SNORKELING · THE PHILIPPINES

15 Snorkeling Tours in the Philippines Worth Booking

36 trips  ·  from $20 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 snorkeling tours in the Philippines justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and get on with it.

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Puka Beach: your first proper swim
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Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

1.Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Spend up to 4.5 hours cruising Boracay with an English or Tagalog guide such as Mark, Justine, or Edgar. Swim at Puka Beach, snorkel at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, enjoy a local buffet, then choose Magic Island or Crystal Cove for your final stop.

“Tour guide Mark was absolutely amazing and made the tour 100x better. Friendly, knowledgeable, and beyond helpful to make everything easy for me on our private tour. Was extremely lucky to get Mark, boat captain, and his deck hand. Great ambassadors to the country and backs up the statement Filipinos are the friendliest people in the world.”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - Tumalog Falls gives you a cooler second act
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

2.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

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

Leave Cebu around 2:00 AM for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling. Your driver handles the long coastal route, while local guides assist in the water. Private tours suit groups of four or more.

“5/5 unbelievable experience, our guide picked us up, sorted lunch and dropped us back to our accomodation. He helped us with renting a GoPro which I would recommend doing if you don’t have one. Everything was really well organised.”

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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles - The early boat ride and dolphin search
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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 shared boat from Panglao for dolphin watching, Balicasag’s coral reef and turtle sanctuary, and Virgin Island’s white sandbar. Local islander guides lead the snorkeling, while the crew serves grilled pork, chicken, shrimp, rice, fruit, and drinks. Pickup is included within Panglao Municipality.

“Everything was really great! The captain, boat hands and guide were all excellent and very friendly. They could communicate in various languages such as Korean and English. The larger boat with shade cover and toilet was great. We first went to the largest island where we snorkeled with fish and around reefs for about 30 minutes. We then moved over to a different area with a more sandy bottom to find the turtles. We saw 3 turtles!!!! Very close to them but don’t touch!! We then left and saw a lot of dolphins!!!! We slowly went around in the boat with the dolphins for about 15 minutes. Then we went…”

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

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

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

Start before dawn for whale shark watching in Oslob, then visit Kawasan Falls and snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal. Private air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, gear, and English-speaking guides are included. Expect a very long day, especially from Cebu City or Mactan.

“This package was literally perfect. Jepoy my driver was very attentive and made sure i was everywhere on time, and all the guides for the activities were great at getting photos with the go-pro i rented, definitely worth it! Would recommend this to everyone, especially being able to tick off 3 activities in one hit was fantastic. Thank you :)”

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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove - Meeting at Astoria Station 1
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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

5.Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

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

Spend five hours sailing from Astoria Station 1 to nearby islands, snorkeling with provided gear, visiting Crystal Cove, and eating a Filipino buffet lunch. Guides such as Monda and Lyn help with photos, swimming, and safety. Bring cash for the PHP 100 snorkeling fee and optional Magic Island entry.

“Fantastic day snorkelling and visiting Crystal Cove island! Mona was a fantastic guide, we would definitely recommend!”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour - A simple Oslob meal break before the next road leg
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

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

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

Leave Cebu or Lapu-Lapu City before dawn for Oslob’s whale sharks, a monkey sanctuary, and Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles. This small-group trip includes hotel transport, guides, a photographer, and limited-time GoPro use. Expect a long road day, optional lunch, and memorable water time.

“We had a great time in all of the activities. The pick up time is at 4am because to get to Oslob is about 3 hours drive then to Moalboal is another 2 hours. The tour guides were very accommodating in taking our photos both in Oslob and Moalboal. The water is emerald green and you can see the whale sharks, different fishes and turtles clearly. If you have snorkeling gear, bring it. The tour in Oslob only provides mask. we went to monkey viewing. There we fed the monkeys with bananas. Also, it is very comforting to know that our safety is their main concern.”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering - From Moalboal to Kawasan Falls
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

7.Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

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

Join a full-day Cebu adventure combining Moalboal’s famous sardine run with turtle snorkeling and Kawasan Falls canyoneering. Expect hotel pickup, lunch, equipment, and English-speaking guides. The canyoneering includes jumps, slides, pools, and optional zipline access for an extra fee.

