White sand, blue water, one long day. This $42 Coron boat tour gives you three island stops, lunch, snacks, entrance fees, and a licensed English-speaking guide in one package. I especially like the long beach at Malcapuya and the sandbar views at Ditaytayan, two places that make the eight-hour outing feel worthwhile. I also like … Read more
Volcanoes are best seen from the water. This five-hour trip from Manila combines a drive to Tagaytay with a motorized boat ride around Taal Volcano, giving you close views without the long, tiring overland journey. I like the easy hotel pickup and the chance to see both the famous Tagaytay viewpoint and the volcano from … Read more
Bring your swimsuit, and leave room for fun. RedWhale turns a four-hour Boracay boat trip into a floating party, with snorkeling, freediving, kayaking, paddleboarding, a rooftop slide, music, food, cocktails, and sunset views packed into one outing. I especially like the large mix of activities, since you can be active one minute and stretched out … Read more
The sunset starts before the boat moves. Boracay’s traditional bamboo paraw offers a gentle, simple way to feel the evening breeze, hear water against the hull, and see the coast from the bay. I especially like the short 30-minute format and the chance to photograph the open water without committing half a day. The boat … Read more
El Nido looks best from the water. This seven-hour cruise pairs a roomy 50-foot catamaran with limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, lunch, and time to snorkel. I especially like the comfortable catamaran and the crew’s warm, hands-on service. The private beach access also gives the day a calmer feel than a standard island-hopping run. … Read more
Less crowd, more coastline. El Nido Tour D is a seven-hour boat day built around Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. I like its calmer route and the chance to swim, snorkel, or kayak without spending every stop shoulder to shoulder with other boats. The main catch is that … Read more
Whale sharks turn a boat day into a story. This 6.5-hour trip from Puerto Princesa gives you a real chance to swim beside wild whale sharks, not animals kept in a tank or fed to guarantee a sighting. I like the crew’s close contact with local fishermen, which helps them search where sharks may be … Read more
The hills are only half the story. This full-day Bohol outing links the island’s famous Chocolate Hills with a Loboc River buffet cruise, a tarsier sanctuary, old churches, countryside views, and several short photo stops. I like the wide range of sights packed into one day, and I like that the price includes transport, entrance … Read more
Bohol packs a lot into one island day. This Cebu to Bohol countryside tour gives you the famous Chocolate Hills, tiny Philippine tarsiers, a buffet lunch on the Loboc River, and two historic sites without the trouble of arranging ferries and island transport yourself. I like the range of the day, and I especially like … Read more
Turtles make this Bohol morning memorable. I like the mix of Balicasag snorkeling and dolphin watching, plus the fact that lunch, drinks, boat transport, and environmental fees are already covered. I also like the crew’s helpful attitude, especially when guides such as Mark, Anthony, and Daniel take extra care with children and less confident swimmers. … Read more
