ISLAND HOPPING GUIDE
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.
El Nido Tour A hits Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and Big Lagoon kayaking, with lunch included for great value.
Most Popular“Incredible value for the price. Good lunch. Beautiful trip.”
El Nido Tour C covers Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine and more, with snorkeling and lunch for $29.
“We loved the fact that our guide Prince H. on our first boat tour on Wednesday, 1/14 Tour-A, was above and beyond what we came to expect. He checked all the boxes. He was receptive, more than capable, personable, action oriented… trully almost overqualified. He knew what we wanted and preferred to do or see…”
Spend a full day island-hopping in Honda Bay near Puerto Princesa: snorkeling stops, Luli sandbar, Cowrie lunch, and optional beach massage.
“Echo made the trip great and the people I met along the way were great too. Plan to use Corazon again in the future!”
Social El Nido island hopping with Haqqy Life: Seven Commandos, Big Lagoon kayaking, snorkeling, buffet lunch, and a Frendz rooftop pool party.
“Amazing trip! Highly recommend for all people that want to meet new friends and have fun :)”
El Nido Tour B island hopping in Bacuit Bay with Snake Island sandbars, Popolkan snorkeling, WW2 caves, and Entalula’s white sand, plus lunch.
“Well organized, amazing places to see and very nice staff! Liked it very much!!!”
Port Barton island hopping for turtles, coral reefs, and BBQ lunch. Gear and fees included, $36, 7 hours.
“Really fun outing with lots to see and the lunch was delicious!!”
Private 4-hour Boracay island hopping with Crystal Cove, Magic Island, Puka Shell Beach, Tambisaan lunch, and snorkeling gear included.
“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”
Sunrise dolphins off Panglao, then Balicasag turtle swim and coral snorkeling on a small-group 6-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“We really enjoyed the tour and can definitely recommend it! The pick-up and drop-off at the harbour went smoothly, and communication with Sarah was also excellent. We actually saw lots of dolphins! Once we arrived on the island, we were given snorkelling equipment and taken to the snorkelling spots by several guides in small boats.…”
A 5-hour Boracay island-hopping boat tour with Crystal Cove entry, snorkeling gear, and BBQ lunch. Expect scenic stops and fun guides.
“Jessie was a fantastic guide, full of energy, enthusiasm and fun.”
Mactan island hopping with a private boat, snorkeling at Gilutungan, Caohagan, and Nalusuan, plus a BBQ-style lunch with hotel pickup.
“What a magical day! Our guides Nanie, Milchon & Peter (so sorry if the spelling is wrong!) were lovely, so much fun and hilarious. The freshly caught seafood cooked on the boat engine was delicious (and innovative/resourceful LOL). The snorkeling was pretty average fish-wise (not much variation of species, lots of the same ones) but…”
Seacret 50ft catamaran island hopping in El Nido: Big Lagoon, Star Beach, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos with lunch and private beach access.
“Exceptional tour!! The crew was very well trained and they made our whole experience so smooth and special. The places we visited were amazing and we also had access to a private beach. Lunch was delicious as well. I highly recommend this tour!!”
A 5-hour Boracay island-hopping boat trip with snorkeling, Crystal Cove, and a buffet lunch. Clear water, easy gear, and great guides.
“We had such a great time on the Boracay Island Hopping tour! It was so worth the money — beautiful islands, friendly staff, and plenty of fun. The buffet lunch was delicious, and everyone we met was so kind and welcoming. Mondo, our host, made the trip extra fun, and Mark was very helpful throughout…”
El Nido Tour A hits Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island snorkeling, and Secret Lagoon, with a buffet lunch and buffet-style value for $23.
“I spend really an amazing day with them. Highly recommended. The team is really nice.”
El Nido Tour A pairs Big Lagoon kayaking, Secret Lagoon, snorkeling, and Shimizu Island picnic lunch, plus Seven Commandos Beach time.
“Anderson and Ken Kyle were very funny and made the whole trip unforgettable ☺️!”
El Nido Tour A hops past Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commando Beach, with lunch and transport. Budget for local fees.
“We had a good day, the event was pretty much what I expected. The beach was beautiful, the guide was experienced, the lunch was good, the kayaking awesome.”
Every archipelago worth the trip, island by island.
