The 14 Island Hopping Tours in Cebu That Earn Their Price

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

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

This six-hour Cebu outing takes you by private motorized boat from Cordova to Caohagan’s beach, Hilutungan’s fish sanctuary, and Nalusuan’s reef. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, boat crew, and a Filipino lunch. Expect simple facilities, a loud boat engine, and stops that may focus on swimming rather than walking ashore.

“We had a lot of fun. The driver was very attentive, and so was the boat crew. Lunch was absolutely delicious, with a variety of seafood and pork/chicken and fruit.”

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2.Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $145

Spend six hours island hopping from Mactan with an English-speaking guide, boat crew, snorkeling mask, and lunch included. Swim among fish at Gilutungan, eat on Nalusuan, then visit Caohagan’s fishing village. Guides such as Liz, Mario, Peter, and Feb are praised for clear explanations and attentive help in the water.

“When they picked us up from our hotel the host was very sweet and walked us through what was going to happen the whole day. However, it was a sever understatement from the amount of fun and excitement the tour had to offer. In the first island we went snorkeling in the beautiful waters and one of the hosts was free swimming with the whole group showing us where all the big fish were and where all the beautiful areas were at. But during the last part we drifted away from the boat kinda far and the host swam all the way back to the boat, grabbed a tube, swam…”

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3.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $113

Spend seven hours island hopping from Cebu to Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary, Nalusuan Island, and Caohagan Island. You get hotel pickup, boat transport, snorkeling gear, lunch, insurance, towels, and a GoPro if requested in advance. Guides such as Mae, Farrah, Liz, and Norvira are known for warm, careful service.

“Our guide was very accommodating and educational. Boat crew were very helpful. Very nice experience and I would definitely recommend it!”

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4.Island Hopping 3 Islands + San Vicente Fish + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $121

Spend eight hours island hopping from Mactan with guides such as Jimmy, Gina, Alemar, or Vina. Snorkel at San Vicente and Gilutungan, walk Nalusuan’s boardwalk, eat a buffet lunch by the sea, and visit Caohagan’s fishing village. Hotel pickup, gear, boat crew, and GoPro footage are included.

“My daughter and I highly recommend this tour. Jimmy our guide was great. The boat crew as well were efficient and helpful assists on and off the boat and watching out for us snorkelling. We got to see a variety of fish and one of the boat crew was helpful and filmed it. The island we stopped at for lunch was great as the food was tasty. Thanks to Jimmy and the boat team for a great day.”

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5.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $113Top rated

Spend 7 to 10 hours island hopping from Cebu with a small group of up to 15 people. Snorkel at Hilutungan, visit Nalusuan’s long jetty, and explore Caohagan’s island community. Lunch, water, life jackets, towels, and hotel transfers are included. Guides such as Mae, Elvira, Ken, and Liza are praised for friendly, personal service.

““Mae” is an excellent and personable guide. She also speaks at least two Filipino dialects as well as English and Japanese. It was our best day on Cebu.”

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6.Bantayan Island and Virgin Island Hopping Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 16 hours · from $169

Spend a long day from Cebu exploring Bantayan by tricycle, with stops at Omagieca Obo-ob Mangrove Garden, Camp Sawi, Paradise Beach, German Ruins, Kota Beach, and Virgin Island. An English-speaking guide handles transport, ferry fares, entrances, and island hopping, but meals are not included.

“The beach at each place visited was beautiful No big crowds. Excellent background information given by the guide Ample time for swimming and snorkeling Good weather conditions luckily Very capable and experienced guide”

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7.Mactan Island Hopping Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $132

Spend 6 to 8 hours island-hopping from Cebu or Mactan, with snorkeling at Gilutungan, beach time on Caohagan, swimming at Nalusuan, and an island lunch. Ben and his team have earned warm praise for friendly service, though guide quality and equipment have not been consistent on every departure.

