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Malcapuya Island Private Beach Day: Palawan's Finest White Sand

Malcapuya Island is routinely cited as one of the Philippines' most beautiful beaches — powdery white sand, transparent turquoise shallows, and almost no development. A private day charter delivers you there before any other boats arrive.

What to expect

The one-hour bangka crossing from Coron town is itself spectacular, threading past uninhabited limestone islands and over reefs visible in 20 metres of gin-clear water. Malcapuya greets you with a crescent of flour-white sand that squeaks underfoot. Snorkel the fringing reef alive with clownfish and parrotfish, then retreat to the shade of coconut palms with a chilled drink. A crew-prepared lunch of grilled fresh catch, rice, and tropical fruit is served on your private boat as gentle waves lap the hull.

Book it with
Calamian Islands Travel and Tours (coron-travel.com)
PHP 3,750–PHP 5,500 per person (private charter including lunch; environmental fee approx. PHP 200 on arrival)
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Good to know

Malcapuya is about 1 hour from Coron — factor in travel time when planning around your all-aboard. The beach has minimal facilities; the private charter provides everything you need. Combine with a stop at Bulog Dos sandbar on the return for an aerial-worthy photograph.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Coron — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Nautica
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from $4,599
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from $5,526
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Regent · Seven Seas Explorer
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from $6,849
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