The 15 Best Boat Trips in the Philippines

1.Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours Our pick

You’ll spend eight hours on a private boat around Coron Island, choosing from seven stops such as Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, beaches, caves, and coral gardens. English-speaking guides such as AJ, Hazel, Hector, and Norie adjust the route, help beat crowds, and take photos. Lunch is prepared for you, though site fees and equipment cost extra.

“I had Hazel as my private tour guide and she was so informative, friendly and accommodating throughout the whole thing from start to finish I enjoyed every minute. I don't normally leave reviews but I feel like this needed one”

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2.Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · 15 minutes - 4.5 hours · from $20

Spend up to 4.5 hours touring Boracay by traditional boat, with stops at Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Crocodile Island, Magic Island, and Crystal Cove. Your English or Tagalog guide may be Mark, Justine, Edgar, or another member of the local team. Bring cash for entrance fees, snorkeling, and a tube.

“Justine was such a nice guide! I really enjoyed it :)”

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3.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by fast ferry for a full day of major sights. You’ll visit Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, the Tarsier Conservation Area, Mahogany Forest, and the Chocolate Hills, then enjoy a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. English-speaking guides such as Jirah, David, and Genesis add local stories and help with photos.

“Jirah was the absolute best thing about this trip. From the get-go, she made sure our group was comfortable with each other. All day, we were talking to each other and looking out for each other. She also made sure she helped everyone take photos in great spots. She shared the history of each place and how Bohol is taking care of preserving them. You can tell the pride she has in being a Boholano and being able to share the beauty of the province with others.”

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4.Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 301 reviews · 7 hours · from $23

Spend seven hours island hopping from Marber’s Beach Club to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. You can swim, snorkel, and kayak, with lunch, entry fees, and a guide included. Tour guides such as Mark, Arnold, Jordan, and TJ have been praised for good photos and a relaxed, friendly approach.

“That was fun and interesting trip except the starting time. We didn't go on time. But happy to meet Jordan and Aquaman🥂”

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5.Sunset Cruise with Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · 2 hours · from $16Best value

Meet at Astoria Boracay in Station 1 for a two-hour sunset cruise with an English or Tagalog guide. You can snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, swim, relax on floats, try a mermaid tail, and enjoy live acoustic music before sailing back after sunset. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, drinks, and a waterproof bag.

“Everything was perfect. All the staff, the tour, but the sunset was something truly special.”

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6.Boracay Sunset Cruise with Party DJ & Unlimited Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $70Top rated

Join Red Whale dayclub at Bulabog Beach for a four-hour yacht party around Boracay. You will stop at Angol Beach, Balinghay, and Puka Beach for snorkeling, breath-hold swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, rooftop jumps, snacks, cocktails, mocktails, and a sunset water-gun party with an onboard DJ. An underwater GoPro and 360 camera add fun souvenirs.

“Red Whale Hopping Tour with a friend, Thank you for making good memories I really liked the tour schedule, and the service of the staff is excellent They gave us precious memories Even if I go back to Boracay, I will definitely book the Red Whale Hopping Tour”

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7.Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

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

From Panglao, spend six hours on a shared boat visiting Balicasag Island and Virgin Island Sandbar. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel with turtles and reef fish, and enjoy grilled pork, chicken, shrimp, rice, fruit, and drinks. Local Balicasag guides lead the snorkeling, while the boat crew handles lunch and transport.

“Picked up from near my hotel on time. Arrived at the boat where we met the friendly boat crew. The weather did take a turn for the worse half way through the trip however, the crew where enthusiastic and continued all of the activities. Lunch was superb! All i would say is that if you are attending this tour then bring some wet weather gear as there is limited rain protection.”

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8.Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 175 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

Spend four hours on Puerto Princesa Bay with hotel pickup, a motorboat cruise, dinner, and a smaller-boat trip into the mangroves. Guides such as Dong, Dodong, Edward, and Kail explain the fireflies and plankton in English or Tagalog. Expect city lights, possible splashes, and a PHP 150 environmental fee.

