THE PHILIPPINES · DOLPHIN WATCHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 dolphin watching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Watch wild dolphins at dawn, swim with Balicasag turtles, and snorkel coral reefs on a practical six-hour Bohol boat tour.
“Paulen & Liza were amazing, so kind and enthusiastic. Really made the tour special.”
Spend a memorable day from Bohol watching dolphins, snorkeling with turtles, eating local Filipino food, and relaxing on Pamilacan Island.
“Saw some Dolphins and Turtles! Friendly Guide and nice Host on the Island for lunch 🙌🏽”
Review of Bohol’s dolphin watching, Balicasag snorkeling, and Virgin Island tour, with practical advice on timing, value, boats, and what to bring.
“L'une des pires expériences Get your guide, ils nous ont abandonné 2 heures sur l'île sans information sur le prochain bateau, uniquement un guide qui nous disait que le bateau allait bientôt arriver. puis ils ont meme abandonné des gens de notre groupe qui ont encore attendu 30 minutes supplémentaires. Aucun respect des heures de départ (30 minutes d'arrêt sur Virginie island sont devenues +1h). L'aventure est censé durer 5h, nous etions plus 8h en mer. Je ne recommande pas”
Review of Bohol’s dolphin, turtle snorkeling, lunch, and party boat tour, with practical tips on currents, food, drinks, and value.
“We had an amazing day on this snorkel tour! The weather was perfect, we even spotted dolphins and enjoyed the included drinks (beer, soda and rum) along the way. Snorkeling was great and the guide took GoPro footage, which resulted in some fantastic photos and videos we received afterward. Lunch on the island was simple but good and well organized. Although there was no island party, it didn’t take away from the overall experience. Overall, it was a fun, relaxed and very enjoyable experience that we would definitely recommend.”
Review of Bohol’s private Balicasag tour with dolphin watching, snorkeling, turtles, local guides, lunch, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“A very good and well organised tour ! We were only let down by the weather unfortunately, which dampened the whole trip. We enjoyed our time on the traditional boats, the guys were friendly and professional. The diving was lovely, saw a turtle and loads of stunning fish. The lunch was amazing - freshly prepared with fish, prawns, chicken and fresh fruit. It’s an early start ! But that is probably to beat the crowds. They did try and take us to the quieter part of the island but it is a very touristy tour so expect alot if people.”
Review of Dumaguete’s private dolphin tour and Manjuyod Sandbar trip, with boat details, lunch, timing, price, swimming, and practical advice.
“Watching dolphins was fun. Seafood lunch was good. We just lazed in the sandbar afterwards.”
Review of Pamilacan Island’s private dolphin, snorkeling, lunch, and village tour from Panglao, with practical advice on price, crowds, and wildlife.
“it was a very nice and chill trip! the beach is beautiful, the coral is nice to swim in and the lunch was tasty”
Review of Bohol’s private Pamilacan Island tour, with dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling, local lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.
“A day well spent! The island tour worths it 100%, the coral reef there is phenomenal and the overall experience highly recommended.”
Review of Bohol’s Balicasag dolphin and snorkeling tour, with turtles, coral reefs, prices, timing, crowds, safety tips, and booking advice.
“The activity was rescheduled a few times due to cyclone warning but our tour guide Fabio was very responsive and kept us well informed about the rescheduling and came to pick us up at the hotel for the activity, however the boat rider and handler did not live up to their expectations. We had a very good view of the Dolphins., but when we reached Balicasag island for snorkelling activities our boat stopped very far away from the shore than rest of the boats and we were made to walk on rocky waters where both me and my husband bruised ourselves. Especially my husband fell in water and badly bruised…”
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