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Finding superyacht roles in Palawan
How to reach Palawan, contact the local yacht agent and find the clearance steps for superyacht work.
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Arriving
What to do in your first week
Fly into Puerto Princesa
Y.CO says a Palawan charter starts with embarkation at Puerto Princesa International Airport. The Tubbataha park office says liveaboard divers fly to Puerto Princesa, then travel 10 to 12 hours by sea to the reefs.
AirportPuerto Princesa International Airport, Palawan
Sea trip to Tubbataha10 to 12 hours
Tips
Helpful tips before you arrive
Three entry areasThe agent splits the Philippines into three island groups. Luzon uses Subic Bay or the Port of Manila, the Visayas use Cebu and Palawan uses Puerto Princesa. (Asia Pacific Superyachts, page opened 8 November 2026.)
Two monsoonsThe agent says the Philippines has a North East monsoon from November to April and a South West monsoon from May to October. (Asia Pacific Superyachts, page opened 8 November 2026.)
Tubbataha tour operatorsThe park office says commercial tour operators need a Permit to Operate at least two months before the first scheduled entry. (Tubbataha Management Office, page opened 8 November 2026.)
Agencies
Yacht agents in Palawan
Asia Pacific Superyachts PhilippinesCentral office in Makati City, Manila. Email philippines@asia-pacific-superyachts.com. The page lists services for captains, engineers, deck officers, galley, interior, guests and crew. It names Puerto Princesa as the port of entry for Palawan.
Asia Pacific Superyachts, page opened 8 November 2026. It is a yacht agent, not a crew placement agency.
Pay
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Palawan.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Asia Pacific Superyachts: Philippines
- Y.CO: Philippines cruising guide
- Y.CO: Philippines yacht charter
- Tubbataha Management Office: About Tubbataha
- Tubbataha Management Office: Permits and fees
- Noonsite: Puerto Princesa
- Palawan Daily News: El Nido installs mooring buoys
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Puerto Princesa City 98618
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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