15 Snorkeling Trips in the Philippines

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Starting near Astoria Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · 15 minutes - 4.5 hours · from $20Pick of the list

Explore Boracay by boat with snorkeling, beaches, lunch, and optional island stops. See costs, timing, tips, and whether this $20 tour fits you.

“It was great for us, it all started by meeting our guide and got informed about the trip, we then went on the boat which set sail for about 10min and we stopped for snorkelling/swimming, at this point our guide informed us that we have to pay 100php to get into a he water, some people weren’t happy about it but if you let 100php ruin your trip then this is not for you. After we visited a really nice island where you can join visiting for 300php or just chill/swim.Around midday we went on one side of boracay island for a nice meal and from there we went sailing…”

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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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal on a long Cebu day trip.

“Was definitely worth the time and money spent. Grueling to start at 2am but realized the importance as soon as we got to Oslob. Our tour was very organized, and our driver Elizer was very good. We are a family of 6 and got the private option. Highly recommend this tour, and get the GoPro option. Those guys know their stuff. We had an amazing experience with the sharks, the turtles and the sardines. The Tumalag Falls was an incredible sight.”

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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

3.Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

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

Review of Bohol’s six-hour boat tour to Balicasag and Virgin Island, with dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling, lunch, and practical tips.

“We were very satisfied with the organisation and with the activities that we have during the trip. The agency contact us several times before, to be sure about the meeting point and to give us all necessary tips. Our super hosting and friendly guide Mark was waiting for us in the morning . There is no loosing of the time :) the main boat has one more smaller boat for faster transport on crowded spots n where the water is shallow. The adventure starts with the dolphins watching (don’t expect to see them every time) but you can enjoy in different activities as cruising with the boat on the sea,…”

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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

Review of Cebu’s whale shark, Kawasan Falls, and Moalboal sardines tour, with honest advice on timing, crowds, value, and what to bring.

“A unique day out with lots of variety. Be prepared for a long day. Our pickup was at 2am with a long drive to Oslob. When we got to Oslob we had to queue from 4:40am for an hour to get a ticket for the whale shark experience. Now this is necessary as it gets very busy and so essentially ensures you get on the boat earlier. We got out to the water about 7/7:30 am, the time goes quicker than you think. If you arrive after 5am I can see you having to wait much longer so although not necessary pleasant it is a blessing in disguise to leave…”

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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

Review of Boracay island hopping with snorkeling, Crystal Cove, buffet lunch, island views, practical tips, costs, and honest booking advice.

“Excellent tour. Monda super awesome of everything during our tour. Ensuring we get the best 📸 and experience. Answering all my questions etc. Best experience I had since being back to PI.”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

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

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

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Pescador Island, sardine run, and turtles, with honest tips on timing, ethics, and value.

“Everyone was amazing, respectful and kind! Wilson and Ruby were fantastic snd fun!! The diving and pictures were fantastic too!”

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Bohol: Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience with Hotel Pickup

7.Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 61 reviews · 9 hours · from $181

Review of Bohol’s whale shark snorkeling trip, with hotel pickup, ferry transfers, reservations, costs, timing, and honest practical advice.

“Amazing experience and Iris was taking well care of us.”

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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

8.Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

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

Review of Boracay’s private four-hour island tour, with snorkeling, Crocodile Island, Puka Beach, seafood BBQ, costs, and practical tips.

“This trip was perfect from start to finish! Edgar and his team were incredible and gave us such a great memory in Boracay! All of the stops were beautiful and full of fun activities and it is 100% worth doing the private boat tour as everything feels much more personal and relaxed! The highlight of the trip though was meeting Edgar, he is the best! Definitely the highlight of our trip☺️”

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Coron: Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures

9.Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures

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

Review of Coron Island Tour B, with Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, snorkeling, Skeleton Wreck, lunch, costs, tips, and booking advice.

“barracuda lake, twin lagoon, reef gardens sont des incontournables. cuisine excellente a recommander”

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Island Hopping Experience: Snorkeling & Bamboo Cottages!

10.Island Hopping Experience: Snorkeling & Bamboo Cottages!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $180Highest scored

Escape Manila for Calatagan’s floating bamboo cottage, snorkeling, sandbar, starfish island, lunch, and Tagaytay views.

“I thought this would be a great way to spend a day long layover in Manila for my family after traveling in Bali. I booked three weeks in advance. On the drop down menu for the tour, the airport was listed as a pick up/drop off point, but the nRead more”

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Coron Palawan Snorkeling & Island Hopping Tour (Private)

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

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

Review of Coron’s private 9-hour island-hopping tour, with Twin Lagoon, Kayangan Lake, snorkeling reefs, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“This was THE BEST tour ever! The crew was amazing!!! They went above and beyond to make sure it was awesome. The first mate Rodel (Del) Atarejos spent every minute helping us with anything we wanted. He made himself our personal camera man and videographer and took the most incredible shots and we now have these memories that will last a lifetime. When we went in the water to snorkel, he even pulled us around when we got tired. He paddled us around in the kayak too when we asked him. He had a great sense of humor and really seems to enjoy his work. The boat was clean, the…”

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El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour

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

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

Escape El Nido crowds on a private Sibaltan snorkeling tour with turtles, coral reefs, secret islands, and a fresh Filipino lunch.

“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

13.WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and snorkel Moalboal’s sardines and sea turtles on one full Cebu day.

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

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Boracay Snorkeling & Island Hopping tour

14.Boracay Snorkeling & Island Hopping tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · from $55

Review of Boracay’s five-hour snorkeling and island-hopping tour, with Puka Beach, two snorkel stops, BBQ lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“Nice people; cheap, cold plate of low-grade food; very little actual island-hopping; hardly worth $55 in the Philippines.”

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El Nido: Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C

15.Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C

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

Review of El Nido Tour C, a private eight-hour boat trip to Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, and top snorkeling stops.

“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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