Shared Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
4.5
Shared Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
By Corazon Travel and Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 6–8 hours
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Lu-Li Island
- Entry/Admission - Cowrie Island
What's not included- Hotel pickup/drop-off for guests whose hotels are beyond 10 miles (15 km) from the airport
- Gratuities
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Barangay sta Lourdes, RPX5+876 Barangay, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, PhilippinesGuests not requiring pick up can proceed to Sta. Lourdes Wharf.
Pickup details- Free pick up is included for guests staying in hotels within 15 kilometers of Puerto Princesa City Airport
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Puerto Princesa Airport, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island Philippines
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 27887P32- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers for the Private Tour option
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Exact time of hotel pickup will be provided a day before your scheduled tour through the hotel's receptionist
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour or date
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Guests staying at Astoria Palawan should book transfers separately.
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 27887P32
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- Ravila R0 contributionsWonderful guide, wonderful companyStarted with punctual pickup up, the tour guide was very friendly and looked after us so well. The underground river did not disappoint. We were very lucky that the people who were booked on the day with us were awesome company. All of us encouraged each other to do the zip line including first timers and senior citizens! We felt very safe and looked after. Full marks to Jeff Bulan our guide and Sir Josh our driver!Written 27 January 2025
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- elizabethcL8742EP0 contributionsMust do experience - do all of it!We chose to be a joiner for this tour. Shout out to Jeff Bulan, our tour guide who was so amazing! He put us all at ease and made us feel like we were one family although most of us had just met. The tour and activities were great. It is so wonderful to see a city taking care of its natural wonders with so much care. Makes me feel proud to be Filipino!Written 26 January 2025
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- noelcC6534HC0 contributionsI am disappointed. I do not recommend this tour operator to my friends and familiesHello This is my final sms from me to your company. No body takecare my case. IThis is The worst company I have ever hired for guide and tour services. Even though I planned 3 months before my trip. Alfred ,Charlene They are not honest and only lies and meaningless messages are what I received from you. Shame on you. The worst tour operator in the Philippines. I will no recommended. My private tour was canceled because no boat in coron and 16 days later they have not issued a refund.Written 9 January 2025
- Tour557709563800 contributionsFantastic Experience with a Great GuideRating: 5/5 The tour was well-organized and a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our guide, Echo, was not only professional but also incredibly friendly and engaging, sharing interesting information throughout the day and making sure everything ran smoothly. We were picked up directly from our hotel in Puerto Princesa and driven comfortably in a van to the Underground River. The river itself was stunning and absolutely worth visiting—a definite highlight for anyone traveling to the Philippines. Afterward, we joined a mangrove river tour, which offered beautiful scenery. However, this part of the tour felt a bit rushed, and unfortunately, no additional information was provided by a local guide, which was a missed opportunity. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend both the tour and our guide, Echo, to anyone visiting the area.Written 9 January 2025
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Jaimee A
11 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
My husband and I wanted to get in some tours during our stay in Puerto Princesa. The shared group tour was honestly so fun. This was our second tour with Corazon and knew someone from the previous tour so it was nice to connect and see a familiar face.
Our tour guide, Kuya Jeff, was incredible. He was kind, knowledgeable, and organized. He kept us on schedule while still making sure we had enough time to enjoy each snorkeling spot.
I personally enjoyed Cowrie Island the most. The snorkeling spot was right by the water’s edge, the water was clear, and there was so much sea life. Also our tour came with a meal and we added in the snorkel gear package to optimize our time and money. Great tour for the price and experience!
Our tour guide, Kuya Jeff, was incredible. He was kind, knowledgeable, and organized. He kept us on schedule while still making sure we had enough time to enjoy each snorkeling spot.
I personally enjoyed Cowrie Island the most. The snorkeling spot was right by the water’s edge, the water was clear, and there was so much sea life. Also our tour came with a meal and we added in the snorkel gear package to optimize our time and money. Great tour for the price and experience!
Written 29 July 2024
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OdieUK
Dorset, UK494 contributions
Our tour was Honda bay islands with snorkelling and lunch. We were a group of eight persons from the UK and USA travelling onboard NCL Jewel with a port stop at Puerto Princesa.
Communication with Corazon was excellent throughout, especially when our port time in Puerto Princesa was considerably cut. This meant our original booked excursion had to be changed for the Honda bay tour.
Our tour guide was excellent and professional at all times. Our first stop was for snorkelling and 2 of our party enjoying scuba. Our lunch stop island was an incredible surprise. The lunch was plentiful and absolutely delicious. Drinks were extremely reasonable.
Would I recommend corazon? 110% yes!
Thank you.
J
Communication with Corazon was excellent throughout, especially when our port time in Puerto Princesa was considerably cut. This meant our original booked excursion had to be changed for the Honda bay tour.
Our tour guide was excellent and professional at all times. Our first stop was for snorkelling and 2 of our party enjoying scuba. Our lunch stop island was an incredible surprise. The lunch was plentiful and absolutely delicious. Drinks were extremely reasonable.
