Tired of Crowded Boat Tours? Discover a Quieter Way to Island Hop
We were too. That’s why we launched Tour Z — a family-run, crowd-free island hopping experience in Port Barton that uses a <em>counter-clockwise route</em> to reach secluded islands and calmer snorkeling spots. If you want more time in the water and less time elbowing through crowds, this is the tour for you.
More Than a Tour — A Different Direction and a Family Behind It
Tour Z began not in a meeting room, but on a crowded boat. Our founder Johann asked a simple question: what if we went the opposite way? From that wish came a mission — to offer peaceful, personal, and respectful access to Palawan’s beauty.
Our Story: Born from a Traveler’s Frustration
Tour Z began not in a meeting room, but on a crowded boat. Our founder Johann asked a simple question: what if we went the opposite way? From that wish came a mission — to offer peaceful, personal, and respectful access to Palawan’s beauty.
Our Values — Kindness, Conservation & Community
We’re a French-American family — Johann, Sarah, Dylan and Parker — running Tour Z with a heart. We give back:
7% of profits support local education, and
3% support turtle conservation in Port Barton. Our reverse route also helps spread visitor impact across multiple spots, reducing pressure on any single beach or reef.
The Tour Z Experience — What to Expect on Your Day Trip
Why the Counter-Clockwise Route Works
Most operators follow the same clockwise loop, which concentrates boats and crowds. By going counter-clockwise, we often arrive earlier or later than the bulk of boats — giving you calmer beaches, quieter snorkel sites, and better photo opportunities.
Join Our Journey
We are not a big corporation. We are a small, passionate family operation, and we can't wait to welcome you into ours.
We are just getting started, and we are growing step by step. Our dream is to remain a small, intimate operation that never loses sight of why we began: to offer a truly different and better way to explore.
Book your tour with us and experience the difference that going the opposite way can make.