Snorkeling in Honda Bay, Palawan: Island Hopping with Lunch

Six hours in the water across three islands, with lunch and a guide who knows where the fish are.

Snorkeling in Honda Bay is a full-day shared island-hopping tour from Palawan where you swim at Luli and Cowrie Islands, stop at a reef to snorkel, and return with lunch included and a local English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for most hotels. The exact pickup time arrives a day before your tour. The trip runs six to eight hours and is subject to favorable weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and beach activities

• Visit Luli Island, swim and lounge
• Stop at reef for snorkeling
• Go to Cowrie Island for lunch
• Swim and enjoy water activities
• Relax with massage or sunbathe

The experience

The boat leaves your hotel in the morning and heads straight to Luli Island, where you swim in open water and lounge in hammocks while the crew sets up. A mini bar on the island serves cocktails if you want one. From there you move to Cowrie Islands for your lunch stop. This one has a bigger swimming area, massage services, and coco water if you'd rather stay in the shade. Between the two islands, the guide takes the boat to a reef where you get in the water to snorkel and see what lives below the surface.

A local guide in English is with you the whole day and knows the reef and the islands. Lunch is included and served at Cowrie Islands. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if your hotel is within 15 kilometers of the airport. Hotels beyond that distance require a separate transfer booking. The tour runs six to eight hours depending on the time of day and traffic on the way back, and it only goes out if the weather is favorable. If it's not, you can reschedule or pick a different tour instead.

You can book this as a shared tour with other travelers, or as a private island-hopping trip if you want the boat to yourself. One shared option includes snorkel gear. The others do not. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and children must have an adult with them at all times.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at Cowrie Islands.
• hotel pickup and drop-off for hotels within 15 kilometers of the airport.
• access to hammocks and a mini bar at Luli Island.
• swimming and snorkeling at the reef stop.

Options for this experience

4 options

Shared TourGuide in English · 07:00Pickup is included

Shared tour, snorkel gear includedGuide in English · 07:00Snorkel gear rental, includes pickup

Shared tour with Astoria transfersGuide in English · 06:00 and 06:30Hotel transfers: Choose this option if you are staying at Astoria Palawan and want hotel transfers included. Pickup is included

Island Hopping Tour, PrivateGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Private services, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15

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 49 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 2.35

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Corazon Travel and Tours

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want to keep costs down. Choose the private option if you prefer the boat and guide to yourselves. If you don't have snorkel gear, select the shared tour option that includes it at checkout: otherwise, you'll need to arrange or bring your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What exactly do I do at Luli and Cowrie Islands?

Luli Island is for swimming and relaxing in hammocks with a view. The crew runs a small bar there. Cowrie Islands has a larger swimming area, massage services, and is where your lunch gets served. Both are stops where you spend time in the water and on the beach.

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

Snorkel gear is not included in the standard shared tour or private tour options. One of the shared tour options includes snorkel gear. You choose that option at checkout if you need it.

What time does the tour pick me up from my hotel?

The exact pickup time is provided a day before your tour through your hotel's receptionist. Pickup is included for most hotels within 15 kilometers of the airport. Hotels beyond that distance require a separate transfer booking.

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

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can reschedule for another date or choose an alternative tour instead.

How long does the whole day take?

The tour runs six to eight hours total, including travel time to and from your hotel. The exact duration depends on traffic and the time of day you depart.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of sharing with other travelers?

Yes. A private island-hopping tour option is available at checkout. Private tours follow the same route and include the same stops, but the boat is reserved for your group only.