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Basilisa Island Hopping — Private Charter

The four-stop Basilisa route with the boat to yourselves — no waiting for a group to fill, and it sails on your date.

Duration: Full day at sea · about 7 hours
Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 10
From: ₱2,399 per guest

Any day you choose · subject to Coast Guard clearance on the day

About this tour

The same Basilisa route as our weekend joiner — Cabacungan Cove, Duyos, a third beach chosen on the day, and Pagkawasan — but the boat is yours.

The difference that matters is certainty. A joiner seat is cheaper, but the boat only leaves once ten seats are taken, so your date depends on other travellers. A charter does not: you pick the day, the boat sails, and the only people on it are yours. You can also take your time at a stop you like rather than keeping to a shared schedule.

You are paying for the boat rather than for a seat, so the rate per person falls sharply as your group grows — two guests carry the whole boat between them, ten split it ten ways. If you are one or two people and the price of a charter is more than you want to spend, book the joiner instead and we will pool you with others.

Highlights

The boat is yours — no other guests, no waiting for a group to fill
Sails on the date you choose, not on a fixed weekend departure
The four-stop Basilisa route, at your own pace
Set lunch on the beach

Itinerary

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

Private 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.

Rates by group size

The per-guest rate falls as the group grows. Your booking is priced at the band your party falls into.

Per-guest rates by group size for Basilisa Island Hopping — Private Charter
Group size	Rate per guest	Total charter
2 to 3 guests	₱5,699	₱11,398 – ₱17,097
4 to 6 guests	₱3,399	₱13,596 – ₱20,394
7 to 10 guests	₱2,399	₱16,793 – ₱23,990

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

₱2,399per guest

When would you like to travel?

Preferred date

My dates are flexible

Guests

Adults11 years and over

Children5–10 years · 50% off

InfantsUnder 5 · free, no separate seat

This departure needs a minimum of 2 guests.

Adult × 2₱11,398

Total₱11,398

A 50% deposit of ₱5,699 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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