Philippines · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Good shore excursions tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Puerto Princesa’s Honda Bay island-hopping tour, with stops at Cowrie, Lu-Li, and Starfish islands, lunch, snorkeling, and practical tips.
“We visited Puerta Princesa by cruiship and decided to book a private Honda Bay Island hopping tour. Though the weather was not at it's best we had a wonderful day with our tourguides. They picked us from the cruise port on time anRead more”
Spend seven hours island hopping in Honda Bay with lunch, snorkel gear, and a private guide, visiting Cowrie and Lu-Li islands from Puerto Princesa.
“We had a remarkable guide for our private tour for 6 people (we aren’t spring chickens), TJ Echo spoke perfect English (Spanish, too), stopped for what we needed, informed us of marine life, considered safety judiciously, and taught us many iPhone photo tricks. The lunch was lovely..”
Explore Manila’s Intramuros with a story-led guide, Fort Santiago, Rizal Shrine, churches, Casa Manila, museums, and carriage ride.
“We were not cruise passengers but they accommodated us, and met Andrei, our tour guide by Fort Santiago. The history story telling was excellent, kudos to Andrei. It was a good refresher for me and my husband who studied in ManilRead more”
Explore Puerto Princesa’s Underground River on a cruise-friendly small-group tour with port transfers, lunch, park fees, and an expert guide.
“Excellent service as picked up and drop off to port gates. Our guide Roman was really friendly and informative. The underground cave was just amazing and the buffet meal afterwards super tasty. I would definitely recommend booking if you're on a cruise.”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s eight-hour island-hopping trip to Cowrie, Luli, Starfish, and Honda Bay, with lunch, transfers, and snorkeling time.
“Our tour guide Ana was awesome! She kept us informed on everything during the two hours trip. The only thing I should probably directly communicate with her are the pictures she took when we were snorkeling. I would love to have those pictures if she can just send them through my email but overall she’s great!”
Review of Manila’s four-hour shore tour, covering Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Rizal Park, and the American Cemetery.
“I had done this same tour a year prior with my daughter and knew my husband would enjoy it too. Frank was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He gave us time to see the sights and never rushed us. Great tour!”
Explore Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO-listed Underground River by boat with private transfers, permits, lunch, guide, and headset included.
“An interesting experience. Just be prepared for a long drive as there will be no time to see anything else. Lunch was average and unnecessary but the canoe ride through the cave was worth it.”
Review of Manila’s private four-hour shore tour, covering Intramuros, Fort Santiago, churches, port pickup, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“Joshar did a wonderful job. He was very knowledgeable and energetic. We learned so much and were so pleased with the value.”
See Puerto Princesa’s Baker’s Hill, cathedral, baywalk, wildlife center, and Mitra Farm on a four-hour shore excursion for $50.
“My family and I enjoyed this amazing tour. We we're able to see beautiful butterfly garden, visited Immaculate Conception Cathedral, able to see a tribal village and also tasted delicious pastry from Baker's Hill. We also had time to sRead more”
Review of Tagaytay’s private Taal Volcano shore trip, with glass art, Marcos’s hilltop resthouse, jeepneys, farm visit, lunch, and port pickup.
“It was a cloudy day when we went to Tagaytay, so we could not see Taal Volcano very well; nevertheless, we had a pleasant time visiting a local organic farm and glass museum.”
Pick an island, a reef or a walled city.
