Anchorage· Miniloc· Philippines
Big Lagoon Moorings (Miniloc)
11° 9.1′ N · 119° 19.6′ E
Moorings just outside the mouth of Big Lagoon on Miniloc's northeast side - the closest a yacht can lie to El Nido's signature lagoon.
Practical
Hacking Family: 11°09.09'N 119°19.59'E; anchoring inadvisable because of coral, several moorings appeared sound; at least 38 ft (about 12 m) found transiting between the islands NE of the mooring. The caretaker banned dinghies inside the lagoon, so it is a long swim (about 0.2 nm to the start, nearly 0.5 nm to the far end) - or rent a kayak from the tour boats (kayaks are mandatory for Big Lagoon per tour guides; PHP 300-400 per kayak, 2026). Lagoon ticket PHP 200 and a daily cap with advance slot booking via accredited agencies. Smart 3G. Day-time only; tour fleets arrive mid-morning.
Best for
Big Lagoon by kayak or swim
Nearby
- Twin Rocks Dive Site (Miniloc)0.2 NM away
- Big Lagoon (Miniloc)0.4 NM away
- Miniloc Island Resort (El Nido Resorts)0.4 NM away
- Small Lagoon (Miniloc)0.5 NM away
- Abdeen's Reef Dive Site (Miniloc)0.6 NM away
- Payong-Payong Beach (Miniloc)0.6 NM away
- North Rock Dive Site (Miniloc)0.9 NM away
- Secret Lagoon (Miniloc)0.9 NM away