Skydive Palawan.
Tandem over Palawan's coast from San Vicente Airport — year-round, 16 guests a day.
Default exit altitude
Typically flown here
Up to, at max altitude
Typically within
46 reviews
If the operator cancels for safety or weather, you're rebooked or refunded in full. No customer-side surcharge.
Three ways in.
First-time tandem options. Strapped to a tandem master with thousands of jumps.
Jump Experience
10,000 FT · 60 SECIsland Selfie
10,000 FT · 60 SECIsland Paparazzi
10,000 FT · 60 SECFourteen kilometres of white sand below.
Skydive Palawan operates from San Vicente Airport on Palawan's west coast — the island Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure readers have repeatedly voted the world's best. Tandems exit at 10,000 ft after a 25-minute scenic climb, with 30–45 seconds of freefall over the longest beach in the Philippines: 14 kilometres of white sand at Long Beach, turquoise shallows grading into the open sea on one side and unbroken jungle canopy on the other. The operation is run by the same USPA-certified team behind Skydive Cebu and Skydive Siquijor, flying FAA-approved tandem rigs with handcam video included in every package — from the entry tandem through the Paparazzi tier, which adds an outside camera flyer, to the Island Paparazzi, which finishes with a beach landing on Long Beach itself. Capacity is deliberately small: the dropzone takes a maximum of 16 guests per day, so jumps run unhurried and slots in peak months go early — booking ahead matters more here than at most Asian dropzones. The operation now runs year-round, with morning jumps the standard slot. Practicalities: San Vicente has its own airport with direct connections from Manila and Clark (a small terminal fee applies, cash only at the airport), and the dropzone publishes transport options for guests coming up from Puerto Princesa, about three hours south. The weight ceiling is 115 kg, with a surcharge from 91 kg, subject to instructor approval on the day. The operator caps the day at 16 jumpers, so slots go early in the season. The right jump for travellers who pick their skydive by the view — nothing else in the Philippines drops you over scenery like this.
Check in, weigh in, sign the waiver. Twenty minutes of harness fitting and emergency-procedure briefing with your tandem master.
Bench-seated, headphones on, door closed. The aircraft climbs to 10,000 ft — the landscape shrinks under you.
Door open. Roll out. Terminal velocity. Your tandem master triggers the canopy around 5,000 ft.
Calm five-minute ride down. You take the toggles for a minute before your instructor sets up the final approach.
Make the day longer than the jump.
Only what your package does not already cover. Pick a package to see what is included and what you can layer on — nothing is mandatory, and every extra shows on your quote before you commit.
Add any of these inside your inquiry — running total updates live in the booking sheet.
“If the dropzone can’t fly for safety or weather, you’re rebooked at no charge — or refunded in full to your original card. No customer-side surcharge.”
Aircraft typically flown at this dropzone.
Liability waiver signed on the day. We send a copy ahead so you can read it before you commit — no mid-day surprises.
Cancellation & policies.
Cancellations and date changes are arranged directly with the dropzone — message them anytime, and SiA steps in if needed.
Skydiving is weather-dependent. If the dropzone can't fly safely they'll reschedule you at no charge — or arrange a full refund if a new date doesn't suit.
Approved refunds are returned to your original payment method, typically within 5–10 business days. The dropzone confirms the timing.
After booking you’ll be in direct contact with the dropzone — any change or refund is arranged with them. SiA’s team is here if you need us.
Eight real anxieties, addressed.
Tandem operators set their own weight limit (commonly around 90–115 kg) and confirm borderline cases on the day — check the exact limit with this dropzone when you enquire. AFF students have no upper limit but must fit the rig comfortably.
Cheska Palapo★★★★★2 months ago10/10 experience! 🪂 The team was amazing, made me feel safe and at ease the whole time. The views of San Vic, Palawan were absolutely breathtaking and the jump itself was the perfect mix of excitement and freedom. Huge thank you to the whole Skydiving Palawan team for making this such an amazing experience. If you’re even thinking about doing it, take the leap. You won’t regret it! 💙
Djim★★★★★2 months agoAmazing experience at Skydive Palawan! We came with my best friend staying at El Nido, first experience for me, was just the best day ever! Stunning views, amazing instructors, all organized to perfection, they put you on ease! Will come back soon! Could only recommend to anyone who wishes to do skydive!
Jen Garello★★★★★6 months agoAmazing once-in-a-lifetime experience with breathtaking views of the ocean and Long Beach. The instructors are professional and reassuring, making it great even for first-timers. Absolutely worth it for the adrenaline rush and unforgettable scenery. 👌
Airfield gate — operator shares the exact pin and driving directions in the inquiry reply. San Vicente is the customer-facing hub.
Most jumpers drive or use Grab. Parking and transfer arrangements vary by airfield — the operator confirms specifics in the inquiry reply. Plan a 2-hour buffer before your manifest slot for traffic and check-in.
Block 3–4 hours on site for tandem (briefing + climb + jump + canopy). AFF students should plan a full day.
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