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The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in the Philippines

54 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Almost every good day here starts on an outrigger. These 15 cover the El Nido tour letters, the Coron lake run, Honda Bay off Puerto Princesa and the Boracay circuit, with what each costs, how many stops you actually get and where lunch happens.

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches - Starting the day in Bacuit Bay
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine - Starting at Marber’s Beach Club
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

2.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Review of El Nido Tour C, with Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Matinloc Shrine, snorkeling, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“the tour was fantastic! shout out to Nathan who was one of the lads on the boat he was so lovely and took the time to individually help people and teach about local culture”

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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage - The long morning before the boat leaves
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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition - Day one: leaving the tourist route behind
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El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition

El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life - Seven Commandos Beach, your first hour by the sea
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El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

5.El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · 7 hours · from $25

A lively seven-hour El Nido island-hopping tour with kayaking, snorkeling, lunch, beach stops, and a rooftop pool party for $25.

“I loved this tour, the crew really did an amazing job bringing the vibes and as a solo traveller it was really easy to meet people! Some spots were busier than others but it was honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. Would recommend this one 10/10”

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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Tumalog Falls, a short stop with a refreshing payoff
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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

6.Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · from $164

Review of Cebu’s 16-hour whale shark, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, Pescador Island, sardine, and turtle tour.

“This is an amazing way to experience what Cebu has to offer, however do keep in mind this is a very long day! I recommend to bring extra towels, change of clothes, sandals, a GoPro and long sleeve rashguard (you can purchase all Read more”

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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More - Snake Island and its shifting sandbar
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

7.El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Explore El Nido’s quieter Bacuit Bay on a six-hour boat tour with Snake Island, caves, snorkeling, lunch, and white sand beaches.

“Very nice and relaxing tour, u get to see more of the inside of the bay area which the other tours do not go to. Pretty sure they just tossed me with a mixed group/different operator. But they were still fun and good and like the other tours good lunch mixed variety. 5 visits to different spots. It’s good time”

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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch - Starting at the wharf with only the essentials
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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

8.Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Swim with wild sea turtles, snorkel Port Barton reefs, and enjoy a generous Filipino BBQ lunch on a seven-hour island-hopping tour.

“Bit of a hickup regarding pickup due to google maps. However they didn't abandon me and resolved the issue. Great crew, great locations and far better than expected lunch. I can highly recommend this trip.”

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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles - Starting from Panglao, with one detail to confirm
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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

9.Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 186 reviews · 6 hours · from $51

Swim with turtles, watch for dolphins, snorkel Balicasag’s reefs, and visit Virgin Island Sandbar on a six-hour Bohol boat tour.

“We were very satisfied with the organisation and with the activities that we have during the trip. The agency contact us several times before, to be sure about the meeting point and to give us all necessary tips. Our super hosting and friendly guide Mark was waiting for us in the morning . There is no loosing of the time :) the main boat has one more smaller boat for faster transport on crowded spots n where the water is shallow. The adventure starts with the dolphins watching (don’t expect to see them every time) but you can enjoy in different activities as cruising with the boat on the sea,…”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Two Hours on Sumilon Sandbar
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

10.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $200

See Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls on a long private day tour from Cebu.

“This was one of the best experiences here in Cebu. The whale shark section was the highlight of the tour in my opinion. Kawasan Falls was also great and the water was very refreshing! The next time I visit here will definitely do the canyoneering tour. The tour guides for tRead more”

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4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour - Magic Island is for an optional 10-meter jump
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4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

11.4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · from $95Top rated

Review of Boracay’s 4-hour private island-hopping tour, with Crystal Cove, Magic Island, Puka Beach, snorkeling, and lunch.

“Great experience and value. The lunch was significantly more than we had expected. The snorkeling near Crocodile Island was good. We saw much more during the time we had than anyone else on the cruise. Great guide and boat crew. Read more”

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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan - Caohagan Island: the best chance for sand and shore time
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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

12.Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $85

Review of Cebu’s private island-hopping tour to Caohagan, Hilutungan, and Nalusuan, with snorkeling, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical tips.

“Terrible experience on Cebu Mactan Islans hopping. We are supposed to visit three islands and we did two. First island I snorkeled was full of floating trash, plastic bags , clothing articles, soda cans were all around me. Some plastic bags I thoRead more”

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Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour - Big Lagoon and the cliffs at the entrance
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Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

13.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $155

Sail El Nido’s limestone coast aboard a 50-foot catamaran, with lagoons, a private beach, lunch, towels, and a small-group feel.

“Exceptional tour!! The crew was very well trained and they made our whole experience so smooth and special. The places we visited were amazing and we also had access to a private beach. Lunch was delicious as well. I highly recommend this tour!!”

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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove - Starting at Astoria Station 1
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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

14.Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 109 reviews · 5 hours · from $30

Review of Boracay island hopping with snorkeling, Crystal Cove, lunch, guide support, costs, stops, tips, and who should book.

“Excellent tour. Monda super awesome of everything during our tour. Ensuring we get the best 📸 and experience. Answering all my questions etc. Best experience I had since being back to PI.”

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EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH - Starting the day with a shared boat
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EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

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