PALAWAN · ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
The 15 best island hopping tours in Palawan you can book today, with what each seat costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Review of Seacret’s El Nido catamaran tour, with lagoon stops, private beach access, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Exceptional tour!! The crew was very well trained and they made our whole experience so smooth and special. The places we visited were amazing and we also had access to a private beach. Lunch was delicious as well. I highly recommend this tour!!”
Review of El Nido Tour A: lagoons, beaches, lunch, boat transfers, extra fees, itinerary details, and practical booking advice.
“Not perfect but what a memorable experience. Just boarding the boat at the beginning was extreme! Wading thru chest high water to the ladder! First 1/2 of the trip was spectacular. Unfortunately I'm not a kayaker and felt it a waste of time. It Read more”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s Honda Bay island tour, with Lu-Li and Cowrie islands, lunch, transfers, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“It is recommended to wear water shoes and the first stop in the van is a place to rent water shoes and snorkel gear. We had already selected to have snorkel gear included but then ended up having to pay to hire water shoes and if we'd knoRead more”
Review of Puerto Princesa Honda Bay island hopping, with Cowrie and Lu-Li islands, lunch, snorkeling, price, tips, and practical details.
“We had a remarkable guide for our private tour for 6 people (we aren’t spring chickens), TJ Echo spoke perfect English (Spanish, too), stopped for what we needed, informed us of marine life, considered safety judiciously, and taught us many iPhone photo tricks. The lunch was lovely..”
Review of El Nido Tour C: Secret Lagoon, Hidden Beach, lunch, costs, timing, fees, and practical booking advice.
“I have been to countless beaches and visited many islands but nothing amounts to how beautiful the islands of Tour C can offer. The views from above the water and underwater are breathtaking. But the real beauty of El Nido is its people, the tour guides were very accommodating, reassuring and helpful. Many thanks to kuya Jason and the rest of his team.”
Review of El Nido Tour A, with Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, island beaches, costs, timing, group size, and practical booking tips.
“The only reason I am not giving a 5 star review was because despite the tour destinations being wonderful (all the operators hit the same spots for each tour), the differences come in how each operator does their job. Ours did a marginRead more”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s Honda Bay island tour, with Luli, Cowrie, Starfish Island, snorkeling, lunch, transport, and booking tips.
“AVOID VIATOR TOURS! I booked a tour to Honda Bay at Palawan and the Viator agent confirmed to me that no further details would be needed, and that I would have to pre-pay the full amount, which I have later found out, is twice the amount of local operators. Despite shRead more”
Review of El Nido Private Tour A, with Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, lunch, boat details, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Our El Nido Private Boat experience (Tour A) was so much fun & better than we anticipated! Vanessa & Eva (Natural Arts Travel & Tours) & the boat crew were amazing ... so friendly, knowledgeable about the islands, & always willing to capturRead more”
Review of Port Barton island hopping: reefs, turtle sanctuary, buffet lunch, practical tips, $44 price, timing, pickup, and who should book.
“Such an incredible experience! Joey and the crew provided us with the ultimate island hopping experience in Port Barton. We enjoyed every moment of it, especially the lighthearted jokes that Joey provided throughout and delish food providedRead more”
Review of Port Barton island hopping by seaplane from Puerto Princesa, with snorkeling, turtles, Bigaho Falls, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Wow! Our family of five had an unforgettable experience with the Horizon Sun Seaplane trip from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton! From the moment we boarded, every detail was meticulously planned, ensuring a day full of adventure and wondRead more”
Review of Port Barton island hopping from Puerto Princesa, with transport, lunch, fees, timing, value, practical tips, and booking advice.
“Corazon Inn doesn’t just offer a great place to stay — their travel tour services are also exceptional. From the moment you book, the staff handles everything smoothly and professionally. They make the whole experience stress-free, whethRead more”
Review of private El Nido Tour B, with caves, beaches, snorkeling, lunch, pricing, itinerary, practical tips, and booking advice.
“aWonderful tour to explore Palawan. Beautiful Beaches ,swimming snorkling and Kyacking. a great way to spend a relaxing day”
Review this private El Nido Tour C cruise, with Hidden Beach, lagoons, lunch, fees, timing, price, and practical booking advice.
“We had our tour on March 28-31 2024 for El nido”
Review of private El Nido Tour D, covering Paradise Beach, Ipil Beach, price, inclusions, timing, value, and practical booking tips.
“No one ever picked me up at my pick up point and then I was called a liar. Horrible service and rude operator”
Review of a private Honda Bay island-hopping tour from Puerto Princesa, with Cowrie, Lu-Li, and Starfish Island stops, lunch, and transfers.
“its so affordable and cheap with supurb 5star experience.”
Every kind of island day we have been out on.
