Snorkeling in Boracay: Private island hopping with lunch

Two snorkeling sites, two beaches, and lunch on the water

A 4-hour private snorkeling tour around Boracay where you visit Puka Beach or Ilig-Iligan Beach, dive into two coral and fish-filled reefs, and eat lunch at Tambisaan Beach. The boat is yours alone, your guide speaks English, and hotel pickup within Stations 1–3 is included. You bring nothing but yourself. Snorkeling masks, fins, and all gear are on board.

The experience

Puka Beach or Ilig-Iligan Beach is your first stop, depending on wind and swell that day. You'll spend time on the sand before the boat moves to the first snorkeling site, where the water holds colorful corals and reef fish. The second site follows, then the boat heads to Tambisaan Beach for a beachfront lunch of fresh local dishes. The whole arc takes four hours from pickup to drop-off.

Everything you need to snorkel is already on the boat: masks, fins, and a guide who speaks English and knows the reefs. A water bottle stays with you the whole time. The boat is private, so the pace and the stops bend to what you want. If the fish are thick at one reef, you stay longer. If the beach calls, you move on. Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) are accommodated if you note them at booking.

Pickup happens at your hotel if you're in Station 1, 2, or 3 (the main beachfront zone). Outside that area, pickup costs 500 pesos and up, paid in cash to the driver. Cruise ship passengers can arrange pickup and drop-off for 1,000 pesos (groups of 1–4) or 2,000 pesos (groups of 5–8), also cash. Children from age one are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap in the boat.

What’s included

• Private boat for your group.
• snorkeling masks, fins and all gear.
• water bottle on board.
• hotel pickup within Stations 1–3.
• English-speaking guide.
• beachfront lunch at Tambisaan Beach with fresh local dishes and dietary accommodations.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

AgesAdult (6 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 5 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by El Nido Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?You book this if you want the reef to yourself without a crowd of other snorkelers, and the private boat makes that possible: your guide moves at your pace and picks the sites based on what you want to see that day. If you'd rather join a shared boat and split the cost, a group snorkeling tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 5 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): 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.

What are the two snorkeling sites like in Boracay?

The two reefs hold colorful corals and marine life. Your guide will take you to whichever sites have the best conditions on the day you go. The water is shallow enough for beginners and rich enough to hold your attention for a full hour of diving.

Can I choose between Puka Beach and Ilig-Iligan Beach, or does the weather decide?

The weather decides. Your guide will visit whichever beach is calmer and safer that day, so you get the best conditions for the morning or afternoon you've booked.

Is the snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Masks, fins, and all snorkeling equipment are on the boat and included in the price. You don't need to bring anything except sunscreen and a towel.

What time does the boat leave, and when will I be back at my hotel?

The tour runs four hours from the time the boat leaves the dock. Your guide will confirm the exact departure time when you book, based on the tide and the day you choose.

Does the lunch cost extra, or is it part of the tour price?

Lunch at Tambisaan Beach is included in the tour price. It's a beachfront meal of fresh local dishes, and dietary needs like vegetarian or gluten-free can be arranged if you mention them when you book.

What if I want to visit Magic Island or Crystal Cove instead of the standard stops?

Magic Island entrance costs 250 pesos per person and can be added at checkout. Crystal Cove costs 300 pesos per person. Your guide can work either site into the day if you choose to pay the entrance fee.