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Basilisa Island Hopping — Weekend Joiner

The cheapest way to see the islands with us: join a shared boat for the four-stop Basilisa route, per head, on fixed weekend departures.

Duration
Full day at sea · about 7 hours
Group size
No minimum — up to 10 guests
From
₱1,899 per guest

Saturdays and Sundays · book from one seat — the boat sails once 10 joiners are booked

About this tour

Most of the people asking us about the islands are travelling in ones and twos, on a weekend, and do not want to charter a whole boat. This is for them.

It is the same Basilisa island-hopping route that anchors our day and multi-day tours — Cabacungan Cove, Duyos, a third beach chosen on the day, and Pagkawasan — but sold by the seat rather than by the boat. You join other travellers, split the boat between you, and pay per head. That is what makes it the most affordable thing we run.

Because the boat cost is shared, a departure sails once ten seats are taken. We run these on Saturdays and Sundays, when the joiners are. Book early in the week and we will tell you how a given weekend is filling up.

Highlights

  • The four-stop Basilisa route, shared boat, priced per head
  • Fixed weekend departures — Saturdays and Sundays
  • Set lunch on the beach
  • Our most affordable island-hopping day

Itinerary

  1. 7:30 AMMeet-up at Don Ruben Port, San Jose
  2. 8:00 AMDepart — Basilisa island-hopping route
  3. 8:45 AMCabacungan Cove
  4. 10:00 AMDuyos Camping Resort
  5. 11:30 AMBitaog Beach — set lunch served. Conditions may send us to Bitaog Grandy or Biray-Biray instead
  6. 1:15 PMPagkawasan Garden Beach
  7. 3:00 PMReturn to Don Ruben Port. End of service.

Times shift seasonally so guests are seated before sundown, and may be adjusted for weather, sea or road conditions.

What’s included

Included

  • Shared boat rental and boatman for the Basilisa route
  • All island entrance, cottage and docking fees
  • Set lunch on the beach
  • Tour coordinator for the day
  • Bottled water and trail snacks

Not included

  • Transport to and from Don Ruben Port — meet us there
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips

The included set menu is worth ₱250 at à-la-carte menu prices.

What to bring

  • A light jacket — the mountain peak cools quickly after sundown
  • Comfortable walking shoes for the viewing decks
  • Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • A camera — the light between 5:00 and 6:00 PM is the reason people book this
  • Valid ID, plus senior citizen or PWD identification where applicable
  • Swimwear, towel and a dry bag for the island-hopping legs

Good to know

Meeting point
Don Ruben Port, San Jose
Meet-up at 7:30 AM at Don Ruben Port, San Jose.
Weather & safety
Sea legs operate only with Philippine Coast Guard clearance. If sailing is suspended, guests are offered a transfer to the inland heritage circuit, a reschedule, or a refund of the sea portion.
Booking & cancellation
A 50% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due at least two days before your tour date. Deposits are non-refundable, but your slot is transferable to another person. Island-hopping joiners can be booked from a single seat: we pool you with other travellers and the boat sails once ten seats are taken, and if your date does not fill you may move to another date or take a full refund. Sunset combos and land tours run at their published minimum group size — below it you may book the shuttle separately, move to another date, or take a full refund.
Accessibility & fitness
Please advise us in advance of any medical condition, mobility limitation, or pregnancy. Viewing decks involve short walks on uneven ground and are not wheelchair accessible. This is a full day on and off a boat, boarding from the beach.
Children
Children aged 5–10 pay 50% of the adult rate. Children under 5 travel free, without a separate seat or set meal.

Read the full booking, cancellation and weather policy

Where this tour goes

Every stop has its own page with what to expect, how we get there and when we go.

From

₱1,899per guest

When would you like to travel?
Guests

This departure needs a minimum of 1 guests.

  • Adult × 1₱1,899
Total₱1,899

A 50% deposit of ₱949.50 secures your slot. The balance is due at least 2 days before your tour date.

Sending a request does not confirm a booking. We check availability first, then send payment instructions.

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