ICYMI, Kathryn Bernardo celebrated her 28th birthday with a spectacular bash in El Nido, Palawan. Joined by her family and closest celebrity friends, the actress checked in to the Isla Amara, the boutique resort she co-owns with fellow actor Piolo Pascual.
Kath also made the best of the summer heat by organizing a yacht party for her special day!
How Much Does It Cost To Rent A Yacht For A Private Party In The Philippines?
Short answer: It depends. First, luxury yachts place a premium on time and location, so a rental in Subic will cost differently from a voyage in El Nido. Additionally, the rate will of course vary if you're booking an afternoon leisure cruise versus an overnight stay.
Second, other variables like the guest capacity, consumables, and onboard activities will also factor in the costs adding up. So take this article as more of a budget guide if you're planning to book your own yacht party in the future. Ahead, we list down popular locations for a yacht party, and what you can expect to pay for either a day trip or overnight experience.
Boracay
The Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise by Discover And Beyond will give you 3 hours of cruising for P55,000 (maximum capacity: 25 persons). You get private use of the catamaran yacht, complimentary water, and use of snorkeling gear and life vests. You can choose to sail in the morning (10AM-1PM) or afternoon (3-6PM).
Note: Due to a recent executive order by the LGU of Boracay, guests are not allowed to bring any food and drinks on board.
If you'd like to book the Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise, you may contact Discover And Beyond via email at hello@discoverandbeyond.com or call them at 0905-564-0712.
Meanwhile, the LXV Lifestyle Sunseeker 64 allows for a maximum of 25 guests to enjoy the intimate experience. For 3 hours (with an additional charge of P22,000 per hour), passengers are led on an exploration of Boracay and Laurel islands. Snorkeling gear is provided, and the yacht also has an onboard wine cooler.
- 20-person capacity - P45,000 for 3 hours
- 30-person capacity - P55,000 for 3 hours
- 25-person capacity - P65,000 for 3 hours
If you'd like to book the Sunseeker 64, you may contact LXV Lifestyle via email at inquiries@LXV.ph or call them at 0995-378-4200.
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Cebu
Jokai Marine International Inc. offers a "party yacht" called JOKAI I, a 22-meter day cruiser catamaran which was built in 2014. It can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests. Jokai offers several packages depending on your requirements:
- Intimate Cruise: A four-hour cruise (either from 9AM-1PM or 3PM-7PM) for a maximum of 30 people starts at P35,900
- Infinite Cruise: A four-hour cruise (either from 9AM-1PM or 3PM-7PM) for a maximum of 50 people starts at P64,900
- Indefinite Cruise: A four-hour cruise (either from 9AM-1PM or 3PM-7PM) for a maximum of 50 people starts at P89,900
Take note that food and beverages are charged separately, but can be supplied by the operator. A corkage fee of P3,000 for food and P2,000 for drinks will apply if you choose to get them elsewhere.
The vessel can also be a venue for events like weddings, birthdays, or debuts! For example, their I NEED All-Inclusive Package costs P114,900 for 4 hours. With that price tag, you get the following:
- Food (buffet) good for 30 persons
- Music by locally renowned DJ
- Photo session with aerial shots by a renowned local photographer
- Cocktails bar unlimited for 4 hours (includes 4 types of cocktails, 1 shooter, 2 non-alcoholic beverages, served by an International Cruise Ship bartender)
If your party reaches 40 people, you can book the ALL I NEED All-Inclusive Package which costs P149,990 and comes with the same benefits (except this time the buffet is good for 50).
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Palawan
The Sunreef Catamaran 60 Loft Yacht by LXV Lifestyle is perfect for island-hopping around paradise. Get exclusive access to private islands, and explore the surrounding areas of El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princesa, Linapacan, Bacuit Bay, and Culion Island.
You and your friends can make use of the comfortable lounge area while sailing, or enjoy a delicious meal prepared by your personal onboard chef. A day tour will cost you P90,000 for 5 persons, and expect to pay P5,000 per additional guest. The yacht can accomodate a maximum of 25 people (P190,000) for up to 8 hours.
