THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines, island by island.
The 10 most popular snorkeling in the Philippines. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 4-5 hour Boracay boat tour with beach hopping, snorkeling at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, and a buffet lunch with views.
Bohol boat tour with wild dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling at Balicasag, and Virgin Island white sand. Lunch and fees included.
Boracay island hopping with snorkeling and Crystal Cove, plus a buffet lunch. 5 hours from Astoria Station 1. Gear and English guide included.
Private Cebu day trip to Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Pescador, sardine run and turtles. Gear, meals, transfers included.
“Abam, Robbie (Oslob) and Ray (Moalboal) were the perfect guides in our tour. Abam was very polite and a very safe driver. His car was very comfortable for 2 to 5. Robbie took us on the whaleshark tour and to Tumalog Fall. Our wait didn't take took long, probably alittle over 3h during which we…”
Bohol whale shark snorkeling with hotel-area pickup, advance reservations, and a guided 30-minute swim at a regulated site, plus meals.
A private Boracay island hopping and snorkeling tour with flexible pacing, standout coves, and seafood BBQ lunch for about 4 hours.
Cebu day trip with Oslob whale sharks, a Kawasan Falls swim, then Moalboal sardines and turtles. Early start, big marine day value.
“Really good activity, the whale sharks are impressive but many people which means we had to wait in line. Kawasan falls and the snorkelling with the sardines were really fun. Our driver Raul was very friendly and flexible to our needs in terms of time.”
Coron Island Tour B for $35: Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, coral reefs, Skeleton Wreck snorkeling, and Atuayan beach lunch.
Manila to Calatagan by bamboo cottage: snorkeling, starfish island, and lunch onboard, plus Tagaytay/Taal views on the way.
“The drive is worth the experience! We had a wonderful time. Our guide Mark and our driver Carlo were awesome. Mark provided information and helpful context for us to learn about the culture, people and area. Carlo navigated the streets aRead more”
Private Coron island-hopping with Twin Lagoon, Kayangan Lake, reef snorkeling, and beach stops. Hotel pickup, lunch, life jackets, 9 hours.
“Wednesday 10/1/2025. We really enjoyed this tour. Private tour is definitely the way to go. Kuya Junior was an excellent guide, Very attentive to our needs and wants. Eager to assist. He would often anticipate what we wanted to experience. The entire staff was helpful kind and polite. We will definitely be back and would…”
