San Vicente Snorkeling Tour: Morning Marine Sanctuary Speedboat

Dive into a coral garden at sunrise with a live guide steering the boat

Snorkeling at San Vicente is a 2-hour morning activity in a marine sanctuary near Cebu where you enter the water with snorkeling gear to see corals and fish, guided in English, Japanese or Filipino. The speed boat departs with a minimum of two people. Bottled water, towels and all equipment are included, and children from age 3 are welcome.

The experience

You board a speed boat in the early morning and head out to San Vicente point, a marine sanctuary where the water holds vibrant corals and fish. The guide (speaking English, Japanese or Filipino) positions the boat over the garden and you enter the water wearing a life jacket and snorkeling gear, moving at your own pace through the reef. The whole outing runs 2 hours on the water, timed to catch the rising sun reflecting off the underwater colors as you start your day.

Snorkeling equipment, a towel and bottled water come with the booking. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the departure point. The activity suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy. Children from age 3 can join.

What’s included

• All snorkeling equipment and towel.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Japanese or Filipino.
• speed boat transport to and from San Vicente point.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Filipino and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Scottys Action Sports Network

Is this one for you?Book this morning departure if you have a free early window and want to see the reef when the light is strongest. The 2-hour length fits between breakfast and the rest of your day in Cebu.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What will I see when I snorkel at San Vicente?

San Vicente point is a marine sanctuary where you'll see corals and fish in the underwater garden. The guide positions the boat over the reef so you can enter and explore at your own pace.

How long does the snorkeling activity take?

The activity runs 2 hours total on the speed boat, including travel to the site and time in the water.

What equipment do I need to bring?

You don't need to bring snorkeling gear. The activity includes all equipment, a towel and bottled water. You'll wear a life jacket in the water.