The 10 Cebu Island Hopping Tours That Earn Their Price

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

1.Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $85Our pick

Spend about six hours by private boat between Caohagan, Hilutungan, and Nalusuan near Mactan. You’ll snorkel at marine sanctuaries, visit a white-sand beach, and eat a Filipino lunch on board. Hotel pickup, gear, boat crew, and fees are included. Bring earplugs, a towel, and your own fins.

“The description is misleading its not 1 hour on each island to explore and it’s not a bbq lunch. One island you can’t get off and just do some snorkelling near it (average fish viewing). The next one is so small you can only sit for an hour and dRead more”

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From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

2.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $113Top rated

Spend 7 to 10 hours on a small-group boat trip from Cebu to Hilutungan, Nalusuan, and Caohagan. You’ll snorkel over fish-filled water, visit island communities, and eat a BBQ lunch aboard the boat. Guides such as Mae, Elvira, Ken, and Liza are praised for friendly, personal service.

“There's a reason to leave early in the morning, and other tours allow you to enjoy nature before the island gets crowded. The guides are there to make sure the group members are comfortable, so there is nothing to worry about if you join alone. There was nothing awkward about not having to pay anything extra besides the tour fee. You can enjoy a pleasant day!Auto-translated”

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Cebu: Bantayan Island and Virgin Island Hopping Day Tour

3.Bantayan Island and Virgin Island Hopping Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 16 hours · from $169

Travel from Cebu to Bantayan Island for mangroves, Camp Sawi, Paradise Beach, German Ruins, Kota Beach, and Virgin Island. A live English-speaking guide leads the island tour, with ferry tickets, tricycle transport, entrances, and hotel transfers included. Bring food, cash, swimwear, and patience for the long day.

“The beach at each place visited was beautiful No big crowds. Excellent background information given by the guide Ample time for swimming and snorkeling Good weather conditions luckily Very capable and experienced guide”

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Cebu: Private Mactan Island Hopping Tour with Lunch

4.Private Mactan Island Hopping Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Spend a full day on a private boat from Cebu, stopping at Gilutungan for marine sanctuary snorkeling, Nalusuan’s long sandbar, and Caohagan’s village. Hotel transfers, island fees, snorkel gear, BBQ lunch, and one drink are included. English and Tagalog support is available.

“La gentillesse du personnel Un barbecue chaud aurait été meilleur”

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Cebu: Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango Island

5.Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Join Nalu Dive for two beginner-friendly scuba sessions off Olango Island, reached by speedboat in about 10 minutes from Mactan. An instructor handles the briefing and shallow-water practice, while full gear, insurance, and GoPro photos and videos are included.

“Diving with Nalu in Mactan was epic! Cool team, great gear, and awesome marine life. Highly recommend for a fun time underwater! 🐠🌊”

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Private Island Hopping in Nasuluan, Hiltotongan and Caohngan

6.Private Island Hopping in Nasuluan, Hiltotongan and Caohngan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $137

Spend about eight hours island hopping from Mactan to Nalusuan, Hilutungan, and Caohagan. Your private boat, English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, island entry fees, lunch, life jackets, and hotel transfers are included. Expect reef time, beach breaks, and a flexible day for your own group.

“The tour operator was a no show for our tour. We were to be picked up at 8 am. At 9 am we finally got through to them. They said they forgot about our tour. When on vacation losing a planned day is not good. Waiting to confirm refund”

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Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Virgin Island

7.Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Virgin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $61Best value

Meet SYKE Travel & Tours at 8:00 am in Santa Fe and sail from Bantayan Island to Virgin Island for white sand, cliff jumping, volleyball, lunch, and possible seafood tasting. The group can reach 15 people, and guide Stephen has sometimes arranged snorkeling gear and extra island stops.

“It was a fantastic experience. We actually booked a group tour for Virgin Island only but Stephen kindly bumped us up to a private tour for 3 islands. He also provided the snorkelling gears for us. The lunch provided was excellent, with cold water and juices thoughtfully proviRead more”

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Cebu Private Tour 3 Islands Hopping Gilutungan Caohagan Nalusuan

8.Cebu Private Tour 3 Islands Hopping Gilutungan Caohagan Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $192

Spend about six hours on a private boat from Cebu, visiting Caohagan, Hilutungan, and Nalusuan. Your guide and crew provide snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, island fees, and hotel pickup. Expect fish-filled waters, beach time, fresh coconut, and a relaxed pace for your own group.

“A fantastic day exploring hidden gems with Philippine Experience! The islands were so scenic, and the snorkeling conditions were just right. Fresh coconut was available, which really added to the tropical vibe, and the lunch was delicious. A great way to experience the islands in a relaxed setting.”

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Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Malapascua – Kalanggaman Island

9.Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Malapascua – Kalanggaman Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $150

Leave Santa Fe at 5 a.m. for a traditional bangka ride to Malapascua and Kalanggaman. Snorkel reef areas, eat a traditional lunch, and photograph Kalanggaman’s famous white sand. Choose the basic boat package or add gear, lunch, and island cabanas.

“It's a little difficult to get to this island.”

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Moalboal Island Hopping (Pescador Island, Sardines and Turtles)

10.Moalboal Island Hopping (Pescador Island, Sardines and Turtles)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $109

Start before sunrise for a private boat trip from Moalboal to Pescador Island, then snorkel among corals, follow the sardine run, and look for turtles at Talisay Point. Transport from Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Mactan is included, but meals are not.

“Do not book this tour it’s waste of money they only let you stay in one place for 10 mins max. Awful and no breakfast or snack even bottle of water. Do not waste your time here!!!”

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The 10 Cebu Island Hopping Tours That Earn Their Price

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

1.Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

2.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

Cebu: Bantayan Island and Virgin Island Hopping Day Tour

3.Bantayan Island and Virgin Island Hopping Day Tour

Cebu: Private Mactan Island Hopping Tour with Lunch

4.Private Mactan Island Hopping Tour with Lunch

Cebu: Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango Island

5.Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango Island

Private Island Hopping in Nasuluan, Hiltotongan and Caohngan

6.Private Island Hopping in Nasuluan, Hiltotongan and Caohngan

Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Virgin Island

7.Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Virgin Island

Cebu Private Tour 3 Islands Hopping Gilutungan Caohagan Nalusuan

8.Cebu Private Tour 3 Islands Hopping Gilutungan Caohagan Nalusuan

Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Malapascua – Kalanggaman Island

9.Island Hopping | Bantayan Island – Malapascua – Kalanggaman Island

Moalboal Island Hopping (Pescador Island, Sardines and Turtles)

10.Moalboal Island Hopping (Pescador Island, Sardines and Turtles)

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