Coron speedboat tour: Malcapuya, Banana Island & snorkeling

Four island stops and coral reefs in a single morning, cut down from a full day by speedboat

A 9-hour speedboat tour from Coron visits Malcapuya Island, Banana Island, Bulog Dos and a sandbar, with snorkeling at each stop. The speedboat cuts travel time to 30–40 minutes per leg instead of two hours by traditional wooden boat, so you reach the islands fast and spend more time in the water. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, lunch and two bottles of water per person are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Malcapuya Island2h
2. Banana Island2h

Beach hopping and snorkeling tour

• Travel to Malcapuya Island by speedboat
• Explore Malcapuya Island beaches and snorkel
• Visit Bulog Dos sandbar for swimming and relaxation
• Go to Banana Island for snorkeling and beach time
• Stop at Ditaytayan sandbar for snorkeling

The experience

The speedboat makes the difference here. Wooden bangkas take two hours to reach these islands. A speedboat gets you there in roughly 30 to 40 minutes, which means you're in the water snorkeling instead of sitting on a boat. Malcapuya Island has white sand beaches backed by coconut groves and a reef that starts close to shore. Banana Island is smaller, ringed with palm trees and hammocks, and the water stays shallow enough to wade. Bulog Dos offers a sandbar and another snorkeling site. You stop at each one, spend time in the water and on the sand, and move on when you're ready.

The tour runs nine hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. You get snorkeling gear and towels, an English-speaking guide and crew, and island lunch cooked on site with two bottled waters per person. The cooler box keeps everything cold. The pace is built for families and groups of friends who want to get out to the islands without fussing over transport logistics or waiting for a slow boat.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Coron.
• English-speaking guide and crew.
• snorkeling gear and towels.
• island lunch prepared on site.
• two bottled waters per person.
• cooler box to keep food and drinks cold.
• nine-hour speedboat rental for the group.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10.20

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Royal Island Watersports

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Coron without a car, hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to the pier. The guide meets you and handles the rest. The speedboat cuts the journey to each island to 30–40 minutes, so you spend the nine hours swimming and snorkeling rather than traveling, which suits anyone who wants to see multiple reefs and beaches in a single day without the fatigue of a slow boat.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Malcapuya Island from Coron, and how long does the speedboat take to get there?

Malcapuya Island is roughly 30 to 40 minutes away by speedboat from Coron. Traditional wooden boats take about two hours for the same journey, so the speedboat cuts the travel time significantly and leaves more daylight for snorkeling and beach time.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide and crew, snorkeling gear and towels, island lunch, two bottled waters per person, and the nine-hour speedboat rental are all included. A cooler box keeps drinks and food cold throughout the day.

Can I snorkel at every island stop?

Yes. Malcapuya Island, Banana Island, and Bulog Dos all have coral reefs suitable for snorkeling. Snorkeling gear is provided, and you have time to get in the water at each location.

What does Banana Island look like, and what can I do there?

Banana Island is a small island with palm trees, hammocks and clear shallow waters. You can swim, snorkel on the nearby reef, relax in a hammock, or simply sit on the sand. The shallow water makes it good for families with younger swimmers.

Is the speedboat tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, the tour is designed for families and groups of friends. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride. The shallow waters at Banana Island and the calm conditions make it accessible for children who can swim or wear a life jacket.