Take note that by booking a Day Tour, you do not get access to the rooms. Guests will also not be allowed to do land transfers, and will have to pay delivery fees if the departure or arrival point is not Busuanga Bay Lodge, Marina Del Sol. Here are the Day Tour inclusions:
- Breakfast, Lunch and merienda
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Entrance fees to sites
- Fuel
- Exclusive rental of the fully crewed Sunreef 60 Loft
- Free usage of watertoys, and all ustensiles
Sea activities such as diving, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkling are all possible thanks to equipment readily available onboard. You can even ride in the dinghy!
If you'd like to book an overnight stay, the yacht sleeps up to 8 guests and you have the choice of three cabins (each with their own bathroom)—one main bedroom and two guest rooms.
An Overnight Charter will cost USD $3,000 (P168,869) per day—you get a USD $1,000 (P56,290) discount if you check-in after 12NN, or check out before 12NN. The Overnight Charter package has the following inclusions:
- Exclusive use of the fully crewed Sunreef 60
- Good for 8 persons
- Non-alcoholic Beverages
- Usage of amenities and water toys
However, overnight guests will be charged USD $30 (P1,689) per person per meal for food and non-alcoholic drinks. Fuel and entrance fees to tourist spots are also excluded.
If you'd like to book the Sunreef Catamaran 60 Loft Yacht, you may contact LXV Lifestyle via email at inquiries@LXV.ph or call them at 0995-378-4200.
Subic
Depending on the size of your party, booking Discover And Beyond's Trimaran Yacht Cruise will easily hit five figures. As of writing they charge three different prices for the private use of the Trimaran yacht: P25,500 for 15 people, P38,000 for 30 people, or P55,00 for 40 people (maximum capacity).
The 3-hour cruise allows you to choose the final destination. However, take note that each additional hour spent cruising will cost you P11,500 per hour. The complete package includes the following:
- Passenger’s insurance for your safety
- Complimentary use of our top-quality snorkel gears
- Two complimentary bags of ice tubes
- Unlimited consumption of alkaline drinking water
- Complimentary use of our high-quality Char Broil griller
- Complimentary videoke/karaoke and top-notch sound system
- Discover paradise at destinations like Grande Island, Mayanga Island, and Sampaloc Cove
If you'd like to book the Trimaran Yacht Cruise, you may contact Discover And Beyond via email at hello@discoverandbeyond.com or call them at 0905-564-0712.
If you're looking for a more affordable option, La Banca Cruises hosts a wonderful experience aboard its 40-foot yacht. Starting at P6,000 per hour for a minimum of 2 hours (plus a one-time terminal fee of P2,000) it can accommodate up to 25 people and you can enjoy activities like fishing, snorkeling, or swimming in Subic Bay. The best part? You may bring your own food and drinks. No corkage fees!
A maximum of 15 people can book an Overnight Stay (from 8PM to 8AM) for P35,000 per night on the 50-ft yacht (with the addition of a one-time terminal fee of P2,000).
LOOK: Local Celebrities Who Rented A Yacht For Their Private Party
Rei Germar
In September 2019, Rei Germar celebrated her 23rd birthday weekend in Subic on a yacht with her closest friends and BF Migy Romulo. According to her vlog, the party boarded the yacht at around 3PM.
We spotted Rei's fellow vloggers and influencers Teena Arches, Raiza Contawi, Angel Dei, Kit Ramos, Ry Velasco in the video!
Sam Pinto
In December 2019, Sam Pinto spent her 30th birthday on a yacht. "Well, being a mermaid, I wanted to be in the water and I’ve always wanted to live in a yacht. When I was younger, that was the dream. Not to buy a house but a yacht and live in it," the actress joked.
Gallo Yacht Charters was the operator of her birthday cruise, FYI!
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Alodia Gosiengfiao
To celebrate her then-upcoming nuptials, Alodia Gosiengfiao hosted her all-white bachelorette party on a yacht! Ehra Madrigal vlogged the entire experience, and joked "as content creators...lahat on camera." LOL, so true! Fellow content creator Verniece Enciso was quick to agree: "Tama ka! Reality," she said laughingly.
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Kathryn Bernardo
Our favorite Aries Kathryn celebrated her 28th birthday in El Nido, Palawan—and she invited all her guests to a yacht party! Clad in a stunning custom Mark Bumgarner creation, we spotted many familiar faces on the star-studded guest list, including her Hello, Love, Goodbye co-stars, besties Arisse De Santos and Trina Uytingco, and more!
So, all aboard?
