Top 15 Boat Trips in the Philippines

1.Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours Our pick

Take an eight-hour private boat tour from Lualhati Park and shape the day around your interests. Your guide may be AJ, Norie, Hector, Hazel, Edison, or another member of the Marugen team. Choose from Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, beaches, caves, and coral gardens, with lunch prepared for your group.

“We had a great day on this trip. Our guide AJ and the rest of the crew went out of their way to ensure we had a fun, comfortable tour and saw everything we wanted to! The cave was amazing, and we used a glass bottom boat at twin lagoon which had incredible views. The snorkelling at the coral gardens was some of the best corals we have seen. AJ was super accommodating and took so many great pictures of us in the water and enjoying the scenery. Lunch was okay, i think the bulk of the meal is prepped in advance was it was a little cold but still…”

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2.Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · 15 minutes - 4.5 hours · from $20

Spend up to 4.5 hours boating around Boracay with an English or Tagalog guide, stopping at Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Crocodile Island, Magic Island, and Crystal Cove. You can snorkel, swim, cliff jump, and enjoy a local buffet. Guides such as Mark, Justine, Edgar, and Patti are known for friendly help and great photos.

“everything was brilliant, timings were good, food was lovely, guides were excellent.”

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3.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Spend a full day crossing from Cebu to Bohol for the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Baclayon Church, Blood Compact Monument, and a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. English-speaking guides such as Jirah, David, Genesis, and Dolly add local stories and help with photos. Expect an early start, two ferry rides, and a packed schedule.

“The guide was amazing with a lot of passion and energy to share with us the highlights of Bohol! The transportation was very good (on time, nice van with a/c). The little Tarsiers and the chocolate hills view were memorable.”

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4.Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 301 reviews · 7 hours · from $23

Spend seven hours island hopping from Marber’s Beach Club to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. Swim, snorkel, and kayak in clear water with an English or Tagalog guide. Tour guides such as Mark, Jordan, Arnold, and TJ have earned praise for their friendly help and photos. Expect a packed lunch and extra fees for the environmental fee, lagoon entry, and kayak rental.

“We really enjoyed our tour D, it was the only one we did in El Nido but it seemed like the perfect pace, less touristic than others. In the Small Lagoon we were the only boat which I do not think happens very often in other places. Also the guide and entire crew was great, working hard and making sure we have a great day, whicb we certainly did!”

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5.Sunset Cruise with Water Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · 2 hours · from $16Best value

Meet at Astoria Boracay in Station 1 for a two-hour cruise along White Beach. You can kayak, snorkel, paddleboard, swim, relax in a hammock, try the mermaid tail, and enjoy an onboard massage before sunset. Live acoustic music is often part of the ride, and the crew can help with photos.

“It was amazing to see the sun set at the horizon ♥️”

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6.Boracay Sunset Cruise with Party DJ & Unlimited Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $70Top rated

Spend four hours aboard Red Whale’s party yacht from Bulabog Beach. Sail to Angol, Balinghay, and Puka Beach for snorkeling, freediving, kayaking, paddle boarding, a rooftop water slide, speedboat rides, unlimited snacks, cocktails, mocktails, and a sunset DJ party.

“Red Whale Hopping Tour with a friend, Thank you for making good memories I really liked the tour schedule, and the service of the staff is excellent They gave us precious memories Even if I go back to Boracay, I will definitely book the Red Whale Hopping Tour”

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7.Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 186 reviews · 6 hours · from $51

From Panglao, spend six hours at sea with Reel Fortune Boat Rental. Watch for wild dolphins, snorkel Balicasag’s coral reef with a local island guide, see turtles, then relax on Virgin Island Sandbar. Mark, Anthony, and Daniel have been praised for attentive guiding. Lunch, drinks, gear, fees, and Panglao pickup are included.

