Yacht Charter in Cebu | Top Yacht Rentals

Cebu City is the Philippines' second-largest metropolitan and home to an international airport, several seaports, and some of the country's best shopping malls. It is the tourism, economic, cultural, and the trading seat of the country's south, and known for being centrally located, making it one of the best jumping points to the rest of the country. A yacht rental in Cebu is not only fitting for a tropical holiday, but it is one of the most luxurious excursions you can have.

The Cebu Yacht Club is the premier yachting organization in the country's south, home to a number of privately-owned catamarans, monohulls, and superyachts. It is a private and exclusive club with some of its members offering their yachts for rental. The harbor can accommodate both sailor and motor crafts up to 300 feet and up to a 6-meter draft. It is also home to several gourmet restaurants, a gym, a lawn for outdoor picnics, and offering guests a glorious view of the horizon. Take your pick from a day-cruise hopping around the different smaller islands nearby, or a sunset cruise over the Mactan Island Channel, or an overnight cruise marooned on one of the pristine and relatively unspoiled islands.

You can choose from a wide array of yachts in Cebu, from a superyacht that can accommodate a group of 50, to speedboats for a maximum of 4 people, to sailing yachts that encourage you to learn to maneuver a boat. Therefore, yacht rental prices in Cebu vary due to a number of factors, such as the size of the boat, the number of people on board, the rental duration, and the facilities onboard.

Sunset cruises are the most popular in Cebu as it involves only a few short hours, but guests experience a one-of-a-kind recreational tour onboard a luxury yacht. A typical sunset cruise could cost around $78 per person, while a speedboat rental could cost an average of $150 per hour, and a liveaboard yacht rental for a week can cost an average of $300 per night/person. For day cruises with an average of 5 hours rental duration, the price is around $800 for the yacht rental fee, with an additional boarding fee for each person on board. Prices vary depending on the company or owner of the yacht you're renting.

The Philippines is a hot and humid country, and it's pretty warm and sunny all-year-round. However, it does have two seasons: the dry and the wet season, with the latter being the rainy season with typical thunderstorms occurring. With that said, the wet season occurs between June to December, with the hot season starting in March and ending in May. From January to February, the air is still cool, with occasional rain showers. The best yacht charter season in Cebu is definitely during the hot season of March to May since this is the best time of the year when sunny days and humid nights are almost always a shoo-in, and most importantly, these months are when the sea is at its calmest.

Most tourists who visit Cebu have one thing on their mind, and that's island hopping. The Cebu Yacht Club is located at Mactan Island and only about 1 kilometer from the Mactan International Airport. Once you leave the harbor, a handful of nearby islands will be yours to explore. For a full-day yacht cruise experience. The two most famous islands to visit are Nalusuan and Pandanon Island.

Nalusuan is usually the first on the list. It is a marine sanctuary and known for being an excellent spot for snorkeling. Swim, sunbathe and snorkel on the island for an hour before you dive into a Filipino-style buffet in a restaurant on stilts. Freshly caught seafood, char-grilled meats, and tropical fruits such as mango and banana are served. Once lunch is over, you get back on the yacht and cruise for a few minutes before reaching the majestic Pandanon Island with its winding sand bar. Known for its perfectly blue waters and white sand beaches, you and your loved ones can play beach volleyball, sunbathe, or swim in the clear waters. At the end of the day, get to relax on the yacht's deck, where drinks are served as you bask in the glory of the shades of red and orange as the sun slowly disappears on the horizon.

Cebu is packed with many sights and destinations that epitomize the perfect tropical island. An overnight yacht rental can take you to further away paradises such as Sumilon Island in the south of Cebu, where whale sharks are a regular sight. Alternatively, you can charter a yacht to Moalboal, also to the south, where scuba diving is a must; or to nearby Camotes Island, which has a lake, a beautiful white sand beach, and a perfectly rural, slow-paced setting. Your yacht rental can dock on the bay of these destinations, where you and your loved ones can stay in the yacht's cabins and enjoy life on-board for the night. Come morning, hop off the boat, explore the islands, and get back to Cebu as the sun sets or as the Cebu skyline starts to light up.

If you prefer the more in-depth yacht cruise experience in Cebu, then a full week yacht rental or a liveaboard is the best choice. You and your loved ones can live on the yacht for an entire week, while you can explore a different island or many islands all in one day. One of the most popular is Malapascua Island, found on the northern tip of Cebu province, and known for daily thresher shark sightings. If you wish to go to the other notable islands nearby, such as Negros, Siquijor, or Bohol, you may do so as well and disembark on these islands for more adventure.

Cebu is one of the best wedding destinations in the Philippines and for a good reason. World-class venues are abundant, but also 5-star resorts, and plenty of exciting activities. One of which is a yacht wedding, where the ceremony can take place on Pandanon's sandbar chapel, and end with a sunset cruise over the Mactan Channel. Or, the entire wedding could happen on your rented yacht itself. There are rental yachts in Cebu that can accommodate a group of 50 for an intimate onboard wedding. You can anchor in the middle of the Bohol Sea, where you can exchange your vows and celebrate the union on deck. And to top it all off, end your special day with a magical sunset cruise before you get back to the harbor.

Cebu is home to thousands of businesses, factories, manufacturing facilities, 5-star hotels, corporations, and some of the world's best shopping. It is no surprise that corporate events are a common occurrence in the city. While most of these events happen in high-end hotels, a corporate yacht rental can supersize the possibilities. Treat your bosses to a glass of wine and dine on the yacht while you cruise over the Mactan Channel, with the two majestic Mactan bridges as your glorious views. Or impress a client with a 2-hour sunset cruise on board a catamaran.

When you need to impress a VIP or treat your employees to VIP treatment, a corporate yacht rental is the best way to do it in Cebu. Living the high life is a much-deserved treat for anyone who works hard to live life to the fullest. When you've got the best of both worlds, such as the city of Cebu being a metropolitan and having natural resources within 10 minutes, a yacht rental will truly create unforgettable memories with your family, friends, and colleagues.