- 8 hours
- English
- Meet up docking port
- Daily Tour
- 24 hours Free Cancellation
Overview
Want to experience a spectacular day away from the city? Feel the wind in your hair and smell the salt in the air in this whole day Mactan Island Hopping Tour. Spend your day snorkeling and swimming with tropical fishes, observe rich marine life, and take breathtaking pictures of scenic views in an island-hopping excursion right in the island of Mactan.
Activity Highlights
- This tour includes five gorgeous islands in the itinerary for your fun-filled island hopping experience – San Vicente Marine Sanctuary in Olongo Island, Hilutungan Island, Caohagan Island, Nalusuan Island, and Pandanon Island.
- Snorkeling can be done as you watch the marine life at the marine reserves.
- Explore the area by taking a private cruise through the islands on a large motorized boat called Banca.
- Relax and unwind all the stress on the beach while just enjoying the spectacular view.
- Have a taste of the flavorful Visayan-style pork, chicken, and seafood barbeque.
What to expect

Snorkeling with different species of fish on shallow waters

Nalusuan island snorkeling sanctuary

Discover the islands of Hilutungan, Nalusuan, and Pandanon island on this trip

Pandanon Island features a stunning and wide white sandbar and aquamarine clear waters.

Pandanon Island features a stunning and wide white sandbar and aquamarine clear waters.
What's Included
- Shared boat
- Five islands hopping – San Vicente Marine Sanctuary, Hilutungan, Nalusuan, Caohagan, and Pandanon Island
- Snorkeling at Hilutungan and Nalusuan island marine reserve (offshore, will not enter the island)
- Marine sanctuary fees at San Vicente Sanctuary
- Marine sanctuary fees at Pandanon island
- Steward services
- Barbeque Lunch (pork sticks, chicken leg, squid or shrimps, puso and fruits) + 1 round of drink. Cooked and served onboard
- Snorkeling set
Not Included
- Pick up and drop off hotel - can be arranged
- Tip to the driver and guide (It's customary to leave a tip for the driver and guide service)
- Hilutungan and Nalusuan Island Marine sanctuary fees
Estimated Itinerary
- Meeting time: 9:30 am at the pier beside Movenpick Hotel in Punta Engano
- Departure time: 9:45am-10:00am
- Return time: 3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Route : (subject to changes due to weather or sea condition)
- Departure from Punta Engano docking port
- 1st stop at San Vicente Marine Sanctuary (snorkeling inside the sanctuary)
- 2nd stop at Hilutungan Island (offshore) (optional snorkeling inside sanctuary)
- 3rd stop at Nalusuan Island Sanctuary (offshore) (optional snorkeling inside sanctuary)
- 4th stop at Caowagan Island (access to the island optional depending on tide level)
- 5th stop at Pandanon Island (access to the beach included)
- Travel back to Punta Engano/Mactan
Tour Tips
- Avoid crowds on weekends and Philippines holiday
- Bring extra clothes, extra water and underwater camera if available
Activity Policy
Bad Weather Policy
There is a possibility that activity will be suspended due to unpredictable nature, inclement weather, and other environmental factors that are beyond our control. In such an occurrence, we regret to inform you that there will be no refund on the used transportation charges.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure time, otherwise will be based on our Terms and Conditions.
Terms and Condition
Minimum number of 3 persons is required to run the tour. If minimum number of persons is not met 2 days before the scheduled departure, the tour on that date may be cancelled. You will be given the option of booking an alternative date or requesting a full refund.
price per person varies by group size