Puerto Princesa is Palawan's main port of entry — efficiently run by Philippine standards, with a UNESCO underground river on the doorstep, good Honda Bay anchorage, and the essential jumping-off point for the extraordinary cruising grounds of El Nido and the Calamian Islands.

Cebu is the Philippines' central Visayas hub — a major port with good marine services, superb dive sites including the famous sardine run and whale shark encounters, and rich Spanish colonial heritage. The best-serviced stop for cruising yachts in the central Philippines.

Manila Bay is one of Asia's great natural harbours — Manila Yacht Club provides a well-run base in the heart of a chaotic, fascinating capital with extraordinary Spanish colonial heritage, world-class food culture, and history on every corner. The essential Philippines port for completing formalities and crew changes.

Boracay's White Beach is one of the world's truly great beaches — an immaculate stretch of powder-soft sand backed by an energetic beach resort scene. For cruising yachts, it demands careful navigation of anchoring restrictions but rewards with unmatched beach culture and a brilliant social scene.

Subic Bay is the Philippines' premier yachting facility — a deep, sheltered natural harbour with duty-free fuel, a well-equipped yacht club, haul-out capacity, and excellent provisioning in the former US Navy base. The best all-round service stop for cruising yachts in Luzon.