Top 14 Island Hopping Tours in Cebu

1.Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $85Our pick

Take a private motorboat from Mactan to three reef islands near Cebu: snorkel with fish at Gilutungan and Nalusuan, relax on Caohagan, and eat a Filipino lunch around noon. Hotel pickup, gear, boat crew, fees, and transfers are included. Bring towels, fins, earplugs, and patience for changing sea conditions.

“We were completely disappointed at this tour. We landed only one island although tour shows 3islands hopping. The entire duration was much shorter than we expected. (Tour shows 6h , but actually 4h.”

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2.Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $145

Spend six hours island hopping from Mactan with guides such as Liz, Mario, or Feb. Snorkel at Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary, eat a buffet lunch on Nalusuan Island, and visit Caohagan’s fishing village. Hotel pickup, boat transport, guide, lunch, and masks are included.

“Everything was awesome. I highly recommend this trip to everyone. The best part is snorkeling and seeing different species of fish and corals. Lunch food was great too.”

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3.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $113

Spend seven hours island hopping from Cebu to Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary, Nalusuan, and Caohagan. You’ll snorkel among fish, eat Filipino BBQ aboard a small boat, and enjoy hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, and a requested GoPro. Guides such as Mae and Norvira are known for warm, hands-on care.

“The attraction was amazing, our guide was wonderful, and the gentlemen on the boat were professional and extremely friendly. I highly recommend this trip to everyone. Our guide took us snorkeling, where my husband and I saw a beautiful reef, showed us stunning islands, and made sure we had everything we wanted. I highly recommend this trip and this organizer!”

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4.Island Hopping 3 Islands + San Vicente Fish + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $121

Spend eight hours around Cebu with guides such as Gina, Jimmy, Alemar, and Vina. Snorkel protected waters, eat a buffet lunch at Nalusuan Island Resort, visit Caohagan village, and travel by traditional pump boat with gear, hotel transfers, and GoPro footage included.

“the day was excellent. our guides were relaxed but attentive. the places they took us for snorkelling were excellent and lunch was delicious. relaxing on the island for a hour before coming home was perfect. the one and only thing I can say in the negative was the boat motor was VERY loud so if you're a bit sensitive to noise just bring some earplugs along. we had a really enjoyable day and were well looked after.”

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5.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $113Top rated

Leave Cebu early for a small-group boat day at Hilutungan, Nalusuan, and Caohagan. You’ll snorkel with a guide, eat BBQ lunch on board, and explore a lived-in island. Guides such as Mae, Elvira, Ken, and Liza are praised for friendly, personal care.

“Very well organised. Lovely, knowledgeable guide. Delicious lunch on the boat. Lots of amazing fish to swim with and experienced local island culture and seafood.”

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6.Bantayan Island and Virgin Island Hopping Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 16 hours · from $169

Travel from Cebu to Bantayan Island for a long day of mangroves, Camp Sawi, Paradise Beach, German Ruins, Kota Beach, and Virgin Island. An English-speaking guide, tricycle transport, ferry tickets, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included. Bring cash, swimwear, a towel, and food.

“The beach at each place visited was beautiful No big crowds. Excellent background information given by the guide Ample time for swimming and snorkeling Good weather conditions luckily Very capable and experienced guide”

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7.Mactan Island Hopping Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $132

Spend 6 to 8 hours island hopping from Cebu or Mactan to Gilutungan, Caohagan, and Nalusuan. You get boat transfers, snorkeling gear, environmental fees, lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Ben and his team have earned praise for friendly help, though service can vary.

“Het bezoeken van de eilanden is geweldig, maar puur en alleen omdat de eilanden geweldig zijn. De boot waar we de eilanden mee bezochten was zo luid dat we er beiden waarschijnlijk gehoorschade aan hebben over gehouden. De gids heeft geen woord gezegd tijdens het bezoeken van de eilanden. De lunch was oke, maar stond duidelijk al heel lang op ons te wachten.”

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8.Mactan Island Hopping Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $125

You’ll leave from Mactan or nearby Cebu areas with an English-speaking guide, then cruise by private boat to Caohagan, Hilutungan, and Nalusuan. Swim, snorkel with provided masks and life jackets, learn about local fishing, and enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch at Nalusuan.

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9.Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $95

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Moalboal, then join a local guide such as Wengweng for Pescador Island, the Sardine Run, and Turtle Point. The $95 tour includes transfers, boat transport, mask, snorkel, life vest, entrance fees, and water, but not meals, fins, or an underwater camera.

“Had great fun with the whole activity! Seeing the fishes and the turtles was breathtaking!”

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10.Private Mactan Island Hopping Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Spend a full day on a private outrigger boat from Cebu, stopping at Gilutungan, Nalusuan, and Caohagan. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, entrance fees, and a grilled lunch with one drink. The day suits families and small groups, but bring cash and confirm lunch and guide details before departure.

“Good communication prior to trip and car driver pleasant . Guide did not make himself known and we were unclear at each stop what was on offer. Language barrier was an issue. English very poor though advertised as English speaking.At the first stop a man who boarded boat as local and we presumed was the guide offered us a drink and then proceeded to charge us for it at a rate double what the charge at the second island was. He then tried to sell us sea food for lunch. We didn’t eat lunch because the meat and seafood was left unrefrigerated on the deck for at least 3 hours…”

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11.3 Islands Hopping at Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $249

Spend six hours island hopping from Cebu to Gilutungan, Caohagan, and Nalusuan with an English-speaking guide, boat crew, snorkel gear, lunch, and hotel pickup. Expect marine sanctuaries, white sand, colorful fish, ocean views, and one midday round of drinks.

“Love love love this tour! We got to see and do so much in a day!!! These islands are truly beautiful and I don’t think we could have even done it ourself this without booking the tour! We go to do so much water activities yet enjoying the beach! Loved every second of it! BOOK it! It’s so worth it!”

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12.Private Island Hopping in Nasuluan, Hiltotongan and Caohngan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $137

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Cebu or Mactan, snorkeling at Nalusuan and Hilutungan, then resting on Caohagan. Your English-speaking boat crew provides gear, life jackets, lunch, island transfers, and help with underwater photos. Timing can shift with weather and your group’s wishes.

“Our guide barely spoke English. He was taking pictures like he was on vacation. Food was cold and stale. The boat was gross.”

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13.Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Virgin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $61Best value

Meet SYKE Travel & Tours at 8:00 am in Santa Fe for a boat trip from Bantayan Island to Virgin Island. Expect white sand, swimming, cliff jumping, volleyball, lunch, and possible seafood tasting. Stephen may provide snorkeling gear, and groups are capped at 15.

“It was a fantastic experience. We actually booked a group tour for Virgin Island only but Stephen kindly bumped us up to a private tour for 3 islands. He also provided the snorkelling gears for us. The lunch provided was excellent, with cold water and juices thoughtfully proviRead more”

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14.Cebu Private Tour 3 Islands Hopping Gilutungan Caohagan Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $192

Spend about six hours on a private motorized boat from Cebu, visiting Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary, Caohagan Island, and Nalusuan. Your guide and crew provide snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, island fees, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.

“I can’t say enough about this tour – from the welcoming team to the stunning island views, it was perfect! We felt totally immersed in the beauty of the Philippines. Snorkeling was amazing, and the optional seafood was fresh and tasty. We had such a great time; would love to do it all over again!”

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