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The Philippines has of some of the best beaches and scuba diving destinations in the world. Explore the vast expanse of nature's splendor under the spell of cool mountain breeze. A perfect setting for romance or nature tripping the country's mountain villages serve as a perfect hideaway from the lowlands summer heat. The Yacht Charter itineraries can be tailored fit according to your preferences and interests. The Captain will lay out alternatives and assist you in planning your sailing vacation. An ideal charter around the Philippines will take 6 to 14 days to complete and will give you the flexibility to visit the most interesting places. Sailing routes are planned in 3 to 5 hour legs where we sail in the day and anchor by late afternoon. Feel the breeze of summer at white sand beaches of Boracay, Panglao and the Palawan Islands deemed as among the world's finest Islands. Enjoy the fascinating view of Baguio, Sagada and Tagaytay; and take a dip in the refreshing waters of modern resort facilities. Off the northwestern tip of Panay Island in the Visayan Region, lies the Paradise Island of Boracay. The Word "Bor-a-cay" is derived from the local word borac, meaning cotton, a reference to the color of the white sand and fine texture. The Island is about 300kms south of the Capitol of Manila. It has become the number one tourist destination of the Philippines. Travelers from all over the globe come to see the world's most beautiful white sand beach here. The Island is 7 km long and the narrowest spot is nearly 1 km. wide. There are 30 beaches and coves, but the king of them all is White Beach, a 3.5km ribbon of powder white sand and gentle, warm water. The water is shallow and its sand brighter and finer than most beaches in the archipelago. The most recommended way to arrive is by airplane to Caticlan. The flight time from Manila is one hour on an Asian Spirit which offers 8 flights each a day to Caticlan. The land transfer from the airport is 5mins to the Jetty Port, your next step is into a ferryboat that will take you to the resorts. The Ferry ride will take approximately 20 min's. Wear shorts and sandals on arrival, as the ferry lands on the beach in knee high water. However, local porters can carry you ashore, if needed. Our home port is in Manila (Manila Yacht Club)and is located in Luzon the biggest island of the archipelago. We have more than 7,000 islands making this island nation the second largest archipelago in the world next to our neighbor in the south Indonesia. The Philippines is also the most bio diverse nation in the world. Security risk is not a major concern. There is not much difference in terms of peace and order to other Southeast Asian neighbors. Our cruising destinations are safe and are located far from the so called "troubled areas" in the extreme south of Mindanao Island (600 to 800 miles away).The popular sailing destinations are within 90 to 350 miles of Manila. 1 Day We welcome you to the Philippines and we encourage you to do a different Charter from the ordinary. Come and sail to the more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines.
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