Boat Tours in Palawan at a glance
- Our pick: El Nido Island Hopping Catamaran Tour: Big Lagoon & Beaches, US$ 155 per person (7h, 4.77★ · 138).
- Best value: El Nido Island Hopping Tour: Lagoons & 5 Stops, US$ 26 per person (7h, 4.67★ · 51).
- Shortest: Iwahig River Firefly Watching Tour: Thousands of lights, US$ 36 per person (2h–4h, 4.88★ · only 8 reviews).
Price per person across the 22 options priced per person: US$ 26–US$ 682 (median US$ 50). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 22 with live guides in English, 22 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 20 kid-friendly, 5 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Palawan — Big Lagoon, Hidden Beach, Secret Lagoon and 12 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
22 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
El Nido Island Hopping Catamaran Tour: Big Lagoon & Beaches Sail from El Nido Town Office to four islands on a 50ft catamaran with a guide, lunch and access to Star Beach. Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.77 (138 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 155 per person
El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoon & Beach Island hop among El Nido's limestone formations and white-sand beaches with a local guide who provides lunch during this six to eight hour adventure. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.22 (94 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
El Nido Private Tour A with Lunch: Four Islands, Fewer Crowds Private boat tour of El Nido's four main islands (Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commandos Beach and Payong-Payong) with lunch. Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.75 (81 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 142 per person
El Nido Island Hopping Tour: Lagoons & 5 Stops Full-day island hopping tour in El Nido visiting Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and four beaches. Includes boat, guide, lunch and hotel pickup from 8:30 AM. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 85 ★ 4.67 (51 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
El Nido Palawan Private Tour C: Four Islands with Lunch Private boat tour of El Nido's four islands (Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine and Talisay Beach) with your own crew. Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.79 (29 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
El Nido Islands tour: Secret Lagoon & Papaya Beach Island hopping tour of El Nido's clearest lagoons with guide, boat and pickup included. Visit Secret Lagoon's rock formations. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.10 (30 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Snorkeling in Honda Bay, Palawan: Island Hopping with Lunch Six to eight hours snorkeling and island hopping in Honda Bay with a local guide, lunch, and hotel pickup. Swim at Luli and Cowrie Islands. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.59 (22 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Puerto Princesa Honda Bay island hopping: Three reefs and beaches Seven-hour island hopping tour from Puerto Princesa with boat, guide, entrance fees and air-conditioned pickup. Swim and snorkel at Luli Island. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.22 (9 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Port Barton Island Hopping: Snorkel Twin Reef & Starfish Island-hopping tour from Port Barton with snorkeling at Twin Reef and Fantastic Reef, a starfish encounter at the sandbar. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.88 (8 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Iwahig River Firefly Watching Tour: Thousands of lights Iwahig River firefly watching tour from Puerto Princesa with hotel pickup, air-conditioned van, and English-speaking guide. Dinner available as an add-on. Every day · 18:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.88 (8 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 36 per person
Balabac Palawan: 3-Day Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Three days exploring Balabac's remote islands: Canimeran, Onok, Starfish Sandbar and Nasubata Reef. Includes boat, guide, tent accommodation and meals. Private expedition. Every day · 03:30 and 04:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.80 (5 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 682 per person
El Nido Tour A & C: Lagoon, Beach, Helicopter Island Seven hours exploring El Nido's four main lagoons and islands on a private boat with your own guide, lunch, and all gear included: no shared groups, no fixed schedule. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 75 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 204 per person
Port Barton Island Hopping: Swim & Beach Stops Island hopping tour from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton with hotel pickup, lunch and entrance fees included. Every day · 05:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 14h–18h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
El Nido Highlights Tour: Big Lagoon & Helicopter Island Lunch Eight-hour island-hopping tour from El Nido with private boat, English-speaking guide, and lunch. Visit Big Lagoon, Secret Beach. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 182 per person
