Snorkeling in Coron: Three islands with lunch included

Three islands in one day, with the boat and guide handling the route

A full-day snorkeling trip from Coron visits Malcapuya Island, Ditaytayan Island (or Bulog Dos if weather requires), and Banana Island, with a licensed guide, boat transport, lunch and hotel pickup from Coron Town Center. You swim and snorkel in turquoise waters at each stop, with 4 hours of the 8-hour day spent traveling between sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Malcapuya Island1h · entry included
2. Banana Island2h · entry included

Island hopping and snorkeling tour

• Travel to Bulog Dos sandbar
• Swim and take photos at Bulog Dos
• Visit Ditaytayan Island sandbar
• Snorkel in Ditaytayan Island waters
• Travel to Malcapuya Island
• Relax on Malcapuya white sand beach
• Explore marine life at Malcapuya

The experience

The boat leaves Coron Town Center in the morning and heads to Malcapuya Island first, where white sand beaches and clear water make for swimming and snorkeling among coral reefs and marine life. Ditaytayan Island comes next: a long sandbar in shallow turquoise water, the kind of place where you can wade far out and still see the bottom. If weather closes Ditaytayan, Bulog Dos becomes the second stop instead, offering its own sandbar and snorkeling grounds. The final stop is Banana Island, a crescent-shaped site with the same setup: white sand, clear water, fish and coral to explore.

The 8-hour day includes 4 hours of boat time getting to and from the three islands, which means roughly 4 hours on the water between sites and at anchor. A licensed guide in English narrates the route and the marine life you encounter. Lunch, bottled water, seasonal fruit and snacks come with the booking. You bring or rent snorkeling gear separately (the operator does not provide masks, fins or snorkels). An environmental fee of 200 pesos per person is paid on arrival. Life vests are provided and required.

Pickup happens within Coron Town Center. Hotels outside that zone arrange their own transport to the departure point. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels. Public transport options exist nearby if you need an alternative to hotel pickup.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup within Coron Town Center.
• a licensed English-speaking guide.
• boat transport to all three islands.
• lunch, bottled water, seasonal fruit and snacks.
• life vest use.
• and a first aid kit on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

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 nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by El Nido Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so anyone comfortable following commentary in that language can join. If you're traveling with infants, they sit on an adult's lap and the day suits all fitness levels, though you'll want to be comfortable in the water since snorkeling is the main activity at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 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.

What's the snorkeling like at each of the three islands?

Malcapuya Island has vibrant coral reefs and marine life in crystal-clear water, ideal for both swimming and exploring underwater. Ditaytayan Island features a long sandbar with pristine white sand and turquoise shallows perfect for snorkeling in an undeveloped, tranquil setting. Banana Island is crescent-shaped with white sand beaches and rich marine life, offering a laid-back atmosphere and clear water for snorkeling.

How much of the 8 hours is actual time in the water versus travel?

The full day is 8 hours total, with 4 hours allocated for boat travel to and from the three islands. That leaves roughly 4 hours split among the three stops for swimming, snorkeling and time on the beach at each location.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is not provided by the operator. You'll need to bring or rent masks, fins and snorkels separately. An environmental fee of 200 pesos per person is also required and paid on arrival.

What happens if weather is bad on the day of the tour?

If Ditaytayan Island becomes inaccessible due to weather, Bulog Dos Island replaces it as the second stop. Both offer sandbar and snorkeling experiences, so the itinerary adapts but the three-island structure remains.