“We had an amazing time! Ben and his team are so kind. They took us to three islands. The first island we did snorkeling and there was a swimmer with us the whole time, made us feel so safe and he would even point out cute fish and fun things to look at. Second island we laid on beautiful white sand beach and Ben took such good pictures of us, they were such good sports. Last island we ate the lunch that was included, a cute little buffet right by the water!! Then we did more snorkeling and beach laying. Experience was incredible, we are already talking about coming back…”

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8.Mactan Island Hopping Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $125

Spend a full day island-hopping from Mactan with an English-speaking guide, private boat, hotel or airport pickup, sanctuary fees, snorkeling gear, and an all-you-can-eat lunch. Swim at Caohagan, see fish at Gilutungan, and snorkel around Nalusuan Island.

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9.Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $95

Spend a full day exploring Moalboal’s best snorkeling sites with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, boat transport, mask, and life vest included. Visit Pescador Island, watch thousands of sardines move in formation, and look for turtles at Turtle Point. Driver Wengweng has earned praise for smooth transfers and quick tour registration.

“Had great fun with the whole activity! Seeing the fishes and the turtles was breathtaking!”

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10.Private Mactan Island Hopping Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Spend a full day island hopping from Cebu in a private car or van, then aboard a private outrigger boat. Snorkel at protected Gilutungan, walk Caohagan’s village, and swim near Nalusuan’s long sandbar. Your package covers transfers, entrance and snorkeling fees, gear, grilled lunch, and one round of drinks. English and Tagalog support is available, though guide communication may vary.

“Wycieczka prywatna, cała łódź tylko dla nas. Mogliśmy poświęcać tyle czasu ile chcieliśmy w danym miejscu.”

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11.3 Islands Hopping at Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $249

You’ll spend six hours by private motorized boat visiting Caohagan, Gilutungan, and Nalusuan. An English-speaking guide, boat crew, snorkeling gear, island fees, hotel pickup, and a midday semi-buffet with one round of drinks are included. Bring a towel and note that fins and shower access are not provided.

“Love love love this tour! We got to see and do so much in a day!!! These islands are truly beautiful and I don’t think we could have even done it ourself this without booking the tour! We go to do so much water activities yet enjoying the beach! Loved every second of it! BOOK it! It’s so worth it!”

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12.Private Island Hopping in Nasuluan, Hiltotongan and Caohngan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $137

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Cebu or Mactan, snorkeling at Nalusuan and Hilutungan, then relaxing over lunch at Caohagan. You get gear, life jackets, island entry fees, an English-speaking guide or boatman, and hotel transfers. Timing can shift with weather and your group’s wishes.

“The guides were very friendly. They even guided my husband while taking underwater snorkeling videos. Gilutongan and Nalusuan snorkeling was nice…only it was too hot to stay at the Nalusuan and Caogahan sandbar. Overall a good experience!”

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13.Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Virgin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $61Best value

Meet SYKE Travel & Tours at 8:00 am in Santa Fe for a boat trip from Bantayan Island to Virgin Island. You’ll have about six hours for white-sand beaches, swimming, cliff jumping, volleyball, lunch, and possible seafood tasting. Stephen is one named team member praised for helpful service and extra snorkeling gear.

“It was a fantastic experience. We actually booked a group tour for Virgin Island only but Stephen kindly bumped us up to a private tour for 3 islands. He also provided the snorkelling gears for us. The lunch provided was excellent, with cold water and juices thoughtfully proviRead more”

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14.Cebu Private Tour 3 Islands Hopping Gilutungan Caohagan Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $192

Spend about six hours on a private motorized boat from Cebu, stopping at Caohagan Island, Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary, and Nalusuan. You get snorkeling gear, a licensed guide, boat crew, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a semi-buffet lunch with one round of drinks. Bring your own towel.

“I can’t say enough about this tour – from the welcoming team to the stunning island views, it was perfect! We felt totally immersed in the beauty of the Philippines. Snorkeling was amazing, and the optional seafood was fresh and tasty. We had such a great time; would love to do it all over again!”

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