beach. Enjoy a swim and a leisurely lunch.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

Shared meal arrangements determine the lunch setting and time available on shore.

1:30–3:30 PM

Pasandigan’s relaxed finale

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Stretch out the afternoon with a Pasandigan swim or beach photographs, then rest under the canopy on the journey back. Your captain confirms the return window.

ILLUSTRATIVE · COMMERCIAL BANGKA

The shared boat completes its scheduled coastal stops before heading home.

WHY SPEEDBOAT ON THIS ROUTE

Less transfer time. More choice.

Your private speedboat experience

Your private crew coordinates Small Lagoon access and the Cadlao coast around your group. Comfortable seating and a shaded canopy make it easy to rest between lagoon paddles and reef sessions.

A 7:30 AM departure gives the crew more options to prioritize Cadlao or Small Lagoon. Your lagoon arrangements and preferred pace guide the visiting order.

Conventional group-boat rhythm

Shared lagoon-and-beach tours set the paddling, swimming and lunch balance for the entire boat. There is less freedom to extend the beach break your family loves.

Shorter coastal transfers keep a six-highlight route spacious, with time shared thoughtfully between lagoons, snorkeling and beaches.

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: ₱22,500

TOURS & PRICING

📍 Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Oil Rig Snorkeling site, Nat-Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, Pasandigan Beach

Adults
2
Kids (<7y)
0
Special requests (optional)
₱19,500₱9,750 / 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 Classic Tour D (Cadlao & Small Lagoon) 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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