The Philippines · SNORKELING
This is Coral Triangle water, which is why a mask beats a tank for most visitors. The 15 below cover the sardine wall at Moalboal, the turtles off Panglao and the reef stops on the island-hopping boats, priced and clear about what gear is included.
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 :)”
Leave Cebu around 2:00 to 3:00 AM for Oslob’s whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtles. Breakfast, lunch, transport, entry fees, and snorkeling gear are included. Expect a very long day, possible whale shark queues, and helpful local guides such as Rudy, Noel, or Rudeal, though guide assignments vary.
“This day was absolutely magical! Everything was amazing and it’s for sure a day I will never forget! I highly recommend this trip to everyone! Thank you so much to everyone involved, I’m so thankful and happy for this amazing experience! Much love ❤️”
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.”
Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then continue to Kawasan Falls and Moalboal’s sardine run with turtle snorkeling. You get air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, gear, hotel or airport pickup, and local English-speaking guides. Drivers such as Raul, Jave, and Jepoy are praised for keeping the day moving and helping with photos.
“A unique day out with lots of variety. Be prepared for a long day. Our pickup was at 2am with a long drive to Oslob. When we got to Oslob we had to queue from 4:40am for an hour to get a ticket for the whale shark experience. Now this is necessary as it gets very busy and so essentially ensures you get on the boat earlier. We got out to the water about 7/7:30 am, the time goes quicker than you think. If you arrive after 5am I can see you having to wait much longer so although not necessary pleasant it is a blessing in disguise to leave…”
Spend five hours sailing from Astoria Station 1 around Boracay, with snorkeling, swimming, nearby islands, Crystal Cove, and a buffet of grilled meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit. Guides such as Monda and Lyn help with photos and safety. Bring cash for the Php100 snorkeling fee and Php250 Magic Island entry if those stops are included.
“Well organised and delicious buffet lunch. Appropriate time at spots. Thanks to our tour guide Monda for facilitating this activity with professionalism and enthusiasm.”
Join a small group of up to six for an early hotel pickup from Cebu, Mandaue, or Lapu-Lapu City. Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit the Monkey Sanctuary, then snorkel with sardines and turtles at Moalboal. Guides such as Paul or Eller may help with photos, transport, and timing. GoPro rental and an underwater photographer are included for a limited time.
“It was a nice escape from Cebu that I enjoyed and I feel like I had enough time in each place to enjoy it. We did have to wait to get in the water with the whale sharks but so did everyone else so that is not the fault of the company. The waterfalls are also beautiful!”
Spend a full day in Cebu’s water country: snorkel for Moalboal’s huge sardine schools and sea turtles, then go canyoneering through Kawasan’s pools, slides, waterfalls, and cliff jumps. Guides such as Jerome, Joel, Benji, and Roy are known for patient safety help and taking photos. Lunch, gear, entry fees, and select hotel transfers are included.
“Guides were excellent, took great care of us & were very entertaining! Guille was there early to pick us up at our accommodation in a very comfortable air- conditioned bus. Canyoneering was the best part, maybe advice to bring shoes with a proper sole (vs swim shoes) - would have made it easier to walk on rocks :)”
Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and a full Moalboal snorkel trip with sardines and turtles. Private hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, equipment, and local guides are included. Guides such as Abam, Robbie, Ray, and Noel have earned praise for safe driving and attentive help, but expect crowds, a very long day, and a whale shark encounter shaped by feeding.
“From start to finish the day was amazing. Nothing can prepare you for snorkeling with the whale sharks!! My driver Abam was the best. Very safe, courteous and professional - nothing was too much trouble. It’s a long day in the car but totally worth it - Abam knew all the short cuts to avoid the heavy traffic areas. My guide Ellen was also fantastic. I highly recommend Cebu City tour and would definitely use them again. An incredible day in Cebu!!”
You’ll leave Momo Beach early, take a private ship to Oslob, and reach a regulated whale shark site with help from an English-speaking team. Iris and Sarah are among the guides praised for keeping the day organized. Expect a 30-minute swim, shared groups, fed sharks, and about four hours of travel.
“Amazing trip! Thanks to our guide Iris! Really recommend:)”
Set out from Astoria Boracay on a four-hour private boat with an English or Tagalog guide. Snorkel at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, visit Puka Beach and Crystal Cove, and enjoy a local seafood BBQ lunch. Guides such as Edgar, Mark, Camille, and Ms Kim are praised for warm service, photos, and flexible planning.
“Everything we expected island hopping, swimming with the fish. Then at the end an amazing buffet of sea food. couldn't of asked for more. You get the most out of the trip if you schedule a private trip. The extra cost was totally worth it. Our guide took photos with my phone and theirs. Only issue we had was we didn't receive the extra photos he took using his phone.”
Spend eight hours around Coron Island with guides such as Melvin or Thess, visiting Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, Skeleton Wreck, coral gardens, and Atuayan Beach. The $35 price includes boat transfers, lunch, snacks, entrance fees, and town pickup. Bring cash for gear rental, especially if kayaking is required at Twin Lagoon.
“barracuda lake, twin lagoon, reef gardens sont des incontournables. cuisine excellente a recommander”
Leave selected Metro Manila hotels at 7:00 a.m. for Calatagan, where you’ll ride a floating bamboo cottage to Little Boracay sandbar, a snorkeling site, and Starfish Island. Guides such as Mark, Nauna, JZ, and Andrei add local context, while lunch is grilled on board. The return route passes Tagaytay and Taal Volcano.
“Andrei was an amazing guide. Andrei shared a lot of local details and information on our way to the Bamboo Cottage. We enjoyed swimming and looking for shells. The grilled lunch was absolutely delicious. Our family of 7, range in age from 77-12 and everyone enjoyed themselves. Highly recommend.”
Spend a full day with a private crew visiting Twin Lagoon, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, three reef sites, CYC Beach, and Beach 91. Guides such as Junior, Jay, Jerry, and Rodel have helped make this trip personal, with time for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, photos, and a picnic lunch. Bring your own snorkel gear or rent it locally.
“Greg and the boat crew were fantastic! Couldn’t have asked for a better day seeing all the most popular spots in Coron!”
Leave Manila at 6:30 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle, then board an outrigger boat in Anilao for several snorkeling stops. Guides such as JC, Gerald, Mark, and Andrei help you in the water and explain local sea life. Gear, transport, fees, and a small group of up to 15 are included. Lunch is extra.
“Our tour guide "Andrei" was great !! We went to beautiful area of the Philippines to Snorkel. We fed the fish and had them feeding out of our hands. A lot of beautiful fish to see !! Thank you for this great experience. Shannon Santos”
Meet the local crew at Efrena Beach and spend eight hours aboard a traditional bangka around Sibaltan. Swim at Maosanon, Binulbulan, and Coral Garden, look for turtles and reef sharks, and eat a Filipino lunch on a quiet beach. Guide Erwin is named in recent feedback, though the crew may vary.
“un tour à l'écart de la foule, un environnement superbe”
Pick an island, a reef or a jetty.
