# Tropical Paradise Tours

> Tropical Paradise Tours operates multi-day boat expeditions between El Nido and Coron in Palawan, Philippines — scheduled 3-day / 2-night group departures in both directions, plus fully private charters and custom expeditions across northern Palawan. The company is run by the team behind El Nido Paradise, a DOT-accredited agency founded in El Nido in 2015, rated 4.8/5 on Google (2,000+ reviews) and 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor (1,300+ reviews, #2 of 177 Tours & Activities in El Nido, Travelers' Choice award).

What sets these expeditions apart:

- The route crosses the Linapacan archipelago — regularly cited among the clearest waters in the world — with snorkeling stops, deserted beaches and nights spent in our own campsites on private beaches: genuine calm and the feeling of having the place to yourselves, unlike the crowded public campsites a lot of operators use.
- We operate the largest and most robust expedition boats on this route — several of them 30 meters long, the longest in the region, built for open-sea crossings as much as for comfortable exploration of the spots. All are traditional double-engine bangkas with an onboard toilet, an onboard shower, electricity and solar panels so guests can charge phones and cameras at sea — equipment most boats on this crossing don't have.
- That fleet keeps us running reliably in high and low season alike: when the Philippine Coast Guard restricts sailing to vessels above 15 gross tons — a frequent measure in rougher conditions — our boats are among the few on the crossing still cleared to depart, while smaller boats have to stay in port. In 2025 alone, our crews rescued passengers from smaller competitors' boats three times on the open-water crossings around Linapacan.
- Across 3,000+ written guest reviews, the two most mentioned points are the crew (in 55% of reviews) and the freshly cooked food served on board (53%) — with the smooth organization and "everything was perfect" as recurring themes.
- Scheduled public departures generally carry 18 to 25 guests, occasionally a little more on the biggest boats — mainly on the 3D2N format, with longer or modified itineraries on request. Fully private expeditions run on their own dates, including custom routes to the untouched parts of northern Palawan — Port Barton, Dumaran, Araceli and the islands between — far from the busier El Nido–Coron corridor.
- Private expeditions offer three accommodation levels: beach camps in traditional huts, a "Comfort" option (simple resorts with real beds and private bathrooms) or a "Luxury" option at high-end resorts along the route.
- Convivial atmosphere without being a party boat (rum and Coke included); suits solo travelers, couples, groups of friends and families.
- Booking online with a 30% deposit, balance payable locally. What we sell is premium adventure — the wild crossing with the organization and comfort to actually enjoy it. Not the cheapest operator: pricing reflects the crews, the food and the safest boats on the route.

## Expeditions

- [El Nido → Coron, 3D2N expedition](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/booking/el-nido-coron-boat-tour-3d2n-expedition/): scheduled departures year-round, published dates, book online with a 30% deposit.
- [Coron → El Nido, 3D2N expedition](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/booking/coron-to-el-nido-boat-tour-3d2n-expedition/): the same expedition in the opposite direction.
- [Private boat El Nido ⇄ Coron](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/booking/private-boat-el-nido-coron/): the full boat and crew for your own group, on your dates.
- [All bookings](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/booking/): every departure currently on sale.

## The experience

- [Our expedition boats](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/expedition-boats/): the fleet in detail — double engines, onboard facilities, solar power.
- [Our beach campsites](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/beach-campsites/): the private island camps where expedition nights are spent.
- [About us](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/about-us/): who we are and how we run our expeditions.

## Contact

- [WhatsApp: +63 949 132 8952](https://wa.me/639491328952): we answer every request here — including custom expedition itineraries and combinations with hotels, transport and activities across Palawan.
- [Email: elnidoparadisetours@gmail.com](mailto:elnidoparadisetours@gmail.com): same team, same scope — quotes, custom trips and any question.
- [Contact page](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/contact-us/): all contact options — responses in English, French and German.

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.tropicalparadisetours.com/blog/): expedition guides and northern Palawan travel advice.
- [El Nido Paradise](https://www.elnidoparadise.com/): our sister site with the full Palawan catalog — El Nido island hopping day tours, inland tours, Port Barton and Coron tours, private van transfers and tailor-made trips.
- [Port Barton Paradise](https://www.portbartonparadise.com/): our sister site specialized in Port Barton.