The 6 Best Island Hopping Tours in Puerto Princesa

1.Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 474 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36Our pick

Spend a full day from Puerto Princesa visiting Luli Island, Pambato Reef, and Cowrie Island. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a generous island lunch, and have time for a beach massage if selected. Guides such as Jed, Jeff, Echo, and Rowena are praised for friendly help, while snorkel gear and aqua shoes cost extra.

“The tour was so beautiful and not too rushed or too slow. The lunch cooked was amazing. So pretty and so peaceful. Thank you so much Mark for making this such an amazing experience!”

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2.Port Barton & Island Hopping Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 15 hours · from $90

Leave Puerto Princesa around 5 AM for a four-hour ride to Port Barton, then spend the day snorkeling, swimming, and visiting up to four islands and reefs. You may see sea turtles at Turtle Spot, relax on Exotic or Maxima Island, visit Twin Reef and Starfish Island, and eat a local BBQ lunch. Return around 9 PM.

“Tivemos a oportunidade de visitar praias e corais maravilhosos .Port Barton é um sítio encantador . Devíamos ficar mais dias embora seja a 4 h de qualquer aeroporto , vale a pena A equipa da Corazón tours foi impecável.”

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3.Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour – A Perfect Day in Paradise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 50 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Start with hotel pickup in Puerto Princesa, then ride to Honda Bay for three island stops. Snorkel from Pambato Reef’s floating platform, watch Luli Island appear and disappear with the tide, and spend three hours at Cowrie Island with a Filipino buffet lunch. English and Tagalog guides lead the shared tour.

“I wasn't picked up at the hostel, so the tour didn't happen. No one responded to my messages.”

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4.Day Trip to El Nido and Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 33 reviews · 20 hours

Leave Puerto Princesa around 4 AM for the five-hour ride to El Nido, then spend the day by boat visiting Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and Big Lagoon. Snorkeling gear, aqua shoes, a kayak, lunch, fees, and hotel transfers are included. Expect a very long day, crowded stops, and variable return transport.

“I was able to get to el Nido without losing the day”

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5.Honda Bay Island Hopping Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 9 hours · from $40

Spend nine hours touring Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa, with hotel pickup, a motorized boat, lunch, and stops at Starfish, Luli, and Cowrie islands. You can snorkel, swim, sunbathe, and try Filipino food. The shared tour uses a van for up to 13 people and includes English or Tagalog guiding.

“It was a good experience with the weather being on our side. Sunshine without any clouds so perfect for sunbathing & relaxation. The views of the horizon were stunning, mountainous Philippines. I would recommend this tour for what it offers. Lunch was filling and delicious, especially the BBQ fish!”

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6.Shore excursion: Puerto Princesa Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours exploring Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa, with stops at Cowrie, Lu-Li, and Starfish islands. Swim, sunbathe, and snorkel with rented equipment, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Shared hotel pickup is included from selected city hotels. Guide Ana has earned special praise for her warm service and hands-on cooking.

“Good trip, comfortable. Enjoyed the starfish island. Guide was helpful and provided information about the islands.”

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