El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Four Lagoons and Snorkeling Island hopping in El Nido with snorkeling, kayaking and swimming across Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon and Seven Commandos Beach. Includes lunch and guide. Every day · 08:30 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
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From US$ 30 per person · 2 h to 10 h
Snorkeling in El Nido: Island Hopping with Lunch Snorkel four island options in Bacuit Bay with a guide, lunch on a secluded beach, and entrance fees included. Each stop lasts 30 to 60 minutes so you have time to explore. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.33 (3 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beach through the cliffs Island hopping tour in El Nido, Palawan, with a guide who speaks English and Filipino, visiting Hidden Beach. Every day · 08:30 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Snorkeling in El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Island Hopping Tour B in El Nido takes you to five stops by bangka: Snake Island's sandbar, limestone beaches, Entalula Island's calm waters. Every day · 08:30 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
El Nido Island Tour A: Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon & five stops Island-hopping tour in El Nido, Palawan visits Big Lagoon with limestone cliffs, Secret Lagoon accessible only at low tide. Every day · 09:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Snorkeling El Nido: Caves, Snake Island & Pinagbuyutan Snorkel Pupulkan and explore Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Snake Island and Pinagbuyutan Island on El Nido's Island Hopping Tour B. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Puerto Princesa Underground River Trekking & Paddle Boat Tour Trek the jungle to Puerto Princesa's Underground River, then paddle 1.2 kilometers inside the UNESCO cave on a shared boat. Includes pickup from downtown. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Firefly watching cruise Puerto Princesa: Mangrove river at night Take a nighttime boat cruise through Puerto Princesa's mangrove forest to watch fireflies light up the darkness, with dinner and hotel pickup. Every day · 18:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · FIL ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
The top 12 of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Nido Island Hopping Catamaran Tour: Big Lagoon & BeachesOur pick | US$ 155 per person | 7h | 4.77★ · 138 | Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:00 | English |
| El Nido Island Hopping Tour: Lagoons & 5 StopsBest valuePickup offered | US$ 26 per person | 7h | 4.67★ · 51 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Iwahig River Firefly Watching Tour: Thousands of lightsShortestPickup offered | US$ 36 per person | 2h–4h | 4.88★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 18:00 | English, Filipino |
| El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoon & Beach | US$ 28 per person | 6h–8h | 4.22★ · 94 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Filipino |
| El Nido Private Tour A with Lunch: Four Islands, Fewer CrowdsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 142 per person | 7h–8h | 4.75★ · 81 | Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 | English |
| El Nido Palawan Private Tour C: Four Islands with LunchPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 159 per person | 7h–8h | 4.79★ · 29 | Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 | English |
| El Nido Islands tour: Secret Lagoon & Papaya BeachPickup offered | US$ 70 per person | 7h–9h | 4.10★ · 30 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Snorkeling in Honda Bay, Palawan: Island Hopping with LunchGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 38 per person | 6h–8h | 4.59★ · 22 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 09:00 | English |
| Puerto Princesa Honda Bay island hopping: Three reefs and beachesGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 45 per person | 7h | 4.22★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Port Barton Island Hopping: Snorkel Twin Reef & StarfishPickup offered | US$ 42 per person | 7h–8h | 4.88★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Balabac Palawan: 3-Day Private Island Hopping & SnorkelingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 682 per person | 3d | 4.80★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 03:30 and 04:00 | English |
| El Nido Tour A & C: Lagoon, Beach, Helicopter IslandPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 204 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Filipino |
By what you need
- Private (5): El Nido Private Tour A with Lunch: Four Islands, Fewer Crowds (US$ 142 per person) · El Nido Palawan Private Tour C: Four Islands with Lunch (US$ 159 per person) · Balabac Palawan: 3-Day Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling (US$ 682 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Snorkeling in Honda Bay, Palawan: Island Hopping with Lunch (US$ 38 per person) · Puerto Princesa Honda Bay island hopping: Three reefs and beaches (US$ 45 per person)