Anchorage· Palawan (Ulugan Bay)· Philippines
Bahile Anchorage (Ulugan Bay)
10° 2.4′ N · 118° 47.1′ E · approximate
The inner end of Ulugan Bay off the Bahile river mouth, the most enclosed water in the bay and the closest point to the Bahile road and the Puerto Princesa North Road for a taxi across to the city.
Practical
Position approximate: about 600 m north of Tarakaiawan Islet in the inner bay, checked as water against the OpenStreetMap coastline; no cruising guide opened publishes depths or holding here, so sound in and expect mud or sand near the mangrove shores. The Philippine Navy's Carlito Cunanan Naval Station sits on the shore about 1.2 nm south-southeast (OpenStreetMap landuse military): keep clear of its piers and any restricted water, and expect to be asked your business. Bahile village and schools are ashore to the south. In October 2024 a cruising boat anchored in Ulugan Bay and cleared out for Malaysia by taxi to Puerto Princesa, with Customs riding back to inspect the boat (Noonsite comment).
Best for
The most sheltered spot in Ulugan Bay and a base to reach Puerto Princesa by road
Season
All year in the inner bay; check depth yourself
Nearby
- Buenavista Anchorage (Ulugan Bay)2 NM away
- Karagatan Festival (Puerto Princesa West Coast)3.3 NM away
- Ulugan Bay Anchorage3.3 NM away
- Buenavista Viewdeck (Ulugan Bay)3.5 NM away
- Ugong Rock5 NM away
- Starfish Island (Honda Bay)8.3 NM away
- Starfish Island Anchorage (Honda Bay)8.5 NM away
- Arrecife Island (Dos Palmas)9.5 NM away