Philippines · SNORKELING
Good snorkelling trips fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Boracay island-hopping by shared boat with snorkeling, buffet lunch, and sand-and-cove stops like Puka and Crocodile Island.
“Everything was good, we enjoyed the swimming today and all the pictures. We had so much fun and we had the best guide Mark (maraming salamat po sa lahat) I hope we see u again your friends from Germany Kezziah Sheen Geral & Nick”
Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, then snorkel Moalboal sardines and turtles on a full Cebu day trip.
“Was definitely worth the time and money spent. Grueling to start at 2am but realized the importance as soon as we got to Oslob. Our tour was very organized, and our driver Elizer was very good. We are a family of 6 and got the private option. Highly recommend this tour, and get the GoPro option. Those guys know their stuff. We had an amazing experience with the sharks, the turtles and the sardines. The Tumalag Falls was an incredible sight.”
Shared boat from Panglao in Bohol, dolphins and turtles at Balicasag, coral reef snorkeling, then Virgin Island white sandbar, lunch included.
“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.”
Cebu in one long day: whale sharks at Oslob, a turquoise swim at Kawasan Falls, and snorkeling Moalboal’s sardines run with sea turtles.
“I can absolutely recommend this tour. It's tiring to start this early but worth it as you don't have to wait extremely long to go swimming with the whale sharks. What a great day and Jovanie was a great guide!”
Boracay island hopping with snorkeling, Crystal Cove, and a buffet lunch on the water. 5 hours from Astoria Station 1.
“Excellent tour. Monda super awesome of everything during our tour. Ensuring we get the best 📸 and experience. Answering all my questions etc. Best experience I had since being back to PI.”
Snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob, cool at Tumalog Falls, then chase sardines and turtles in Moalboal on a 15-hour Cebu day tour.
“The whole trip was amazing. Both the driver and the tour guide went out of their way to make the trip fantastic. I would recommend this trip to everyone interested in have a day full of great memories.”
Private 4-hour Boracay island hopping by boat with snorkeling at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, plus BBQ seafood lunch and beaches.
“I mentioned that I was allergic to shellfish and our guide, Ms Kim, went ahead after we got off the boat and made sure it was removed from our lunch, which was delicious. Even my 7 year old daughter loved it. The locations were spectacular and the overall price was well worth it!!”
Coron Island Tour B: 8 hours for $35 with Twin Lagoon swimming, Barracuda Lake water layers, snorkeling reefs, and lunch at Atuayan Beach.
“We were aware of the added costs for hire, but they absolutely take you for ransom. The whole tour felt scammy and it ruined the vibe for everyone on the boat, with the entire boat angry about the experience. 1500 peso for a kayak is crazy, also being told you can’t do any of the activities unless you hire a kayak. By the time you hire kayak, snorkel, fins and water shoes you are paying way more for hire than the actual tour. We were told for safety we can’t swim to the lagoon only kayak. Only to get to the locations to see lots of other tours swimming. Also…”
Private Sibaltan snorkeling from Efrena Beach, secret islands, coral reefs, sea turtles, and a family-run lunch on a quiet white-sand beach.
“I saw the most beautiful coral reefs in the world and on the last island we saw turtles. Our guide was accommodating and cared for us really well. This tour was spectacular.”
One day of Cebu snorkeling and waterfalls, with Whale Sharks in Oslob, Tumalog Falls swimming, Sardines Run, and sea turtles.
“Fabulous driver Jerome. Amazing experience. The divers were fabulous taking great videos for us.”
El Nido private boat Tour C for island hopping and snorkeling at Helicopter, Hidden, Secret and more, with buffet lunch.
“Perfect weather for the boat rides, beach walks, swimming and snorkeling. Alvin, Olsin, and Jun ( not sure about the spelling of the names) were all very friendly, helpful, and concerned about our safety. The large, tasty lunch served contained two types of chicken, shrimp, and fish, rice, noodles, and veggies.”
Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, then snorkel Moalboal for sardines, turtles, and reefs on a 1-day Cebu marine tour with pickup.
“The trip on the whole felt very disorganised. We had no idea what was happening next or who we were supposed to ask. We also didn’t get snorkels or flippers for the Moalboal activity, just goggles, which was disappointing as it was advertised as a snorkel tour. Saying this, it was great to see the sardines, whale sharks and the turtles, a very rare experience. We also appreciated how early the tour started giving us a lower wait time for the whale sharks. I would highly recommend renting the Go-Pro for 550 pesos, the videos are great!”
Cebu day trip with Moalboal sardines and sea turtles snorkeling, then Badian Kawasan Falls canyoneering. Pickup, gear, and lunch included.
“It was so much fun! Everything was very organized from start to finish- McRich travel is a top notch Tour agency! The guides were all very professional and went above and beyond to show us everything there was to see. The canyoneering is definitely challenging- wear very good shoes with a hard bottom-your feet and ankles will thank you! On our private tour, we had 7 guides for 7 people- we felt very safe!”
Moalboal sardines and turtle snorkel plus Kawasan Falls canyoneering in one long Cebu day, with private pickup and gear included.
“10 of 10, 100 stars to Jong he was an AMAZING guide. These guys were so much fun and so great at what they do. Highly recommend”
Swim with gentle whale sharks in Oslob, then snorkel Moalboal’s sardine run with turtles, reefs, guides, gear, and round-trip transport.
Pick the island first. The boat sorts itself out.
