Shared Speedboat Charter in El Nido
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The Architecture of Shared Silence
While standard joiner tours pack a dozen strangers onto a wooden outrigger, Yohak has engineered a new category of exploration. The Micro-Expedition is designed for couples who seek the financial efficiency of a shared journey without sacrificing the peace of a private charter.
We strictly cap this expedition at exactly four guests (two couples). You share the vessel, but you share nothing else.
To fiercely protect your peace, we execute a flawless separation of amenities:
- One couple commands the bow; the other commands the stern. You have your own space to breathe.
- No reaching into a shared icebox. Each couple is provided their own premium cooler stocked with cold calamansi and refreshments.
- When we anchor at Pinagbuyutan Island, our crew sets up two entirely separate island picnics, spaced generously apart on the sand. You dine in private.
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.
The Rendezvous
We ask that you meet us directly at the El Nido dock, fully prepared for the day ahead. While we await the Coast Guard’s brief visual clearance, your crew provides a quiet introduction to the speedboat’s amenities. No chaotic roll calls—just quiet anticipation as the engines warm up alongside your fellow guests.
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 noise of the day sets in.
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. Enjoy direct access to clear waters for snorkeling among undisturbed coral reefs, extended time to rest 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
The Vessel
Space to Breathe
Private Lunch
Refreshments
Essentials
Towels
Refreshing Snacks
Founder Support
₱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.
Shared Tour Punctuality
Out of respect for all guests, our shared vessels depart strictly on schedule. We cannot wait for late arrivals, and missed departures are gracefully forfeited without refund.
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 rate per person or per boat?
Shared speedboat seats are priced per person, not per private boat. A departure requires at least the equivalent of two paid seats. Your booking quote will show the approved seat price, applicable fees and departure status.
Can I book as a solo traveler?
Yes. You can join a shared departure that already meets the minimum and has an available seat. A single seat by itself does not automatically launch a departure. If you want to cover the minimum, ask us for a separate quote.
How many guests will be on board?
We sell a maximum of four shared seats on an approved departure. Depending on confirmed bookings, two, three or four guests may travel together.
If my group books all four seats, is it a private charter?
You will occupy all four allocated shared seats, but the booking remains the shared-speedboat package. It does not automatically add private-charter transfers, a different boat or other privatepackage inclusions.
Where do we meet, and is hotel pickup included?
The planned route is Big Lagoon, Pinagbuyutan for lunch and Entalula before returning to El Nido. Stops and their order may change for weather, tides, permits and safe access. We cannot guarantee exclusive beaches or additional stops.
Which islands will we visit?
The planned route is Big Lagoon, Pinagbuyutan for lunch and Entalula before returning to El Nido. Stops and their order may change for weather, tides, permits and safe access. We cannot guarantee exclusive beaches or additional stops.
What is included in the tour?
Your shared seat includes the boat experience, lunch with calamansi juice and Coke, an exclusive lunch table for your booking, two towels per person, three hand towels per booking and kayak use where conditions permit. Beer and wine, transfers and applicable government fees are separate.
Are government fees included?
Applicable government and lagoon fees are charged separately unless your confirmed quote expressly includes them. Let us know about valid fee receipts you already have so we can check the requirements and avoid charging the same fee twice.
Is there a toilet at the lunch island?
There is currently no toilet at the planned lunch site. Please ask us about the available sanitation arrangements and the facilities of your assigned boat before booking.
Can children or guests who need assistance join?
Please contact us before payment. We will check the age, life-jacket fit, boarding needs and assigned vessel to assess whether the experience is suitable for your group.
What if a private booking uses the same boat?
Shared seats are confirmed against actual vessel allocation. We check availability across both shared and private bookings before confirming your reservation. If Yohak cannot operate your booked departure, our team will explain the applicable rescheduling and refund choices.
What happens if the weather is unsafe?
The captain has the final safety decision. If Yohak makes a final cancellation before departure, you can choose an applicable full refund, an equivalent reschedule or a voluntary 24-month credit under your accepted terms.
14 days free cancellation window.
Get in touch with our team
WhatsApp: +639998898583
Email: support@yohak.ph
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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