“We were very satisfied with the organisation and with the activities that we have during the trip. The agency contact us several times before, to be sure about the meeting point and to give us all necessary tips. Our super hosting and friendly guide Mark was waiting for us in the morning . There is no loosing of the time :) the main boat has one more smaller boat for faster transport on crowded spots n where the water is shallow. The adventure starts with the dolphins watching (don’t expect to see them every time) but you can enjoy in different activities as cruising with the boat on the sea,…”

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8.Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 175 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

You’ll cruise Puerto Princesa Bay at dusk, eat a local-style dinner aboard a motorboat, then transfer to a smaller boat near the mangroves. Guides such as Dong, Dodong, Edward, and Kail add natural-history stories and humor while you look for fireflies and bioluminescent plankton. Hotel pickup, drop-off, boats, dinner, and a life vest are included.

“Just be sure you can handle different boat transfer situations.”

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9.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Cross from Cebu to Bohol by ferry, then visit the Chocolate Hills, Bilar’s mahogany forest, the Tarsier Conservation Area, Baclayon Church, and the Blood Compact Monument. Lunch comes with a 90-minute Loboc River cruise, buffet food, music, and dancing. Guides such as Dolly and Jojo are known for lively storytelling.

“Overall the tour was good. The only negative is they told us the driver would pick us up at 6AM and he showed up at 6:45AM. Talking with another guest at the same hotel who also was picked up at the same time, who was told the driver would be there at 7AM. This extra time could have been used to sleep a little longer or get breakfast.”

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10.Island Boat Tour with Crystal Cove Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $28

Spend five hours touring Boracay by join-in boat, with stops for swimming and snorkeling, a BBQ buffet lunch, Puka Beach, Crocodile Island, and Crystal Cove. Guides such as Jessie and Bam are known for lively hosting. Bring water, a towel, sunscreen, and 100 pesos for the local snorkeling fee.

“Our guides were a very important part of the excursion, they are so funny, friendly and know many things about the islands”

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11.Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend eight hours seeing Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, and Man-Made Forest, then enjoy a Filipino buffet on the Loboc River. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and entrance fees, but this is a free-and-easy tour without a dedicated guide. Expect a full day with plenty of driving.

“Jason was amazing, we had a great time. It was just like a private tour for all of us. Thank you so much for this lovely experience.”

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12.Seacret Luxury Catamaran Yacht Group Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $155

Spend seven hours aboard Seacret, a 50-foot sailing catamaran from El Nido Yachting Club. You’ll visit three or four island stops, including a private beach, limestone lagoons, Hidden Beach, and Seven Commandos. Lunch, towels, life jackets, a guide, and the environmental fee are included. The tour runs at 9:00 am on selected days.

“This trip had definitely put the bar higher. It’s no longer the destination but the entire sail itself is beyond my expectations. Hats off to the entire boat crew, they’re made everything spectacular.”

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13.Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 93 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $60

From Puerto Princesa, you’ll cruise with an English-speaking guide and crew who use local fishing reports and bird activity to search for wild whale sharks. You’ll get snorkeling gear, lunch, hotel pickup, and several chances to enter the water, though sightings depend on sea conditions and the animals’ natural movements.

“Even thought we didn’t see any whale sharks, I love my group and the people.”

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14.Boracay Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $25

Cruise from Station 1 at 3:30 pm for sunset views of White Beach, then stop near Balinghai Wall for snorkeling, swimming, water tubes, and stand-up paddleboarding. Guides help beginners, while live music and occasional onboard massages add to the relaxed mood. The cruise returns to its starting point after about two hours.

“Best boat trip my wife and I have taken. Great service, kind staff, relaxing live music, and great planning! Absolutely recommend”

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15.Sunset Paraw Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 30 min

Meet your English or Tagalog-speaking host at White Beach, near Astoria Boracay, then sail a traditional bamboo double-outrigger paraw for 30 minutes. You’ll feel the sea breeze, photograph the bay, and watch for sunset, though cloudy weather and an early return can limit the view.

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