“The fireflies were beautiful and surprisingly small. The bioluminescent plankton was an unexpected surprise!”

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9.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by ferry for a packed countryside day with Chocolate Hills, the Bilar mahogany forest, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. Guides such as Dolly, Jojo, Janis, and Genesis add local stories and humor. Expect about four hours on the ferry and a 14-hour day overall.

“Bohol is beautiful. Dress comfortably with good walking shoes. There is lots of walking so carry a sun hat, sun block and sun shades. The historic sites are very interesting. Chocolate Hills was amazing. The terrain is very unusual and beautiful. The floating Resturant luncheon was a buffet on the boat. You eat lunch whilst entertained to music and dance. The skipper takes you along the river for about 90 minutes. It was a very interesting tour. I can recommend it.”

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10.Island Boat Tour with Crystal Cove Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $28

Spend five hours island-hopping from White Beach, with swimming, snorkeling, a grilled buffet lunch, Crocodile Island, Puka Beach, and Crystal Cove. Guides such as Jessie and Bam keep the trip lively, while the boat provides roof cover. Bring water, a towel, and a waterproof bag, and budget 100 pesos for the local snorkeling fee.

“It is a nice way to explore the beaches near boracay. Lunch was good and puka beach is amazing. I would only suggest to crystal cove island and go to other beaches in boracay.”

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11.Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

You’ll visit Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, a tarsier conservation area, and the Man-Made Forest before a buffet lunch cruise on the Loboc River. This is a driver-led tour rather than a guided one. Drivers such as Julius, Jason, Andrew, and Kuya Tata have helped make the day personal and easygoing.

“Good, full activities day. There was way more options available then what is advertised on this tour app.”

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12.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

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

Spend about seven hours aboard the 50-foot Seacret catamaran, visiting El Nido lagoons, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos, and an exclusive private beach. You’ll have lunch, a guide, towels, life jackets, and the environmental fee included. Routes change by day, and the tour runs with at least six people.

“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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13.Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 93 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $60

Join an English-speaking crew from Puerto Princesa’s Baywalk and search for wild whale sharks without feeding them. Local fishermen help the crew track sightings, while your guide manages safe water entry and respectful distances. The $60 price includes hotel pickup, boat transport, picnic lunch, and mask, snorkel, and fins. Sightings remain unpredictable.

“This was, amazing! We saw and swim with 5 whale sharks and I was just in awe. What I appriciate most is that this tour is the most ethical way to spot them, and that is super important to me. We were the only tour out on the sea spotting the whale sharks, just looking where the birds are, because underneath is fish and with that fish there might me a whale shark swimming, and there was! Apart from that we saw many dolphins who were playing with the tip of the boat and we followed them for a little bit, so beautiful! The crew is verry skilled, verry kind,…”

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14.Sunset Paraw Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 30 min

Meet your English or Tagalog-speaking host at White Beach, near Astoria Boracay, then board a traditional bamboo double-outrigger paraw. This 30-minute shared sail carries you around the bay for sea views, photographs, and a sunset attempt. The boat holds up to eight people, with a captain, lifejacket, and photographs included.

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15.Scenic Sunset Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Cruise Boracay’s White Beach for two hours aboard the illuminated Diamond Yacht. You’ll receive one cocktail, unlimited juice, cola, and filtered water, plus fruit and Filipino-style snacks. A DJ performs onboard, and you can use snorkeling gear for 30 minutes. Expect a lively party setting, not a quiet sail.

“Foi divertido ! Tudo depende do grupo presente . Pois é o que anima ! dj com músicas a pedido . Sumo de ananás e água à vontade , restante por pedido, com álcool a pagar , apenas 1 oferta. Barco excelente para a ocasião . Serviço impecável rápido e eficiente, tanto na ida como na volta na lancha rápida até ao iate. Havia uns comes básicos, mas agradável .”

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