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The 15 Best Philippines Snorkeling Tours

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Good philippines snorkeling tours fill up in high season and the small boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Puka Beach starts the day with sand and swimming
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Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

1.Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · 15 minutes - 4.5 hours · from $20Our pick

Spend about 4.5 hours island hopping from Boracay with an English or Tagalog-speaking guide. Swim at Puka Beach, snorkel at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, enjoy a local buffet, then choose Magic Island or Crystal Cove. Guides such as Mark, Justine, Edgar, and Patty are known for helpful service and great photos.

“We had a wonderful time on the tour. It was packed with activities, and the lunch provided was both generous and delicious. Seeing Boracay Island from the boat was breathtaking, and the swimming spots were fantastic! Crystal Cove, though still beautiful, was quite crowded and ended up being our least favorite stop, while Puka Beach quickly became our favorite.”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - The 2:00 AM pickup and the road south
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

2.Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Start with a 2:00 to 3:00 AM hotel pickup, then travel south to Oslob for a whale shark swim, cool off at Tumalog Falls, and snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal. Breakfast, lunch, gear, entrance fees, and transport are included. Guides such as Rudeal, Noel, Rudy, and Jerome have earned praise for patient, helpful service.

“A great day out! Absolutely worth the early morning wake up”

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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles - Early pickup from Panglao
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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

3.Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 186 reviews · 6 hours · from $51

Join a six-hour shared boat trip from Panglao to Balicasag Island and Virgin Island Sandbar. You’ll watch for wild dolphins, snorkel with turtles and reef fish, and eat grilled pork, chicken, shrimp, and rice aboard. Local island guides lead the Balicasag snorkeling, while guides such as Mark, Anthony, and Daniel help keep the day friendly and well organized.

“My wife and I had a fantastic time. Anthony and the crew made us comfortable and shared their insights about the location. The food and drinks were fresh, well served, and delicious! Everyone on board was so delightful and fun. I can't imagine a better way to start the day. I highly recommend this trip, and I intend to go again next time”

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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Oslob whale sharks before breakfast
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

4.Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then visit Kawasan Falls and snorkel with Moalboal’s sardines and turtles. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, entrance fees, gear, and English-speaking guides are included. Drivers such as Raul, Jave, and Jepoy are praised for keeping the day organized.

“We had the most incredible day. We were picked up from the airport at 2am and then commenced the journey to Oslob. Swimming with the whalesharks was absolutely incredible. We then headed to Kawasan Falls where we added canyoneering to our tour (100% would recommend doing this, it was amazing - just tell your driver and bring extra cash (2000 PPH)). We then headed for Moalboal where we swam with turtles and sardines. The most amazing day. A massive thank you to our amazing driver Raul who took us round all day, he was so friendly and spoke great English. & each tour guide at each activity who couldn’t do…”

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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove - Leaving from Astoria Station 1
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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

5.Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

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

Join a five-hour Boracay boat trip with guides such as Monda and Lyn, stopping at nearby islands, Crystal Cove, and beautiful beaches. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, sail around Boracay, and eat a buffet of grilled meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit. Bring cash for the Php 100 snorkeling fee and optional Magic Island entry.

“Lyn was our guide and she was the best! helped us with pictures, was funny and overall very charming :)”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour - The early road to Oslob
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

6.Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $117

This early-starting Cebu tour links Oslob whale sharks, a monkey sanctuary, and Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles. You get hotel pickup, a certified English-speaking guide, snorkeling stops, and free GoPro rental with an underwater photographer. Guides such as Paul have earned praise for careful driving, photography, and personal attention.

“It was a nice escape from Cebu that I enjoyed and I feel like I had enough time in each place to enjoy it. We did have to wait to get in the water with the whale sharks but so did everyone else so that is not the fault of the company. The waterfalls are also beautiful!”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering - Moalboal’s silver wall of sardines
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

7.Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $142

Join Boss J Cebu Tours for a full-day trip from selected Cebu hotels to Moalboal’s sardine run and Kawasan Falls. Snorkel with sardines and look for turtles before tackling river jumps, natural slides, and waterfall pools with guides such as Jorem, Victor, Jerome, or Joel. Lunch, gear, entry fees, and transport are included.

“The tour is fantastic and the tour guide is so attentive and an expert of the kawasan canyoneering. The activity is physically taxing but I felt safe throughout the experience. Highly recommended.”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle - Tumalog Falls fills the waiting time
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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

8.Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $150

Start around 3:30 a.m. for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run, turtles, and Pescador Island. Your private car, local guides, breakfast, lunch, boat, and snorkel gear are included. Guides such as Abam, Noel, Robbie, Ray, and Rowena have earned praise for safe driving and hands-on help, while GoPro rental costs extra.

“From start to finish the day was amazing. Nothing can prepare you for snorkeling with the whale sharks!! My driver Abam was the best. Very safe, courteous and professional - nothing was too much trouble. It’s a long day in the car but totally worth it - Abam knew all the short cuts to avoid the heavy traffic areas. My guide Ellen was also fantastic. I highly recommend Cebu City tour and would definitely use them again. An incredible day in Cebu!!”

