Snorkeling at Nalusuan Island: Marine Sanctuary Reef

The reef sits shallow enough to see the whole garden from the surface without descending.

Snorkel the tropical reef at Nalusuan Island marine sanctuary in Cebu, where corals and fish sit about 2 meters down and stay visible the entire time you're in the water. The activity includes snorkeling equipment, a life jacket, and a restroom on the boat. A minimum of four people departs together, or you can book the boat exclusively for a larger group. An English-speaking guide leads the morning outing, which runs 3.5 hours total.

The experience

Three and a half hours gets you to Nalusuan Island and into the water at the marine sanctuary reef. The depth stays around 2 meters, so you watch the corals and fish without needing to dive or hold your breath longer than a snorkel allows. You'll wear a life jacket throughout, and all the snorkeling equipment comes with the booking: mask, fins and snorkel are provided.

The activity requires a minimum of four people to depart. If your group is smaller, you can book an exclusive boat fee to go out on your own schedule. The boat has a restroom on board, and the guide speaks English and leads the snorkeling itself. The morning timing means you start the day in the water, which is when the light hits the reef colors most directly.

What’s included

• All snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• life jacket.
• restroom access on board.
• English-speaking guide for the morning departure.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic 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 if you want to snorkel without needing to dive deep or hold your breath for long stretches. The 2-meter reef keeps everything visible from the surface the whole time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 deep is the reef at Nalusuan Island?

The reef sits at about 2 meters deep, shallow enough to see the corals and fish clearly from the surface without needing to descend.

What snorkeling equipment do I need to bring?

All snorkeling equipment is included: mask, fins and snorkel are provided, and you wear a life jacket during the activity.

What's the minimum group size to book this snorkeling?

Four people is the minimum to depart on the scheduled boat. Smaller groups can book an exclusive boat fee and go on their own departure time.

How long does the whole activity take?

The snorkeling outing runs 3.5 hours total, including the boat ride to Nalusuan Island and time in the water at the marine sanctuary.