Panglao: (w/ BBQ Lunch) Snorkel with Turtles, Visit Sandbar

A sea turtle swimming underwater with a diver above. 1

A beach with clear shallow waters, mangrove trees, and people in the distance. 2

By Reel Fortune Boat Rental

Very Good

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
6h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience the thrill of seeing dolphins leap into the air alongside the boat
Visit a turtle sanctuary and see the majestic turtles glide through the water
Discover the colorful fish and marine creatures of a coral reef
Enjoy no hidden fees, with lunch and environmental fees included
Relax on a pure white sandbar

Activity location

- Alona Beach
- Panglao Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Alona Beach
- Panglao Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

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NO SNORKEL PACKAGE

6h
English

guide fee and environmental fee for balicasag island snorkeling is excluded
the guest will skip paddleboat tour and snorkeling to Balicasag Island coral reef and turtle area
(tickets are advance pay basis)

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:00

Price details

RM 163.61 x 1 AdultRM 163.61

Total

Until Sun, 1 Nov

Bohol: Turtle Sanctuary Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch

6h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:00

Price details

RM 190.98 x 1 AdultRM 190.98

Total

Until Sun, 1 Nov

What's included, what's not

Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Panglao Municipality (must contact one day before to confirm arrangements)
Boat trip
Snorkeling tube and mask
Boatman and crew
Life vest
Entry to Balicasag Island (for those with Turtle Package)
Tour of Balicasag Turtle Sanctuary with a local islander guide (30 minutes) — for those with Turtle Package
Tour of Balicasag Coral Reef with a local islander guide (30 minutes) — for those with Turtle Package
Entry to Virgin Island Sandbar
Drinks
Lunch (rice, fruit, and grilled pork, chicken, shrimp)
Balicasag Island meals (approximately 100 PHP for sandwiches and 300 PHP for meals)
Fins rental (200 PHP)
Balicasag underwater camera rental (approximately 1200-1500 PHP) - this rental is from another company so make sure you copy your files, and get the company contact details
Towel (100 PHP)
Beyond coverage hotel pick-up and drop-off (coverage is Panglao Municipality only. Dauis, Tagbilaran, Baclayon and beyond not included. must contact one day prior for final meeting point)
Tips to Balicasag local islander guide (it is government policy that all tourists must have local islander guides, not our own boatmen. Balicasag Island is a popular spot and there may be some waiting time for available guides)
For those with No Snorkel Package — the paddleboat tour of Balicasag Island’s coral reef and turtle area is not included

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Intoxication
- Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Meet new friends on a shared boat tour. Discover the beauty of Balicasag Island and Virgin Island Sandbar on a boat tour from Panglao. Watch dolphins play in the water, snorkel with turtles, and be amazed by colorful marine creatures.

Boat boarding location is at Alona, Sawang, Daorong or Momo beach depending on wind and tide. We contact guests one day prior for final arrangements. Hotel pick-up and return is included free, the coverage is within Panglao Municipality only.

Board the boat with amenities and refreshments and head to the dolphin-watching area at Balicasag Island. Boats signal each other when dolphins are spotted, and dolphin sightings are seasonal.

Watch as the playful dolphins leap into the air alongside the boat. Dolphins are wild animals, and boatman will attempt to find their feeding ground which changes day by day. We cannot guarantee 100% dolphin sightings.

Then, continue to Balicasag Island for a snorkeling adventure. Local islander guides are assigned to all tourists. Use a paddle boat and snorkel gear to explore the coral reef and discover a variety of colorful fish species and marine creatures. Visit the turtle sanctuary and see the majestic turtles float gracefully through the water. The guides in Balicasag Island are local islanders (not our own staff due to government policy). Balicasag Island is very popular and there may be a waiting period for the guides.

Tip: Ask the local islander paddleboat guide to take you to a less crowded area of the sea. Inform the guide of your swimming level: non-swimmer, beginner, expert, or freediver.

Virgin Island Sandbar has been reopened after rehabilitation (October 2024 to January 2026). It is a white sand sandbar in a crescent shape. The surrounding sea is shallow with much seagrass, sea urchins, starfish, camouflaged fish. It is difficult to navigate during low tide, and the boat crew may opt to visit first, before Balicasag Island, depending on the tides. This is a self-guided visit to the sandbar to relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery. Please bring a hat! There is no tree cover on the sandbar

Boat crew will cook lunch while you swim. Lunch is served around 11am. It is grilled pork, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, and rice. There is some free time to swim around the boat during lunch time.