Snorkeling in Coron: Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon & Barracuda Lake

Four limestone lakes and a white-sand beach in one day on a 55-foot trimaran

A full-day snorkeling tour in Coron aboard the Cinco Niños trimaran visits Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Banul Beach and Barracuda Lake with a licensed guide, fresh lunch and all entrance fees. You swim and snorkel at each stop, walk to Kayangan's viewpoint, and experience the contrast between warm and cool water where Twin Lagoon's two bodies meet. The boat holds a small group, and the crew adjusts the itinerary if all guests request an extra stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Coron island highlights

• Visit Kayangan Lake viewpoint
• Swim and explore Kayangan Lake
• Swim in Twin Lagoon
• Relax at Banul Beach
• Swim and explore Barracuda Lake
• Optional: Visit Siete Pecados marine sanctuary

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Kayangan Lake Entry included 1h 30m
2. Twin Lagoon Entry included 1h
3. Banul Beach Entry included 1h 30m
4. Barracuda Lake Entry included 1h
5. Siete Pecados Entry included 1h

What’s included

• Entrance fees to all five locations.
• fresh buffet lunch prepared onboard.
• bottled water.
• afternoon dessert.
• licensed captain and tour guide.
• dedicated server and boatmen crew.

Times

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• Every day 09:00

Information

Snorkel Coron's top four sites (Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Banul Beach and Barracuda Lake) aboard the 55-foot Cinco Niños trimaran with a guide, lunch and all fees.

Group Up to 12

Live guide English and Filipino

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 16 pickup points. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

More information The pickup points, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

The experience

You board the 55-foot Cinco Niños at the Coron pier and spend the day moving between four distinct water destinations, each one ringed by limestone cliffs. Kayangan Lake comes first: you walk up to the viewpoint for the panoramic shot, then descend to the lake itself to swim in clear water surrounded by the rock formations. Twin Lagoon sits where two lagoons meet between dramatic cliffs, and the water temperature shifts as you move through. A physical sensation that makes the geography real. Barracuda Lake and Banul Beach follow, each with time to swim, explore and simply sit with the view.

The boat carries a small group, which means no cattle-car pace and no jostling for space at the rail. A licensed captain and tour guide steer the day. A dedicated server and boatmen crew handle the logistics so you don't have to think about them. Lunch is a fresh buffet prepared onboard by the private chef, not a packed box, and in the afternoon, dessert arrives while you're still on deck. Bottled water flows throughout. All five entrance fees are built in, so there's no stopping at a booth or hunting for cash at each site.

The itinerary is fixed but not rigid: if everyone in the group asks for it, the crew will add Siete Pecados, a marine sanctuary with clear water and fish, though that's a request-only call. The day runs seven to eight hours from start to finish. A guide speaks English and Filipino, so questions get answered in real time. If you're arriving in Coron with a free afternoon or a morning to spare and want to see the signature lakes without renting a boat yourself or joining a crowd, this is the container that holds all four.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): 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 is Kayangan Lake like when you get there?

Kayangan Lake is a freshwater lake ringed by limestone cliffs, and you reach it by walking up to a viewpoint for panoramic views before descending to the water to swim. The lake sits in a dramatic natural bowl, and the walk gives you the lay of the landscape before you enter it.

Can you snorkel at all four stops, or only at some of them?

You swim at all four main stops: Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Banul Beach and Barracuda Lake. The itinerary is built around water time at each one, though the activities vary: Kayangan includes the viewpoint walk, Twin Lagoon is known for the temperature contrast between its two bodies of water, and Banul Beach is a white-sand shoreline where you can explore the beach itself as well as swim.

Does the tour include lunch, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is included and prepared fresh onboard by the private chef in a buffet style, along with bottled water throughout the day and a dessert served in the afternoon. You don't need to pack food.

How many people typically go on this boat?

The Cinco Niños is a 55-foot trimaran that carries a small group of fellow travelers, which keeps the pace relaxed and the boat from feeling crowded. The exact group size varies by departure, but the boat is designed for comfort rather than maximum capacity.

What happens if our group wants to visit Siete Pecados instead of one of the planned stops?

Siete Pecados, a marine sanctuary with clear water and vibrant marine life, can be added to the itinerary if all guests in the group request it. The crew has the flexibility to swap it in, though it's not part of the standard route and would be a group decision made on the day.

Operated by Cinco Ninos Coron Island Day Tour. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago