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15 Island Hopping in the Philippines

The island days worth booking a whole trip around.

The 15 island hopping trips travellers rate highest in the Philippines, from the limestone lagoons of El Nido and the wreck-and-lake days around Coron to the white sand off Boracay and the reef stops near Cebu. Which boat, which islands, which lagoon to swim first.

15 Island Hopping in the Philippines

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches - Secret Lagoon: A Cool Start Inside the Rock Walls
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

1.El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

El Nido Tour A hits Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and Big Lagoon kayaking, with lunch included for great value.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“Most of the activities were great. The first snorkeling spot was pretty average. There were no fish and it was very difficult to reach the beach due to sharp corals. However after this I have no complaints. It was clearly the most popular trip as all locations were busy but you have to expect this.…”

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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine - Meeting point at Marber’s Beach Club and getting organized fast
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

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

El Nido Tour C covers Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine and more, with snorkeling and lunch for $29.

★ 4.4

“All the places we visited were absolutely stunning! it was our first tour in el nido ( we also did afterwards tour A) . i liked tour c more ,fewer people on the beaches, fewer people on the boat. what made this trip even better was our guide Jay! He is such a good and…”

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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage - The 7–10 hour flow: pickup to an early afternoon return
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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

3.Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

Spend a full day island-hopping in Honda Bay near Puerto Princesa: snorkeling stops, Luli sandbar, Cowrie lunch, and optional beach massage.

★ 4.4

“Nice and calm trip - three beaches, delicious food and nice weather - everything perfect:) Massage included sauna and it is brilliant - we recommend it after long day trip!”

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El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life - Price and value: how the $25 ticket really works
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El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

4.El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

Social El Nido island hopping with Haqqy Life: Seven Commandos, Big Lagoon kayaking, snorkeling, buffet lunch, and a Frendz rooftop pool party.

★ 4.6

“Amazing from start to finish. Perfect time management, full of energy tour guides especially Leomar and Jade - the dancing was the highlight of the boat rides in between the islands The food was delicious, islands were paradise Would highly recommend!!”

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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More - Bacuit Bay in 6 Hours: What Tour B Really Delivers
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch - Price and Value: What $36 Gets You (and What You’re Avoiding Paying On Your Own)
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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour - Stop 1: Crystal Cove Island caves and private cove time (Php 300)
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4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

7.4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

Private 4-hour Boracay island hopping with Crystal Cove, Magic Island, Puka Shell Beach, Tambisaan lunch, and snorkeling gear included.

★ 5.0

“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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Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Sea Turtle Swim Island Tour - Panglao Coast at Sunrise: Why Dolphins Are a Morning Business
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Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Sea Turtle Swim Island Tour

Boracay: Island Boat Tour with Crystal Cove Entry - Getting to the meeting point at White Beach (and what to look for)
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Boracay: Island Boat Tour with Crystal Cove Entry

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan - Getting to Cordova RORO Port (and why timing matters)
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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

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

Mactan island hopping with a private boat, snorkeling at Gilutungan, Caohagan, and Nalusuan, plus a BBQ-style lunch with hotel pickup.

★ 4.0

“The spots you visit were nice, especially the last island. But unfortunately the tourguides and the boat crew are not friendly at all. You dont feel very welcomed and they just try to rush you through the tour. It was written that youd be on the boat for 6 hours, it were like 4-4,5h. The…”

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Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour - Meeting at Corong Corong Pier: What to Expect Before You Sail
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Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

11.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

Seacret 50ft catamaran island hopping in El Nido: Big Lagoon, Star Beach, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos with lunch and private beach access.

★ 4.5

“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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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove - Price and value: the real cost of a $30-ish day
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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

12.Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

A 5-hour Boracay island-hopping boat trip with snorkeling, Crystal Cove, and a buffet lunch. Clear water, easy gear, and great guides.

★ 4.3

“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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EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH - Big Lagoon and Kayaking in the Limestone Amphitheater
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EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

13.EL NIDO: Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

El Nido Tour A hits Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island snorkeling, and Secret Lagoon, with a buffet lunch and buffet-style value for $23.

★ 4.3

“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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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A with Kayaking on Big Lagoon - Marber’s meet-up and the day’s rhythm (Marber’s to dockyard, back again)
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A with Kayaking on Big Lagoon

El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch - Meeting point and timing: getting on the water without stress
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch

15.El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch

El Nido Tour A hops past Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commando Beach, with lunch and transport. Budget for local fees.

★ 4.0

“We enjoyed the tour a lot and our guide and the rest of the crew were great! They were all very helpful and service-minded, and nice to talk to. They even arranged vegan options for us for the lunch. Overall the tour was great and even tRead more”

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