“such a fun and enjoyable day, loved all the jumps, tortoises, ziplines, the guides were amazing. just a slice of heaven”

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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour - Puka Beach, where the morning starts with sand and views
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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

8.Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

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

Join a private boat with an English or Tagalog-speaking guide and shape the day around swimming, snorkeling, and beaches. Visit Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Crocodile Island, Crystal Cove, and Magic Island, with seafood BBQ lunch included. Entry fees to two islands are extra.

“I mentioned that I was allergic to shellfish and our guide, Ms Kim, went ahead after we got off the boat and made sure it was removed from our lunch, which was delicious. Even my 7 year old daughter loved it. The locations were spectacular and the overall price was well worth it!!”

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Coron: Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures - Twin Lagoon and its limestone walls
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Coron: Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures

9.Coron: Island Tour B w/ Snorkeling & Lagoon Adventures

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

Spend eight hours with guides such as Mr. Melvin or Ms. Thess visiting Coron’s famous lagoons, reefs, and shallow Skeleton Wreck. The $35 trip includes boat transfers, lunch, snacks, entrance fees, and town pickup, but you should budget extra for rented kayaks and snorkeling gear.

“Super obsługa, przewodnik zmienił kolejność atrakci ze względu na podający deszcz.Przepyszne jefzenie.Gorąco plecam.”

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Bohol Virgin Island Sunset Tour - Reaching Virgin Island Around 4:30 p.m.
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Bohol Virgin Island Sunset Tour

10.Bohol Virgin Island Sunset Tour

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

You’ll leave Abraham Bohol in mid-afternoon for a short boat ride, 35 minutes of snorkeling, and time on Virgin Island before sunset. Guides such as Ruby, Josie, and Alayssa have earned warm praise for their care. Snacks and rum and Coke are included, but bring water and a towel.

“It was truly a wonderful experience! Everything was simply fantastic — a 10/10. The guides were incredibly supportive and positive, which made all the difference. Although the weather didn’t quite cooperate, giving us a “rainset” instead of a sunset, it still felt magical in its way. And the food! It was delicious. We had a lovely time, and I’m grateful for everything. Thank you so much for making it special ❤️”

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El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour - What the boat schedule feels like
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El Nido, Sibaltan: Private Snorkeling & Secret Islands Tour

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

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

Spend eight hours with a local Sibaltan family exploring Maosanon, Binulbulan, Coral Garden, and lesser-known reefs. Swim among tropical fish, starfish, corals, and possible turtles or reef sharks, then eat a fresh Filipino lunch on a quiet beach. Ask if guide Erwin is leading your trip.

“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 - Breakfast after the first water stop
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Cebu: WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

12.Cebu: WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

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

Start with whale sharks in Oslob, cool off at Tumalog Falls, then snorkel through Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtle waters. Private hotel transport, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included, but the whale shark boat is shared by local rule.

“Professional driver Gabriel and guides are so efficient…… will recommend. Thank you.”

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Boracay Snorkeling & Island Hopping tour - Puka Beach, beautiful but not always quiet
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Boracay Snorkeling & Island Hopping tour

13.Boracay Snorkeling & Island Hopping tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · from $55

Spend about five hours aboard a traditional Banka boat from Boracay, stopping at Puka Beach and two snorkeling sites. Your host handles the day, with pickup, lunch, water, and soft drinks included. Snorkel gear, optional kayak hire, Crystal Cove, and Magic Island admission cost extra.

“The guides were really good , if you want to have Boracay in a nutshell other than walking its a good tour. Becareful with the crystal cave take off tour shoes or slippers you can loose it as the vawes are strong in the cave . The lunch was ok . Puka beach was my fav . Cery chill nice beach”

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El Nido: Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C - A practical morning start from Corong-Corong
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El Nido: Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C

14.El Nido: Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C

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

Spend eight hours on a private El Nido boat with your group, guided in English or Tagalog by a crew such as Alvin, Olsin, or Jun. Swim to Hidden Beach, snorkel at Helicopter Island, visit Secret Beach, and enjoy a buffet lunch, with stops adjusted for weather.

“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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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark and Moalboal Snorkeling Tour - The pre-sunrise road to Oslob
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark and Moalboal Snorkeling Tour

15.Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark and Moalboal Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $117

Start before sunrise with private pickup, meet Oslob’s whale sharks, then continue to Moalboal for sardines, coral, and possible sea turtles. English-speaking guides, boat rides, safety gear, hotel transfers, and underwater photo help are included. Francis and Jason have earned especially warm praise.

“activities were great and the guide Jason made it even more wonderful”

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