Private Speedboat Charter in El Nido
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The Luxury of Subtraction
While the standard El Nido island hopping experience is defined by rigid schedules and crowded six-stop itineraries, Yohak is a masterclass in restraint.
We understand you arrive with a wishlist of the Bacuit Archipelago’s most famous destinations. However, the reality of Palawan is that popularity brings noise. To fiercely protect your peace, we cap our private speedboat charters at exactly four carefully selected locations.
By utilizing the power of our twin-engine vessels, we buy you the ultimate luxury: the time to simply be. Big Lagoon remains our definitive first objective, secured at first light. From there, your Captain dynamically assesses tides and fleet movements, weaving your desires with our mandate for unhurried, exclusive exploration.
After guiding 2,000+ Palawan expeditions, founder Jovet Rosento crafted Yohak to answer what he learned: the best journeys aren’t about volume. They’re about intimacy. Every detail serves unhurried, curated experiences for the discerning traveler.
What our guests carry home
Unhurried Itinerary
The day, hour by hour Four stops, timed to the tides and the light. Every hour is placed where the bay is quietest.
Note: While Big Lagoon or Small Lagoon is our definitive first destination, the rest of the route is fluid, dictated by the Captain’s daily assessment of tides and crowds to ensure maximum privacy.
Think of this as a starting point — we’ll build your actual itinerary around what you want to see and do.
Hotel Pickup
True luxury is the removal of friction. A private transfer brings you from your hotel directly to your fully prepped vessel. While we await the Coast Guard’s brief visual clearance, your crew provides a quiet, private introduction to the boat’s amenities. No crowded docks, no chaotic roll calls—just quiet anticipation as the engines warm up.
Big Lagoon
Because of our early departure and engine speed, Big Lagoon is always our first destination. We aim to arrive while the water is still like glass, giving you the best possible chance to kayak or swim in the quiet majesty of the limestone cliffs before the traditional outriggers arrive.
Pinagbuyutan Island
Our highlight. A secluded Island stop dedicated to relaxation and water activities, offering 2 to 4 hours of unhurried downtime away from tour crowds, direct access to clear waters for private snorkeling among undisturbed coral reefs, extended time to rest or sleep on the beach at your own pace, and a premium island picnic.
Entalula Island
The final stop at the highly sought-after Entalula Island, strategically timed for the late afternoon to navigate around peak crowds at Palawan’s premier destination, featuring a thriving coral garden explored with our crew’s deep local knowledge, and supported by watchful yet unobtrusive assistance to ensure a premium, well-managed snorkeling experience.
The Slow Return
We do not rush the journey home. The engines quiet down as we begin a deliberate, scenic cruise back toward El Nido town. You drift past towering limestone corridors one last time, taking in the sheer scale of the archipelago as the afternoon light begins to soften.
Simplified Excellence
Hotel Pickup
The Vessel
Space to Breathe
Private Lunch
Refreshments
Towels
Essentials
Refreshing Snacks
₱600/person government & environmental fees (₱200 lagoon fee + ₱400 ETDF). Personal travel insurance. Alcoholic drinks beyond rum.
The Yohak Accord
Weather & Safety
We are guests of the ocean. If weather compromises safety or elegance before departure, we will seamlessly reschedule your journey or provide a frictionless 100% refund.
Private Tour Punctuality
To secure quiet anchorages before the crowds arrive, we arrange hotel pick-ups for a strict 7:30 AM departure. While the vessel is exclusively yours, late arrivals will naturally shorten your unhurried time on the water.
Dynamic Routing
We dynamically reverse-engineer our routes to bypass the crowds. Your journey is meticulously crafted around exactly when to arrive, ensuring unhurried, quiet exploration.
Tour Cancellations
You may seamlessly adjust your dates up to 14 days prior to departure. Beyond this window, your premium crew, provisions, and vessel are strictly locked in. Read our full Refund and Cancellation Policy.
Common Inquiries
Review our charter logistics below, or initiate a private dialogue for highly bespoke requests.
Is the charter price per person or per boat?
The base price is for one private boat carrying one to eight guests. You reserve the boat for your own group; the base price does not decrease if fewer than eight people join. Government fees for base guests are quoted separately where applicable.
Can I bring more than eight guests?
An extended group of up to 12 may be possible only when the assigned boat is certified and approved for that number. Under the current reference package, additional guests nine through 12 cost ₱3,500 each, including their applicable government fees. We will confirm the exact approved capacity and itemized total before payment.
Where will we go?
The planned route is El Nido, Big Lagoon, Pinagbuyutan for lunch, Entalula and back to El Nido. The captain may change the order or substitute a stop when sea conditions, tides, permits or access require it. The itinerary does not guarantee Small Lagoon or exclusive access to a public beach.
What time should I be ready?
Please be ready for pickup at approximately 7:30 AM. We will confirm your exact hotel, collection time, departure pier and return arrangements in writing. Your readiness time is not a guaranteed sailing time.
Is hotel pickup included?
Your booking includes the private boat, an island lunch with calamansi juice and Coke, an exclusive lunch table, two towels per guest, three hand towels per booking and kayak use when site conditions are safe. Beer and wine are separate. Please mention dietary needs before payment.
What is included on the boat and at lunch?
Your booking includes the private boat, an island lunch with calamansi juice and Coke, an exclusive lunch table, two towels per guest, three hand towels per booking and kayak use when site conditions are safe. Beer and wine are separate. Please mention dietary needs before payment.
Are the lagoon and environmental fees included?
Applicable government fees for the base group are quoted separately. Our team will check the current Eco-Tourism Development Fee, lagoon fee and any valid receipts you already hold. Guests nine through 12 have the applicable fees included in their approved additional-person charge.
Is the lunch island private?
You will have an exclusive lunch table for your booking. The island and beach remain shared public destinations, so we cannot promise that no other visitors will be there.
Is there a toilet at the lunch stop or on the boat?
There is currently no toilet at the planned island lunch site. We will confirm available sanitation arrangements and whether your assigned boat has a toilet before you finalize your booking.
Can children or guests with mobility needs join?
Please tell us the ages and assistance needs of everyone in your group. We will check the assigned boat, life-jacket fit, boarding assistance and suitability with operations before accepting payment.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, reef-conscious sun protection, suitable footwear and a waterproof bag for electronics, passports and other valuables. Keep your essential medication with you and be prepared for sea spray.
What if the weather prevents us from sailing?
Yohak and the captain may cancel a departure whenever conditions are unsafe. If Yohak makes a final cancellation, you can choose an applicable full refund, an equivalent reschedule or a voluntary 24- month credit under your accepted terms. The expedition-only 48-hour weather window is not automatic for day tours.
14 days free cancellation window.
Get in touch with our team
WhatsApp: +639998898583
Email: support@yohak.ph
Messenger: YOHAK
Customer Support Hours (PHT)
Monday–Tuesday: 6 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday: 6 AM – 12 Midnight
Thursday–Friday: 9 AM – 12 Midnight
Saturday–Sunday: 6 AM – 2 PM & 4 PM – 12 Midnight