The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in the Philippines

1.Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

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

Spend eight hours around Bacuit Bay on a shared or private boat, visiting the Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and a snorkeling site. Guides such as Buddy, Dexter, John, and Mark are praised for helping with photos, kayaking, and safety. Extra fees apply for the environmental fee, kayak, and Big Lagoon entry.

“the tour guides will happily take photos for us on our phones”

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

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

Spend 6 to 8 hours on El Nido’s Tour C, visiting Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach and Matinloc Shrine. You’ll snorkel, swim, hear local stories in English or Tagalog, and eat lunch aboard or near the islands. Guides such as Angelo, Dexter and Prince have been praised for patient, attentive help.

“Everything went well on Tour C as a private tour. Weather was not super great, but our guide was able to adjust to make for a memorable experience. In our view, the snorkeling was the best on this tour.”

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3.Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

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

Join guides such as Jed, Jeff, Echo, or Rowena for a full day around Honda Bay. Swim at Luli Island, snorkel at Pambato Reef, enjoy a generous lunch at Cowrie Island, and add a beach massage for a relaxed finish.

“Fun! A bit pricey, I wish at least snorkels were included, but overall a very lovely day and lunch was good.”

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4.El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 343 reviews · 3 days · from $339

Travel by traditional Filipino bangka between El Nido and Coron, stopping at quiet beaches, reefs, villages, and coves. Your crew handles meals, safety, and activities, while you sleep in simple native huts. Expect snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, cliff jumping, karaoke, and a proper break from Wi-Fi.

“From the very beginning, everything was extremely well organized. Each day, they thoroughly explained the activities and what to expect, which made the whole experience feel effortless. The crew was beyond helpful — friendly, attentive, and always making sure we were safe and having a great time. And the food. The food was delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and so much variety. Every meal was buffet-style with plenty of options, and everything tasted delicious. Honestly some of the best food I had during my time in Palawan. The islands, snorkeling spots, and overnight beach stays were absolutely breathtaking. Waking up to the sound of the ocean is just something else. No complaints…”

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5.Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · 7 hours · from $25

Join Haqqy Life at Frendz Hostel for a social seven-hour boat day around El Nido. You’ll kayak at Big Lagoon, snorkel, swim at white-sand beaches, enjoy a buffet lunch, and finish with rooftop pool time. Guides such as Joel, Justine, Leomar, and Bernardo keep the day active and welcoming.

“Such a beautiful island hopping experience with great guides who made everything super fun and engaging. Definitely aimed to a slightly younger (or young at heart) audience but I wouldn’t have wanted the tour any other way.”

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6.Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Spend six hours exploring Bacuit Bay by boat with a licensed English or Tagalog guide. Walk Snake Island’s shifting sandbar, snorkel near Popolkan, enter Cudugnon Cave, see Cathedral Cave, and relax at Entalula Island. Guides such as Jake, Angelo, Arnold, and Dexter are praised for keeping groups safe and cheerful.

“The crew was incredibly entertaining and supportive! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We were a small group and the spots were not crowded which I highly enjoyed. The lunch was a banquet of meats and fish. The tour couldn’t have been better”

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7.Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

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

Spend seven hours around Port Barton with guides such as Prince, Pong, Jose, or Randy. Snorkel at Turtle Spot and Twin Reef, look for starfish, visit up to six islands and reefs, and eat a generous local BBQ lunch on the beach. Pickup from Port Barton proper is included.

“Randy was very kind guide and the food prepared was very nice.”

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8.4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

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

Spend four hours on a private Boracay island-hopping boat with stops at Crystal Cove, Magic Island, Puka Beach, Crocodile Island, and Tambisaan Beach. You can snorkel, try a 10-meter cliff jump, explore sea caves, and enjoy a locally cooked lunch. Guide Mark is praised for his energy.

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

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

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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10.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

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

Spend about seven hours aboard the 50-foot Seacret catamaran, visiting El Nido’s famous lagoons, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos, and the private Star Beach. You’ll get lunch, towels, life jackets, an environmental fee, and a personal guide, with routes changing by day.

“This trip had definitely put the bar higher. It’s no longer the destination but the entire sail itself is beyond my expectations. Hats off to the entire boat crew, they’re made everything spectacular.”

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11.Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

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

Join a five-hour boat trip from Astoria Station 1 to nearby islands, Crystal Cove, beaches, and snorkeling spots. Your English-speaking guide, often Monda or Lyn, helps with photos and safety. Snorkel gear and buffet lunch are included, but some site fees cost extra.

“Lyn was an amazing guide. So friendly and knowledgeable. The day wouldn’t have been the nearly as good without her. Highly Recommended!”

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12.Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

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

Spend about eight hours visiting five El Nido stops with a licensed guide and crew. Kayak in Big Lagoon, snorkel near Shimizu Island, swim at 7 Commandos Beach, and enter Secret Lagoon. Pickup is included in El Nido Town and Corong-corong, while environmental, lagoon, and kayak fees cost extra.

“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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13.Coastal Cliffs, Beach & Malcapuya Island Hopping Tour

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

Spend 6 to 8 hours sailing by Philippine banca from Coron to Banana, Malcapuya, and Bulog Dos islands. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a local seafood and BBQ lunch, and return with hotel pickup in downtown Coron. Confirm snorkeling gear and pickup details before booking.

“The islands were beautiful but not for backpackers. Mainly for vacation travelers who want good Instagram pics”

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14.El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · from $24

Spend 6 to 8 hours island-hopping from El Nido with a local guide, boat transfers, lunch, and stops at Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commando Beach. The advertised route includes five islands, with several Tour A options and extra fees for the eco pass, lagoon access, kayaking, and equipment.

“Great tour Ariel our guide was extremely helpful and attentive and the other crew members very good too- the food was delicious and beautifully presented the islands were beautiful -we were taken in the reverse direction to most other tours meaning it was less crowded and more enjoyable”

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15.Shared Island Hopping Tour C with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $30

Join a shared eight-hour boat trip from El Nido with an English or Tagalog-speaking guide. Swim into Secret and Hidden beaches, snorkel near Helicopter Island and Talisay Beach, visit Matinloc Shrine, and eat a buffet lunch. Bring a towel and budget 400 pesos for the environmental fee.

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