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
Island days are best kept simple. This seven-hour Siargao boat trip pairs Naked Island’s bare sandbar with the palms of Guyam and the wider beaches of Daku, then adds a Filipino boodle-style lunch by the sea. I like the mix of swimming, sun time, snorkeling, and local food, and I like that pickup and return … Read more
Boracay looks best from the water. This five-hour island-hopping trip links Boracay’s beaches, nearby islands, swimming spots, snorkeling areas, and Crystal Cove in one easy outing. I like the included buffet lunch and the friendly guide support, especially from guides such as Monda and Lyn, who are praised for helping with photos and keeping people … Read more
El Nido saves its best surprises behind stone. I like the swim-through beaches and the mix of reef time, cliff views, and a simple buffet lunch. At $30 per person, the package also offers solid value for a full eight hours on the water. The main catch is that stops can change with weather, and … Read more
Five stops, one very full island day. El Nido Tour A packs Big Lagoon kayaking and Shimizu Island snorkeling into an eight-hour boat trip, with white beaches, limestone cliffs, and a buffet lunch along the way. I like the wide mix of activities and the low price of $23 per person. The main catch is … Read more
Three islands, one open-air boat, plenty of sea time. This six-hour Mactan excursion takes you from Cebu’s mainland to Caohagan, Hilutungan, and Nalusuan, combining white sand, reef snorkeling, and a Filipino lunch on the water. I like the private boat for your group and the convenience of hotel pickup from Mactan, Mandaue, and Cebu City. … Read more
Three islands, one full day of sea air. This six-hour trip from Cebu City combines excellent snorkeling at Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary with a filling island lunch and a visit to a working fishing village. I especially like the friendly guides and boat crew, who take safety seriously, and the chance to see more than beaches … Read more
Three picture-perfect islands, one long day at sea. This Coron trip is appealing because it joins Banana Island, Malcapuya Island, and Bulog Dos Island in a single banca boat outing, with lunch, boat transfers, entrance fees, and hotel pickup listed in the price. I especially like the chance to see Malcapuya’s white sand and clear … Read more
El Nido looks best from the water. The Seacret catamaran combines the classic Palawan sights with a smoother, more comfortable day aboard a 50-foot sailing boat, rather than a basic island-hopping runabout. I especially like the private beach access and the way the crew turns the boat ride itself into part of the experience. Lunch, … Read more
El Nido looks best from the water. This six to eight-hour boat trip combines white-sand beaches, limestone islands, lagoons, and a generous Filipino lunch for $24 per person. I especially like the five-island format and the included boat transfers, which make a full day around Bacuit Bay simple to arrange. I also like the friendly … Read more
