Philippines · DIVING & SNORKELING

The 15 Best Diving & Snorkeling Trips in the Philippines

89 tours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average · from $20

Thresher sharks off Malapascua, the sardine ball at Moalboal, turtles almost everywhere. Who is driving the boat matters more than the site does, so these 15 operators are the ones divers name.

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

August 11, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · from $20My pick

Review of Boracay’s island-hopping boat tour with snorkeling, Puka Beach, lunch buffet, Crystal Cove, Magic Island, and practical cost tips.

“Our tour guide Mark was an absolute legend the whole time we were on tour, he made sure everyone was getting the most out of their experiences. Mark made it a great tour and was very kind to everyone. Even though we had bad weather and rain during tour we still had a great time. and food was good”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

August 11, 2026

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

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

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

“everything was perfect. the driver Antonio was very kind and very helpful. the guides at the whale shark spots was very professional. same with the Coral spot. just a very well organized tour all around. they took time to fulfill everyones need. even when it was a day full of different adventures. I came thinking only the whale shark spot was worth to see. but everything was worth spending time on. beautiful Coral's, the sardines was amazing. and very beautiful waterfall.”

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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

August 11, 2026

3.Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

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

Swim with turtles, spot dolphins, snorkel Balicasag, and relax on Virgin Island Sandbar with lunch and fees included.

“Is was great experience! Boat crew was very helpful and looked after the group all the time. Drinks were available all the time. Lunch served was very tasty and fresh. Well worth it.”

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Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos

August 11, 2026

4.Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · from $22

Walk the reef floor in Boracay with a compressed-air helmet, friendly PADI guides, and free underwater photos and videos for $22.

“everything about this experience is amazing, the staff go above and beyond to stop people getting nervous... from the guide on shore yo the fantastic lads on the floating platform ... 169 free photos uploaded on my phone too, to share with our family and friends... we've done this once before in Mauritius but this time it was so much better and felt much safer a great experience you won't forget”

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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

August 11, 2026

5.Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · from $47

Review of Cebu’s beach scuba experience, with sardines, turtles, free GoPro photos, patient instructors, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“The whole crew were fantastic and made us safe and ensured we had a great time”

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WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

August 11, 2026

6.WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $75Top rated

WaterColors Boracay offers a three-hour beginner scuba session with PADI instruction, two reef outings, boat transport, and small groups.

“Did not communicate the meeting location. Unclear text and verbal convos had us walking around for an hour. Indicated she would give us a full refund but then only gave us a partial refund.”

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Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

August 11, 2026

7.Boracay: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Crystal Cove

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

Review of Boracay island hopping with snorkeling, Crystal Cove, lunch, guide support, fees, itinerary, and practical booking advice.

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

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Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

August 11, 2026

8.Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · from $50

Try scuba in Boracay with patient instructors, shallow-water practice, a boat trip, reef life, photos, and a certificate for $50.

“The instructors were very professional. We had a theoretical lesson first, then we dived at the shore to practice the instructions we were given. We went with a boat away from the shore and we dived up to 10m for 40-50 min. The experience was incredible and we had an instructor per two people.”

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

August 11, 2026

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

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

Review of Cebu’s small-group whale shark, monkey sanctuary, sardine run, and turtle snorkel tour, with practical tips on timing, value, and crowds.

“Very friendly guide! Picked me up when he said he would an dropped me off at my new hotel. Van had good air con and was comfortable. Overall really pleasant experience!”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

August 11, 2026

10.Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

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

Review of Cebu’s Moalboal sardine snorkel and Kawasan canyoneering tour, with turtles, cliff jumps, lunch, guides, transport, and practical tips.

“Guides were excellent, took great care of us & were very entertaining! Guille was there early to pick us up at our accommodation in a very comfortable air- conditioned bus. Canyoneering was the best part, maybe advice to bring shoes with a proper sole (vs swim shoes) - would have made it easier to walk on rocks :)”

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Easy Fun Scuba Dive in El Nido

August 11, 2026

11.Easy Fun Scuba Dive in El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $103

Explore three underwater sites in El Nido with gear, lunch, and drinks included, plus the choice of a third session or a relaxed boat day.

“A most qualified team that works together easily to make your tour an unforgettable one.”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

August 11, 2026

12.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 practical advice on time, ethics, and value.

“The whale shark experience itself was absolutely amazing and truly unforgettable. Being in the water with the whale sharks was incredible and something we’ll remember forever. Our driver, Angel, was outstanding. He has a very calm, kin”

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Bohol: Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience with Hotel Pickup

August 11, 2026

13.Bohol: Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience with Hotel Pickup

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

Review of Bohol whale shark snorkeling from Panglao, including ferry logistics, 30-minute swim, price, feeding practices, guides, and practical tips.

“Iris took such good care of us and the tour was just amazing. Recommend to anyone who wants to see the gentle Giants!”

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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

August 11, 2026

14.Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · from $99

Review of Boracay’s private island-hopping tour, with snorkeling, Crocodile Island, Puka Beach, seafood BBQ, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Over the top! Mark was perfect! He met us at the port and took us on a fun ride in an open-aired vehicle through town where we boarded the boat for our private group of 6. We wanted to snorkel, not put on a beach. We had 3 fabulous snorkel locations. The crew on the boat helped us immensely getting on and off the boat to land and on and off the boat to snorkel and in the water.. Not easy for we older folk with a day when the water was a bit rough! We ended with a super lunch at a non touristy location and a wonderful birthday…”

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

August 11, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $136

Review of Cebu’s whale sharks, Kawasan Falls, sardines, and turtles, with honest advice on timing, cost, queues, transport, and value.

“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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