Velaya · El Nido, Palawan
El Nido
Semi-Private Tours
Tour A or Tour C on Velaya’s Double Deck. A smaller group, an open upper deck and space to relax between lagoon and beach stops.
Explore A & C
Two routes · one daily departure
Lagoons or hidden beaches?
Take a quick look at Tour A and Tour C. We confirm which route is running on your chosen date.
Tour ABig Lagoon & classic lagoonsSee routeClose route+
Paddle between limestone walls, slip into a hidden lagoon and slow down on palm-lined sand. Tour A brings together the most familiar views of El Nido in one day on the water.
- 01Big Lagoon
- 02Secret Lagoon
- 03Shimizu Island
- 047 Commando Beach
- 05Snorkeling stop
Tour A total: 2,500 PHP per person (2,300 PHP tour + 200 PHP Big Lagoon entrance). The entrance is included in your booking total and balance; do not pay it again on site. Stops and their order depend on weather, tides and permitted access.
Tour CHidden beaches & dramatic cliffsSee routeClose route+
For days filled with big views: island silhouettes, clear water and beaches tucked behind limestone walls. Tour C explores the more exposed reaches of Bacuit Bay, with the final route guided by the sea.
- 01Helicopter Island
- 02Matinloc Island
- 03Snorkeling stop
- 04Secret Beach / Cadlao Lagoon
- 05Hidden Beach
Tour C: 2,400 PHP per person.
Matinloc Shrine entrance: 200 PHP per person, paid in cash directly at the Shrine on the tour day. Please bring cash in PHP. This fee is excluded from the tour price, booking total and deposit.
Secret Beach may be replaced by Cadlao Lagoon when sea conditions require it. Kayaks at Cadlao are paid separately on Semi-Private and standard private tours.
One route per day. Timed with local knowledge.
We depart at 10:00 and plan the order of stops to make the most of quieter afternoon windows, when the busiest morning groups have moved on. Let our local crew choose the timing to give you more space at the islands.
We aim for fewer crowds; the day’s conditions shape the final route. Your exact meeting point and check-in instructions come with your confirmation.
Small group pricing
Choose your date. We’ll confirm the route.
Prices are per person for a place on the Semi-Private Double Deck.
Pay a little more than a regular joiner tour and enjoy more comfort and a smoother day on the water. With up to 12 guests instead of groups of up to 30, there’s less waiting for others, easier coordination of kayak rentals and more time to enjoy each stop.
Tour A · Lagoons & beaches
per person · 2,300 PHP tour + 200 PHP Big Lagoon entrance, included in your booking total and balance
Tour C · Hidden beaches
per person
Matinloc Shrine entrance: 200 PHP per person, paid in cash directly at the Shrine on the tour day. Please bring cash in PHP. This fee is excluded from the tour price, booking total and deposit.
One scheduled route daily. We confirm the route, available places and full inclusions before you pay.
What’s included
- Lunch during the tour
- Guide service throughout the tour
- Double Deck boat with an upper deck
- A maximum of 12 guests
- Comfortable cushioned seating
- Beanbags and a few loungers
- Snorkeling masks and tubes
- Tour A or Tour C, according to the daily schedule
What to bring
- Swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes
- Sunscreen, a sun hat and sunglasses
- Water shoes and a dry bag for your phone and personal belongings
- Drinking water
- Cash in PHP for separate fees and personal purchases
Before you go
Departure is at 10:00. Your exact meeting point and check-in instructions come with your confirmation. We run one scheduled route, Tour A or Tour C, each day; weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary.
Lunch and guide service are included. Please tell us about food allergies or dietary requirements before the tour so we can confirm the available options.
Your preferred day
Tell us when you’d like to go.
Choose a date and your group size. We’ll confirm whether Tour A or Tour C is scheduled, the available places and the full inclusions before payment.
Before you go
A few things to know
Is the boat completely private?
No. Semi-Private Tours are shared with other guests, with a maximum of 12 people on board. For a boat exclusively for your group, explore our Private Tours ↗.
Which routes do you run?
Semi-Private Double Deck runs Tour A and Tour C only. One route is scheduled per day. Choose a date and we will confirm the planned route and available spaces.
What time do we depart and where do we meet?
Scheduled departure is at 10:00. We send the exact meeting point and check-in instructions with your confirmation.
Which fees are paid separately?
Tour C only. Matinloc Shrine entrance: 200 PHP per person, paid in cash directly at the Shrine on the tour day. Please bring cash in PHP. This fee is excluded from the tour price, booking total and deposit.
No. These are paid separately on site: El Nido Eco Tax: ages 0–5 free; ages 6–12: 250 PHP; ages 13+: 400 PHP per person. A lagoon kayak for 2 people is 300 PHP. Eco Tax is valid for 5 days; no repeat payment is needed while an earlier payment remains valid.
What should I bring?
A towel, sunscreen, drinking water, water shoes, a dry bag and cash for separate fees and personal purchases. Snorkeling masks and tubes are included.
What are the deposit, payment and date-change terms?
Reservation deposit: 500 PHP per person, due 7 days before the tour, only after Velaya confirms your booking and sends payment instructions. The remaining balance must be paid one day before the tour.
Contact us about date changes; availability and team confirmation are required. Reservation deposits are non-refundable for customer cancellation, subject to applicable rights. Read the full booking terms ↗
Velaya Signature
A little more space.
A lovely way to share the day.
Travel with a small group on a Double Deck boat, with a maximum of 12 guests. Cushioned seating, beanbags and a few loungers make the time between islands part of the experience.
We run Tour A or Tour C, with one route scheduled each day. Choose your preferred date above and we will confirm the route and available places personally.
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Find your place on the Double Deck.
Return to Tour A and Tour C prices, separate fees and your preferred travel date.