Cauayan Island Resort

Head out by boat to dive sites around El Nido that suit both first-timers and certified divers. Briefings cover conditions, safety and what to expect below before you enter the water. You’ll descend between 6 and 30 metres, moving past coral formations, reef fish and larger marine life depending on location. Instructors support training dives as well as guided recreational dives, with options to work towards PADI certifications.

Several sites sit close to the island, reducing travel time and allowing longer sessions underwater. Between dives, you’ll surface to sea views and reset before the next descent, carrying back an understanding of Palawan’s marine environment.

You’ll step aboard a sea craft and ease away from the island as daylight starts to fade. Drinks are served on deck and you’ll choose from a menu of cocktails while the boat follows the coastline. You’ll stay on the water as colours shift across the sky and reflections spread over the bay.

Crew members manage the route and timing, letting you focus on the view and conversation. The cruise moves at a pace, with space to sit, stand or move along the deck. As evening settles, you’ll return by sea, carrying the sense of closure that comes with the end of the day.

Set off from the shoreline in a kayak and move along the edges of Cauayan Island at water level. The route takes you past mangrove channels, limestone cliffs and stretches of lowland forest, each seen from a close, unfiltered angle.

You’ll control the pace, stopping to drift, turn or continue depending on the conditions and your energy. The water remains clear beneath you, making it easy to follow the coastline and its changing shapes. This is a self-propelled way to cover short distances, stay active and see parts of the island that are best reached by paddle rather than boat.