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The 15 Best Island-Hopping Tours in the Philippines

104 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 average  ·  from $21

A banca, an ice box, five or six stops and lunch grilled on a beach: this is the national day out. These 15 cover El Nido’s lettered routes, Coron’s lakes, Honda Bay and the Boracay circuit, with prices before the environmental fee and a note on which boats are shared.

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches - Secret Lagoon: That Rocky Entrance Is Why You Came
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

1.El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Our pick

Tour A in El Nido island-hops Bacuit Bay with Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos, Big Lagoon kayaking, lunch, and snorkeling.

“The private tour was amazing! Our guide Angelo and the crew were really nice and helpful. The swimming and locations were amazing. 10/10 recommend!”

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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine - Helicopter Island: the Rock That Looks Like a Rotor
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

2.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

El Nido Tour C hits Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, and Matinloc Shrine. Swim, snorkel, learn local stories, lunch included.

“the tour was fantastic! shout out to Nathan who was one of the lads on the boat he was so lovely and took the time to individually help people and teach about local culture”

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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage - Getting from Puerto Princesa to Honda Bay Wharf (and why the timing can feel long)
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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

3.Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

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

Island hop Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa with snorkeling stops at Luli Island, Pambato Reef, and Cowrie Island, plus lunch and optional massage.

“We visited even more than mentioned in the trip description. I didn’t remember our guide name but this guy was amazing. Very caring and with great knowledge. Highly recommended trip.”

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El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition - The route, directions, and timing that affect your plans
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El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition

El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life - Seven Commandos Beach: your first swim, first photos, first fun
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El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More - How the boat day feels (and why “less crowded” matters)
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch - Getting ready at pickup, wharf, and gear check
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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

7.Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

A 7-hour Port Barton island-hopping day with snorkeling gear, life vests, possible sea turtles, coral reefs, and a local BBQ lunch.

“I‘ve done a few island hooping tours and this was by far the best! Lunch on a quiet island not with hundreds of people, the food was amazing thanks to the crew. The crew was super fun & we got to see everything which was promised. Would absolutely book it again!!”

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4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour - Magic Island and the 10-meter cliff jumping option
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4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

8.4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · from $95Top rated

Private 4-hour Boracay island hopping by boat with Crystal Cove caves, Magic Island views, Puka shells, snorkeling gear, lunch and more.

“Great experience and value. The lunch was significantly more than we had expected. The snorkeling near Crocodile Island was good. We saw much more during the time we had than anyone else on the cruise. Great guide and boat crew. Read more”

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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan - Getting there: hotel pickup and the Cordova RORO Port start
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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour - Stop 1: Big Lagoon, limestone cliffs, swim time, and optional kayaking
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Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

10.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

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

Seacret 50ft catamaran island hopping in El Nido, Palawan, with private Star Beach, lagoons, lunch, towels, and a smooth crew.

“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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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove - Meeting at Astoria Station 1 Beachfront, and What to Look For
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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A with Kayaking on Big Lagoon - Meeting at Marber’s and what that means for your day
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A with Kayaking on Big Lagoon

EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH - Stop-by-stop: what each location feels like (and where to watch your timing)
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EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

13.EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

El Nido Tour A island hopping with kayaking, snorkeling, and lagoon stops, plus a buffet lunch. Good value, plan for extra fees.

“This tour is very nice and you can enjoy the beautiful lagoons that there are. Also, snorkeling is very good. We enjoyed a lot the last stop it was a quite sandy beach and they had amazing cocktails.”

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Coron: Coastal Cliffs, Beach & Malcapuya Island Hopping Tour - The Philippine banca boat, comfort, and why rain matters
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Coron: Coastal Cliffs, Beach & Malcapuya Island Hopping Tour

14.Coron: Coastal Cliffs, Beach & Malcapuya Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $45

Coastal cliffs and big swimming time in Coron, with Banana, Malcapuya, and Bulog Dos, plus snorkel gear, seafood BBQ, and hotel pickup.

“Una bella attività ma forse sarebbe stato meglio fornire ai clienti dell’acqua in bottiglia invece che in una tanica in condivisione (infatti nessuno ha bevuto). A nice activity but perhaps it would have been better to provide customers with single bottles of water instead of a shared container (in fact no one drank).”

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El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch - Money math: the $24 price and the fees you should plan for
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch

15.El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · from $24

El Nido Tour A hits 5 islands with lunch, plus transport from town. Expect secret lagoons, clear water, and extra local fees.

“We enjoyed the tour a lot and our guide and the rest of the crew were great! They were all very helpful and service-minded, and nice to talk to. They even arranged vegan options for us for the lunch. Overall the tour was great and even tRead more”

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