EL NIDO
Journey south and stop in El Nido, a stunning region formed of steep sided islands, pristine forests, and secret beaches. Here, explore the marine reserve, an area that is home to rare animals such as the dugong, turtles, and swiftlet birds. Dive alongside limestone coral, a myriad of fish, blacktip sharks and more. Take part in conservation projects here to help protect the crystal clear coves, amazing reefs, and marine species that inhabit these azure waters. Or simply make use of your vessels extensive toy box including paddleboards and diving equipment to witness these underwater species in all their glory.
PUERTO PRINCESA
Continue south and discover a so-called New Wonder of Nature, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This underground river flows beneath the St Paul Mountain Range and was created millions of years ago as water channelled its way through the rock creating a series of cavernous chambers. The system stretches over 24km, and you can explore it your vessel’s kayaks as you keep your eyes out for crabs, fish, and snakes that make their homes in this underground system. Glide through caves and past stalactites as you feel as though you are journeying to the centre of the earth. Make it deep inside the system and discover a gushing underground waterfall and a 20-million-year-old fossil of a manatee. Finish your underground adventure in a vast room carpeted in glittering natural crystals,
BOHOL ISLAND
Cruise east towards Bohol Island. On your way, stop at Tubbataha Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of 100,000 hectares of spectacular reefs. This area is a significant fish spawning and breeding site where you can swim alongside, stingrays, turtles, grey reef sharks, manta rays, and whale sharks. Continue on to Bohol where you will disembark and head deep into the centre of the island to the famous chocolate hills. Often dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Chocolate Hills were supposedly created by two feuding giants who hurled rocks, boulders, and sand at each other forming the rolling geological mass. These rolling hillocks are best viewed from above, and Pelorus will allow you exclusive access to the skies above. Along with an expert paragliding instructor you can either embark on a solo or tandem flight over the undulating landscape. Land among the hills for a delicious wild lunch set up by your yacht crew to fill you with energy before an afternoon of adventure.
From the chocolate hills, make your way to the stunning blue waters of Kawasan Falls. Here you will embark on a heart pumping canyoning adventure which will see you jumping off ledges, sliding down waterfalls, walking along streams, and hiking along overgrown jungle paths. There is nothing more exhilarating than leaping from ledges into the pristine waters below.