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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour - Puka Beach: a good first taste of Boracay
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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

9.Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

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

Take a private boat from Astoria Boracay to Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Crocodile Island, Crystal Cove, and Magic Island. Your English or Tagalog-speaking guide helps shape the day, finds good snorkeling water, and arranges a seafood BBQ lunch. Edgar, Mark, Camille, and Kim have led highly praised departures, though weather can change the route.

“Over the top! Mark was perfect! He met us at the port and took us on a fun ride in an open-aired vehicle through town where we boarded the boat for our private group of 6. We wanted to snorkel, not put on a beach. We had 3 fabulous snorkel locations. The crew on the boat helped us immensely getting on and off the boat to land and on and off the boat to snorkel and in the water.. Not easy for we older folk with a day when the water was a bit rough! We ended with a super lunch at a non touristy location and a wonderful birthday…”

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Coron: Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures - Twin Lagoon and the narrow passage between worlds
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Coron: Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures

10.Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Join Mr. Melvin or Ms. Thess from Roadside Travel for an eight-hour Coron Island Tour B. You’ll visit Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, Coral Garden, Skeleton Wreck, and Atuayan Beach by boat, with lunch, snacks, entry fees, and town transfers included. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and cash for possible kayak and equipment rentals.

“Amazing tour, very beautiful. Our tour guide was a great character, very fun and helpful!”

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Bohol Virgin Island Sunset Tour - Virgin Island at the quiet end of the day
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Bohol Virgin Island Sunset Tour

11.Bohol Virgin Island Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $27

Spend a relaxed afternoon from Abraham Bohol on a small-group boat tour to Virgin Island. You’ll snorkel for about 35 minutes, enjoy local snacks and rum and Coke, swim in shallow water, and watch sunset from the island. Guides such as Ruby, Alyssa, and Josie have earned warm praise for their friendly help.

“We had to add on 250 pesos per tuk tuk to get from hotel to meeting point by tuk tuk but still worthy the budget. But a lot of hectic travel as then it was another ten mins transport to get to port. Josie and boatmen amazing. Quiet confidence so total trust in them. They were wonderful with the 2 seniors who came with us. Lovely boat trip and snorkel then stop off on sand bar Virgin island. Cloudy conditions so not much sunset but still enjoyable.”

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Island Hopping Experience: Snorkeling & Bamboo Cottages! - Boarding the floating bamboo cottage
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Island Hopping Experience: Snorkeling & Bamboo Cottages!

12.Island Hopping Experience: Snorkeling & Bamboo Cottages!

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

Leave Manila at 7 a.m. for Calatagan, where you’ll ride a floating bamboo cottage to Little Boracay sandbar, a snorkeling site, and Starfish Island. Equipment, life vests, lunch, transfers, and taxes are included. Guides such as Mark, Andrei, JZ, and Gerald have added local stories and warm service.

“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”

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Coron Palawan Snorkeling & Island Hopping Tour (Private) - Barracuda Lake feels quieter and stranger
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Coron Palawan Snorkeling & Island Hopping Tour (Private)

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

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

Spend about nine hours on a private boat from Coron, visiting Twin Lagoon, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, three reef sites, CYC Beach, and Beach 91. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, drinking water, and crew service are included. Bring or rent snorkeling gear, and expect substantial stairs at Kayangan Lake.

“What an incredible tour! All of the sites were absolutely breathtaking and not too crowded. We did a private tour and it was definitely worth the extra money! Our tour guide, JR was incredible! Some of the best snorkeling I have ever done. Delicious lunch provided with beautiful ocean views. Definitely book this tour!”

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El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour - Little Maosanon and lunch by the water
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El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour

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

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

Spend eight hours with a local Sibaltan crew on a traditional bangka, visiting Maosanon, Binulbulan, Coral Garden, and quiet reef stops. You will snorkel among corals, fish, starfish, and possibly turtles or reef sharks, then eat a Filipino lunch on a remote beach. Guide Erwin is named with the operating crew.

“This tour was a genuine private tour! We took our moped from the main tourist area of el nido to the town of Sibaltan, which was about 1 hour and 30 minutes. We arrived and were greeted by the entire family that’s operates this tour! When I say this was a genuine private tour it really was only us and the crew at the 5 spots they took us to. I will say this is more for the adventurous type and the snorkeling was insane! We took our drone out and the images were truly insane ! We saw sea turtles that were shy and saw huge star fish. The…”

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Cebu: WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling - The early road to Oslob
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Cebu: WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

15.WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $124

This long private day tour links Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles. Hotel pickup is available across Cebu, with drivers such as Jerome and Gabriel handling recent departures. The vehicle is private, but the whale-shark boat is shared under local rules.

“Fabulous driver Jerome. Amazing experience. The divers were fabulous taking great videos for us.”

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★ 4.4ISLAND TOUR A Lakes and Snorkeling with CoralsFrom $309 reviews
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