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
Come for the islands, stay for the new friends. Haqqy Life’s seven-hour island-hopping trip brings together solo visitors, couples, Filipino groups, and backpackers for a lively day around El Nido’s limestone cliffs and clear water. The tour costs $25 per person, with lunch, snorkeling equipment, drinking water, guides, and a rooftop pool gathering at Frendz … Read more
Boracay’s best water day may be four hours long. This private island-hopping trip packs Crystal Cove, Magic Island, Puka Beach, Crocodile Island, and Tambisaan Beach into one brisk outing. I like the private boat and included lunch, plus the chance to snorkel with provided equipment rather than arrange each stop yourself. The main catch is … Read more
El Nido’s limestone islands make a fine day out. This eight-hour boat tour packs Bacuit Bay’s classic sights into one trip, including the Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and a snorkeling stop. I especially like the excellent value at $23, with lunch, a licensed guide, boat transport, and life vests included. … Read more
Turtles are the lucky break here. This seven-hour Port Barton trip gives you excellent coral snorkeling and a real chance to see wild sea turtles, while the crew keeps the day relaxed, social, and well fed. I also like the generous local-style BBQ lunch, cooked on the beach rather than handed over as a forgettable … Read more
Five stops, one busy island day. This El Nido island-hopping trip packs the area’s famous sights into six hours, with kayaking in Big Lagoon, snorkeling, beach time, and a picnic lunch at Shimizu Island. I like the mix of classic scenery and active water time, and the $21 price is appealing because it includes the … Read more
The best boat days leave room to breathe. El Nido Tour B mixes quiet beaches, caves, and sandbars across Bacuit Bay, with five major stops in about six hours. I like its smaller, calmer feel, and I especially like the variety: this is not just one beach after another. I also like the strong value … Read more
Three islands, one generous lunch. This Honda Bay trip is a pleasant way to trade Puerto Princesa’s streets for pale sand, clear water, coral, and small-island scenery. I especially like the variety: Luli Island gives you a sandbar and swimming, Pambato Reef brings the best chance to see fish and coral, and Cowrie Island provides … Read more
