9 Snorkeling Trips in Philippines Worth Booking

1.Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 109 reviews · 5 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend about five hours sailing around Boracay, stopping for swimming, snorkeling, nearby islands, and Crystal Cove. A buffet of grilled meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit is included. Guides such as Monda, Lyn, and Lynne are known for taking photos and keeping the day organized. Bring cash for the separate snorkeling and Magic Island fees.

“We loved the variety and quality if the locations we visited. We felt safe the whole time. Monda was an excellent tour guide, very attentive and took a bunch of pictures for us. There was a rope that was clutch while snorkeling that we could hold on to that made the experience even better. They really thought of everything. We saw a variety of fish. Jesse, the host/emcee was a riot!!”

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2.Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Take a private Boracay boat with an English or Tagalog guide such as Edgar, Mark, or Camille. Snorkel at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, visit Puka Beach and Crystal Cove, and enjoy a seafood BBQ lunch. The private format lets your group adjust the pace, though entrance fees and snorkel fins cost extra.

“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.”

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3.Island Hopping Experience: Snorkeling & Bamboo Cottages!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $180Top rated

Leave Metro Manila early for Calatagan, where you’ll ride a floating bamboo cottage to Little Boracay sandbar, a snorkeling area, and Starfish Island. Guides such as Mark, Nauna, JZ, and Andrei have led past trips, with grilled Filipino lunch served on board. The long drive includes views around Tagaytay and Taal Volcano.

“This was the best excursion I’ve been on in a while! The tour guides were amazing and knowledgeable! This tour also included a traditional family style lunch! If you get the chance definitely book, I highly recommend!”

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4.Coron Palawan Snorkeling & Island Hopping Tour (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $105

Spend about nine hours exploring Coron by private boat, with hotel pickup, lunch, and stops at Twin Lagoon, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, three reef areas, CYC Beach, and Beach 91. Guides such as Junior, Jay, Jerry, and Rodel have been praised for attentive service. Bring or rent snorkeling gear, since it is not included.

“The area was beautiful! The guide was just ok. Not bad but not super great. There were hundreds of stairs we had to climb to get to the first lake. That would've been nice to know before I booked the trip. I probably would've taken a differRead more”

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5.El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $52

Spend eight hours with a local Sibaltan family exploring Maosanon, Binulbulan, Coral Garden, and other quiet reef sites. Guide Erwin and his crew lead small groups by traditional bangka, serve a fresh beach lunch, and adjust the route for tides and weather. Bring your own towel, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear.

“Superbe tour, seul au monde dans un décor paradisiaque. très bon acceuil, le guide est trés attentionné et nous fait découvrir de belle chose lors du snorkeling ou sur le site des tortues. excellent repas. Je recommande ce tour loin de la foule d'El Nido.”

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6.Boracay Snorkeling & Island Hopping tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · from $55

Spend about five hours aboard a traditional Banka boat, visiting Puka Shell Beach and two snorkeling spots around Boracay. Hotel pickup, lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, and an experienced host are included. Snorkel gear costs PHP 150, and guide Darell is specifically praised in one account. Crystal Cove and Magic Island fees are extra.

“The guides were really good , if you want to have Boracay in a nutshell other than walking its a good tour. Becareful with the crystal cave take off tour shoes or slippers you can loose it as the vawes are strong in the cave . The lunch was ok . Puka beach was my fav . Cery chill nice beach”

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7.Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $136

Spend eight hours aboard a private boat visiting Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach, Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, and Star Beach. You’ll swim, snorkel, and enjoy a buffet lunch, with guides such as Alvin, Olsin, Jun, Joshua, or Dan assigned according to availability. Weather may change the route, and kayaks, masks, fins, and environmental fees cost extra.

“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.”

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8.Bohol: Panglao Island Hopping Tour with Snorkeling (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Meet your English-speaking guide at South Beach at 6:00 AM for a private boat trip toward dolphin-watching waters, then continue to Balicasag Island for swimming, snorkeling, fish feeding, and marine-life viewing. The boat ends at Alona Beach. Masks, life vests, fuel, and fees are included, but fins and meals are not.

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9.Island Hopping with Lunch, Crystal Cove, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide near Astoria Station 1 and Plato D’ Boracay for a five-hour shared island-hopping trip. Visit Crystal Cove’s caves, swim and snorkel with provided gear, eat a Filipino buffet lunch, and enjoy time by the sea. Expect a group boat rather than a private escape.

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