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7 Snorkeling Tours in Bohol to Build a Day Around

7 tours  ·  from $38

Good snorkeling tours in Bohol fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles - Getting from Panglao to the open sea
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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

1.Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

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

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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Bohol: Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience with Hotel Pickup

2.Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 61 reviews · 9 hours · from $181

You’ll leave Momo Beach early, cross by private ship, and reach Oslob’s regulated whale shark site with reservations already arranged. Guides such as Iris, Sarah, and Loretto help with transfers, registration, and the swim. Expect a shared, fed-whale-shark encounter, about 30 minutes in the water, plus roughly four hours of travel.

“Amazing experience and Iris was taking well care of us.”

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Bohol: Guided Sardine Reef Snorkeling Experience - Getting Picked Up in Panglao
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Bohol: Guided Sardine Reef Snorkeling Experience

3.Guided Sardine Reef Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $38Best value

Meet a local marine guide for a four-hour snorkeling trip to Panglao’s sardine reef. You’ll receive gear, a safety briefing, and help in the water, with guides such as Dude and Rex praised for their care. Sardines are common but wild, so sightings can change. Pickup is limited to selected Panglao hotels.

“There were no sardines, masses of people, no space to move and we didnt have a giude who explained something to us. The snorkeling was finished after 1 hour.”

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Bohol: Private Balicasag Tour with extra snorkeling time - The 6:00 AM pickup from Panglao
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Bohol: Private Balicasag Tour with extra snorkeling time

4.Private Balicasag Tour with extra snorkeling time

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 15 reviews · from $110

Start from Panglao at 6:00 AM for a private boat trip to Balicasag. You’ll look for dolphins at dawn, pass by the currently closed Virgin Island sandbar, then snorkel with colorful fish and sea turtles. The private boat gives you more control over timing, while local rules still apply at Balicasag.

“Very good, we saw Dolphins, lots of colourful fish and a turtle. Our guide was good. One minor disappointment was the provided lunch which was Bread, Banana, pineapple slices and water. (We had done other trips in the Philippines and provided lunch had been much better)”

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Panglao: Snorkeling at NapalingReef with Sardines Experience - Meeting at Freedive Academy Panglao
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Panglao: Snorkeling at NapalingReef with Sardines Experience

5.Snorkeling at NapalingReef with Sardines Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Meet at Freedive Academy Panglao, fit your gear, and take a short scooter ride to Napaling Reef. Your English-speaking guide helps you explore the sardine area and coral gardens for one hour, with a life jacket option for non-swimmers. Snorkel gear, entry fees, and unedited GoPro photos and videos are included.

“We didn’t manage to see the sardines, but the team was very professional, and the guide took care of us while taking amazing footage!”

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Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling at Balicasag Island - Two snorkeling stops at Balicasag
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Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling at Balicasag Island

6.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling at Balicasag Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $45

Set out from Panglao at sunrise to watch dolphins near Balicasag Island, then snorkel with tropical fish and sea turtles in a protected marine sanctuary. Shared trips meet early at Alona Beach, while private tours include hotel pickup, a paddle boat ride, and lunch cooked on board. Guide Fabio has been especially responsive with schedule changes.

“The activity was rescheduled a few times due to cyclone warning but our tour guide Fabio was very responsive and kept us well informed about the rescheduling and came to pick us up at the hotel for the activity, however the boat rider and handler did not live up to their expectations. We had a very good view of the Dolphins., but when we reached Balicasag island for snorkelling activities our boat stopped very far away from the shore than rest of the boats and we were made to walk on rocky waters where both me and my husband bruised ourselves. Especially my husband fell in water and badly bruised…”

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Bohol: Panglao Island Hopping Tour with Snorkeling (Private) - Balicasag Island and the main snorkeling stop
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Bohol: Panglao Island Hopping Tour with Snorkeling (Private)

7.Panglao Island Hopping Tour with Snorkeling (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Start at 6:00 AM from South Beach for dolphin watching, then cruise to Balicasag Island for swimming, snorkeling, fish viewing, and fish feeding. Your private boat, English-speaking guide, fuel, entrance fee, mask, and life vest are included. Fins and meals cost extra, and snorkeling may involve a larger group.

“Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The tour started late due to a missed meeting point, although the organizer did apologize and we appreciated the second attempt. However, the tour was not as private as expected, as the snorkeling took place with a larger group at a crowded spot. Considering the price, it did not meet our expectations.”

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