CILYC
Dive &
Discover
Boutique Diving Expeditions
Private sailing above some of the Philippines' most spectacular underwater worlds. Offered as a day charter in Cebu and El Nido — for those who want to go further, a fully personalized multi-day expedition can be arranged through our concierge.
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| The Experience
A private sail above
the reef.
Private sailing above some of the Philippines' most spectacular underwater worlds. Currently offered as a day charter in Cebu and El Nido — for those who want to go further, a fully personalized multi-day diving expedition, from 3 days / 2 nights up to 7 days / 6 nights, can be arranged through our concierge.
Cebu: Hilutungan & Nalusuan
A wall dive thick with resident sea turtles and schools of reef fish, followed by Nalusuan's softer coral gardens just a short sail away — two protected marine sanctuaries, back to back.
What defines the dive
Bring Your Own, or We'll Arrange It
Guests are welcome to dive with their own gear. For those who'd rather not travel with equipment, CILYC coordinates with partnered dive shops to arrange everything needed, for an additional fee.
Experience Highlights
El Nido: South Miniloc & Twin Rocks
El Nido's most celebrated reef, framed by cabbage corals and passing pelagics, paired with Twin Rocks' twin limestone pinnacles — known locally as the "Stingray Airport" for the rays resting in its sandy channels.
Beyond the Day Charter
For divers who want more than a single day, a fully personalized multi-day expedition — 3 days / 2 nights up to 6 days / 5 nights — can be arranged through our concierge.
The Vessel & Crew
The entire vessel, private to you — captain, crew, and fuel, for a full day at sea.
What's included in your day charter
Dining & Refreshments
Welcome refreshments on boarding, lunch onboard for the full-day charter, and snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Water Activities
Snorkeling gear, water carpet, banana boat, and other water activities, along with beach towels and life jackets.
Dive Coordination
Guests are welcome to bring their own scuba equipment. For those who don't, CILYC coordinates with a partnered dive shop — equipment available for an additional fee.
| Day Charter
Choose your location
The trimaran, private to you for the day at sea — and ready for longer, should you choose to extend it.
Hilutungan & Nalusuan
Cebu | Departing from Mactan
₱75,000
Two protected marine sanctuaries, back to back — a wall dive thick with resident sea turtles, followed by softer coral gardens a short sail away.
For the first 15 guests.
08:00 AM
Boarding, welcome refreshments, and a dive briefing on deck.
08:15 AM
Depart for Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary, sailing southeast through the Olango Channel — a short, easy crossing.
09:15 AM
Dive One — Hilutungan. A wall dive known for resident sea turtles and large schools of reef fish moving along the drop-off.
10:30 AM
Surface interval at anchor. Coffee, fruit, and a chance to dry off between dives.
11:15 AM
Dive Two — Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, a short sail from Hilutungan. A sister reef with its own character — softer coral gardens and calmer drift.
12:30 PM
Lunch onboard, served at anchor as the group unwinds from the morning's dives.
01:30 PM
Begin the return sail, with time on deck to relax, snorkel if the spot allows, or simply watch the coastline come back into view.
03:00 PM
Arrival back at Mactan.
South Miniloc & Twin Rocks
El Nido | Departing Corong-Corong Pier
₱75,000
El Nido's most celebrated reef, paired with the twin limestone pinnacles known locally as the "Stingray Airport."
For the first 15 guests.
08:00 AM
Boarding, welcome refreshments, and a dive briefing on deck.
08:35 AM
Depart for the Miniloc area, a short sail of under an hour across Bacuit Bay's calm inner waters.
09:25 AM
Dive One — South Miniloc, El Nido's most celebrated dive site. Cabbage corals and colorful sponges give way to schools of reef fish and the occasional passing pelagic.
10:40 AM
Surface interval at anchor, just off Miniloc Island. Coffee, fruit, and a moment to take in the limestone cliffs rising around the bay.
11:15 AM
Dive Two — Twin Rocks, a few minutes away by boat. Two connected limestone pinnacles forming natural channels thick with fusiliers, batfish, and jacks — known locally as the "Stingray Airport" for the rays that rest in its sandy bottom.
12:30 PM
Lunch onboard, served at anchor with Bacuit Bay's karst islands as the backdrop.
01:30 PM
Begin the return sail, with time on deck to unwind, or a short stop to snorkel the shallows if conditions allow.
03:00 PM
Arrival back at Corong-Corong Pier.
Day Charter Rate
₱75,000 PHP
For the first 15 guests. ₱5,000 per additional guest,
up to a maximum of 25 guests per day charter.
For multi-day expeditions or a fully personalized dive itinerary, contact our concierge.
Three Private Cabins
Each with its own toilet and shower — quiet, comfortable spaces to retreat to between islands.
The Main Deck
A spacious deck built around an oversized day bed — the natural gathering point for sun, conversation, and slow afternoons.
Where the day happens
The trimaran, private to you for the day at sea — and ready for longer, should you choose to extend it.
Life Aboard
Two Convertible Cabins
Flexible space that travels with you — extra room for belongings, or an additional bedroom when you need it.
Indoor Lounge
A shaded lounge with TV, for the quieter hours between excursions.
Connected at Sea
Starlink wifi onboard, so the disconnection is a choice, not a limitation.
The Skylounge
An elevated vantage point above deck, made for watching the islands pass and the sky change color.