Updated OCT 22 2024

Crewed TRIPS on Tiki 31 TAAL EXPLORER. We usually have 3 or 4 crew, and sometimes a bar tender. standard trips are one or 2 hours. We are actually a sailing school, so some captains tend to ask guests if they want to experience driving the boat, and we introduce jobs to people who know how to sail, so they can get a feel of how the boat performs.

RATES- Prices are P1000 per person for the first hour, P500 person for going into each extra hour. Depending on the Type of trip, the Usual minimum charge is P10k.

Types of trips

There are 2 types of trips : ⁸PUBLIC” trip or “PRIVATE” trip.⁷

PUBLIC TRIP – the standard.
Minimum: For a public trip there is a minimum of 6 guests from TLYC or 7 guests from Balai Isabel.
If the minimum is not met, the group(s) can pay for the person(s) who would normally make up the minimum.

To help meet the minimum, sometimes we will combine groups from TLYC and Balai, When this happens, The TLYC guests will stay longer on the boat but not be charged for the extra time to go to Balai and back to TLYC, from Balai.
They also have the option of staying at the Pier Restaurant and bar, at Balai, till they get picked up after the Balai group gets back to Balai.

Maximum:
On a public trip, if there are passengers on shore, they can join the trip at regular rates. The Maximum on any trip is 12 guests total.

Duration:
The duration for public trips is 2 hrs unless the all pax agree that its only going to be 1 hr.

Schedule: Currently, our only Public trip is the Saturday Afternoon “Welcome Cruise”. more details ⁷⁹below.

PRIVATE TRIP

Minimum:
For a private trip, its the rate for 10 pax minImum charge. Once the reservation is confirmed we no longer accept anyone who is not part of your group.

Maximum
If your private trip is over 10 pax, up to max 12 pax, you can pay on board, at regular rates, FOR THE EXTRA PEOPLE, if any.

Duration.
If booking private, you can choose your time, and the length of time. You are only limited by whether or not there is another trip that overlaps with your desired time.

All Reservations – especially private.
Private trips must be booked (confirmed) in advànce. Advance payment may be required.
You can only book Private if there is no confirmed reservation yet for a public trip at that time slot.

VENUE

Regular Public trips leave at 300PM from Taal Lake Yacht Club on Saturdays. Reservations for this time slot can be made by calling 09171231403.

Trips are also available from Pier Bar and Restaurant at Balai Isabel. Regular Saturday Trips leave at 330 PM.

Other time slots are available upon request.

PAYMENT OPTIONS G-Cash is our prefered method of accepting reservations. Cash is ok for buying drinks and paying for passengers over thè minimum.

Credit Cards are not accepted at Taal Lake Yacht Club yet. If you want to pay with a card, you have to pre book thru one of our partner hotels like Balai Isabel, Nuuk,

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Schedules

Currently Cruises are only available Friday Afternoon till Tuesday. No cruises anytime on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday morning.

REGULAR SCHEDLED PUBLIC CRUISES
“Welcome cruise”
Departure Times:
3PM from TLYC
330 PM from Balai
Arrival times
530 PM Balai
6PM, or later, TLYC
Days:
4X per month
Every Saturday
Duration: 2 hrs.

PRIVATE CRUISES and PARTY CRUISES*

“After Checkout Cruise”
DepartureTimes:
2PM from TLYC
230PM from Balai
Days
Arrival times:
430 At Balai
5PM TLYC
2 or 3X per month
Every First Sunday, Third Sunday and 5th Sunday, if there is one.

“Sunset Cruise”
This is a one hour Private cruise. extensions are allowed but must be pre booked.
Departure Times: 30 minutes before Sunset
Arrival Times: 30 minutes after sunset.

“Lunch and Swim”
A 4 hour Private Cruise
Departure Times
11AM
Arrival Time
3PM

“Afternoon swim Party”
This 4 hour Private cruise starts at 230, and ends at 630, to catch the sunset, but be back in time for dinner, or the drive home.

“Night Party”
This 4 hr Private cruise starts at Sunset, after Sunset, or after Dinner. latest return to shore, 11PM
Not available yet.

* “Party Cruises” are Private cruises which can also be sold to re-sellers or party organizers who have the option of re selling slots on a cruise and promoting it as their own Cruise or Party.

Most Frequently Asked Questions
What if we want public but we are only 4?
Answer: Book the minimum. If you book as Public, you will get the ball rolling. Other people will probably join and make up the minimum. In that case, you will get refunnded the extra that you paid so you could meet the minimum.

I know how to sail and I want to charter the boat without Crew.

Qualified skippers, with 3 trained crew, can also charter the boat “bareboat” for P10K for up to 4 hours or P15k for 8hrs. P20k for 24 hrs. It is unlikely that you can charter This boat unless you have already sailed this boat as Captain, with us on board, as an exam, and we know your crew is competent.

I want go bring my own food and drinks. You can, but your trip has to originate at TLYC.

Other than Saturday afternoon, what are your other “regular” or suggested times? Popular requests are the “after checkout” cruise times. This is a great trip around 2 or 3PM on Sunday,

What about Night Cruises? Not yet.

Do you accept Photoshoots? Yes. Time at the TLYC dock is 50% off. Call us.

Are there showers and toilets? On shore yes, on board, sort of.

What if it rains? You will probably get wet. The boat has 4 cabins, so if you really want, you can go below. Its not dangerous, boats like this are built to weather storms.

Should I bring extra clothes? Its a good idea, just in case.

What about shoes? Guests on yachts are normally requested to remove their shoes when on the boat, especially leather street shoes. There is a basket where you can put your shoes after boarding. You may notice some crew with shoes. These are shoes reserved for the boat only. They do not go ashore, they usually have white rubber soles.

Is Taal Volcano Active? Below is a link to a “live” webcam view , courtesy of Balai Isabel. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/185xpXq89M/