The 8 Dolphin Watching Trips in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

1.Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Sea Turtle Swim Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 159 reviews · 6 hours · from $49Our pick

Sunrise dolphins, sea turtle snorkeling at Balicasag, and relaxed coral reef time in a small-group Panglao boat tour.

“An amazing and memorable experience! Seeing dolphins up close in the wild was magical, and swimming with sea turtles was peaceful and unforgettable. The guides were professional, friendly, and respectful of marine life, making the tour feel safe and ethical. Everything was well organized, and the natural beauty of the ocean made it even more special. Highly recommended for anyone who loves nature and ocean adventures!”

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2.Bohol: Pamilacan Island Dolphin/Turtle Watching Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Pamilacan Island trip from Bohol with dolphin spotting, turtle snorkeling, and a homemade Filipino lunch on quiet white sand.

“We booked the tour to Pamilacan Island online. A great tour with a few people and a nice guide. We got there before anyone else boated”

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3.Bohol Dolphin Watching, Balicasag, and Virgin Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 29 reviews · 5 hours · from $51

Bohol’s half-day mix of dolphin spotting, Balicasag snorkeling, and a possible Virgin Island sandbar stop, with pickup and gear.

“It was good to get out and snorkel at a nearby island, we saw a few turtles and some nice fish. It was very crowded, but I’d say worth it, especially to see Virgin Island as well.”

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4.BOHOL: Dolphin Watching, Turtle Swim and Party Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $69Top rated

Bohol in 5 hours, sunrise dolphin spotting, turtle snorkeling at Balicasag, guided underwater photos, plus lunch and unlimited drinks.

“We had an amazing day on this snorkel tour! The weather was perfect, we even spotted dolphins and enjoyed the included drinks (beer, soda and rum) along the way. Snorkeling was great and the guide took GoPro footage, which resulted in some fantastic photos and videos we received afterward. Lunch on the island was simple but good and well organized. Although there was no island party, it didn’t take away from the overall experience. Overall, it was a fun, relaxed and very enjoyable experience that we would definitely recommend.”

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5.Bohol Balicasag Is Private Tour and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Private Bohol tour from Panglao with dolphin watching, Balicasag island hopping, snorkeling with turtles, paddle boating, and lunch.

“The tour was the highlight of our holiday. Jessie made it very special- a wonderful guide”

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6.Dumaguete: Dolphin Watching & Manjuyod Sandbar Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $223

Private dolphin watching from Dumaguete to Bais Bay, then swim and walk Manjuyod Sandbar, with an onboard seafood lunch for up to 3.

“This tour was amazing from start to finish! It was just me and a friend, and we had a private boat all to ourselves — definitely worth it. The driver picked us up at 6am from our hotel and stayed in touch on WhatsApp, which made things super easy. Everything was really organized, and we felt taken care of the whole time. The boatmen were super kind and spoke English well. And best part is we spent so much time chasing the dolphins and got to see them up close!!! We had total freedom to decide what to do and when to do it, whether hanging w dolphins or at…”

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7.Pamilacan island: Dolphins, snorkel, lunch and walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $139

Private boat from Panglao for dolphin watching and unlimited snorkeling at Pamilacan, plus local lunch, Spanish fort, and a calm island walk.

“it was a very nice and chill trip! the beach is beautiful, the coral is nice to swim in and the lunch was tasty”

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8.Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling at Balicasag Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $45Best value

Sunrise dolphin spotting and Balicasag snorkeling in Bohol, with turtle and coral reef guides, plus optional extra reefs and private lunch.

“The activity was rescheduled a few times due to cyclone warning but our tour guide Fabio was very responsive and kept us well informed about the rescheduling and came to pick us up at the hotel for the activity, however the boat rider and handler did not live up to their expectations. We had a very good view of the Dolphins., but when we reached Balicasag island for snorkelling activities our boat stopped very far away from the shore than rest of the boats and we were made to walk on rocky waters where both me and my husband bruised ourselves. Especially my husband fell in water and badly bruised…”

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