(CNN) — Palawan has been called the "best island in the world" and the Philippines' "last biodiversity frontier."

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Sitting at the southwestern edge of the archipelago, the remote island province doesn't disappoint.

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From El Nido's world-famous Bacuit Bay to the diving sites off Coron Island, travelers will find dramatic limestone cliffs, World War II wrecks, subterranean rivers, old-growth rainforests, caves and mysterious lagoons.

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Though the Philippines is currently closed to international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic, when travel safely resumes those looking to explore this beautiful area have a variety of options.

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While most choose to stay in a rustic beach shack or remote luxury hotel, there's another way to experience the islands: a seafaring adventure.

"It's a really different way to experience Palawan -- you snorkel, island hop, fish, then camp (or stay in a bamboo hut) on remote islands," Edi Aga Mos, the founder of socially conscious boat expedition company Tao Philippines, tells CNN Travel.

"Half the fun is just joining in and learning how to cook with the chef, grind coconut, fish off the back of the boat. It's an adventure."