Would I recommend corazon? 110% yes!
Thank you.
J
Written 10 March 2024
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Olga
Medellin, Colombia2 contributions
Jan 2023
Our guide Roman made the day even better and more fun than we hoped it would be. The boat crew was so generous and friendly. The food was delicious and whole experience was very memorable. If I have family or friends that comes to Palawan I would only recommend to book trough Corazon Travel and Tours.
Written 25 January 2023
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MermaidLisa
Sarnia, Canada42 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
The area is pretty and beaches nice. Snorkeling not the best and rather crowded at the one floating docks that's not an island. The swimming at the two islands is nice cowrie being the best. I found the day dream out longer than I wanted. Comfortable Beach chairs non existent benches in the shade and for three hours at cowrie with nothing comfortable when you have jet lag not so good.
Also BRING water, towels and anything else you want other than lunch nothing is provided.
Guide was very nice and did accommodate me when I asked for a taxi back to hotel - the drop offs added a hour to the trip each way in a tight van made for short legs. I paid 800 pesos for a private car back. So worth it !
Also BRING water, towels and anything else you want other than lunch nothing is provided.
Guide was very nice and did accommodate me when I asked for a taxi back to hotel - the drop offs added a hour to the trip each way in a tight van made for short legs. I paid 800 pesos for a private car back. So worth it !
Written 19 April 2024
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mamacita1001
Singapore, Singapore5,502 contributions
May 2022
I was informed PickUp time around 0730 but our tour guide showed up at 0710. There were 4 of us for the day. After the car collected all 4, we finally headed to Honda Bay, it was around 0740.
Before we hopped on the boat, we stopped by a rental shop, this is where you can rent snorkelling or fin. You can buy dry bag here if you wish.
The biggest dry bag – 500 pesos
Snorkeling rental – 150 pesos (Better design – 250 pesos)
Island hopping started with Star Island. I was so excited to see many starfishes ! Seriously MANY. Some tour groups were doing BBQ, which looked very fresh.
After spending 1 hour, we moved to Luli island. It was very high tide, which was very enjoyable. Low tide was supposed to come at 1300 on the day but it was still high for me,
In the end, we headed to Cowrie island. It was finally lunch time. It was packed lunch rather than fresh BBQ onsite. It seems like the lunch was picked up in the early morning in downtown of Puerto Princesa. It included grilled fish, chicken adobo, pork, fruits, drink and more. I enjoyed it anyway.
We spend about 2.5 hours here. There used to be SPA spot in this island but due to the huge typhoon in 2021, I didn’t see any SPA in the island.
Unfortunately it was very cloudy day. Not super blue sky.
We left the island around 1430. It took about 20 minutes to get back to the warf. After we returned our rental staff, I was back to hotel at 1600.
Well organized tour,
You can rent anything.
There is no breakfast break, finish your breakfast before you are picked up.
Also don’t forget to bring your ID.
Before we hopped on the boat, we stopped by a rental shop, this is where you can rent snorkelling or fin. You can buy dry bag here if you wish.
The biggest dry bag – 500 pesos
Snorkeling rental – 150 pesos (Better design – 250 pesos)
Island hopping started with Star Island. I was so excited to see many starfishes ! Seriously MANY. Some tour groups were doing BBQ, which looked very fresh.
After spending 1 hour, we moved to Luli island. It was very high tide, which was very enjoyable. Low tide was supposed to come at 1300 on the day but it was still high for me,
In the end, we headed to Cowrie island. It was finally lunch time. It was packed lunch rather than fresh BBQ onsite. It seems like the lunch was picked up in the early morning in downtown of Puerto Princesa. It included grilled fish, chicken adobo, pork, fruits, drink and more. I enjoyed it anyway.
We spend about 2.5 hours here. There used to be SPA spot in this island but due to the huge typhoon in 2021, I didn’t see any SPA in the island.
Unfortunately it was very cloudy day. Not super blue sky.
We left the island around 1430. It took about 20 minutes to get back to the warf. After we returned our rental staff, I was back to hotel at 1600.
Well organized tour,
You can rent anything.
There is no breakfast break, finish your breakfast before you are picked up.
Also don’t forget to bring your ID.
Written 10 July 2022
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Freda A
15 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
Jeff was a lovely, friendly, personable and funny tour guide. He knows his way around Honda Bay Island and its surroundings. He was super helpful with answering our questions, helped take photos of us and even looked after our belongings. A great tour guide that I’ll be more than happy to book again next time. The islands were very nice. Cowrie Island was the most beautiful and they provided us with a lovely lunch! Really enjoyed myself.
Written 27 January 2025
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time on the tour, and we completely agree—Jeff is such a fantastic guide! His friendliness, humor, and knowledge make every trip special, and we’re happy to know you felt well taken care of. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the islands, especially Cowrie Island, and the lovely lunch!
We’d be thrilled to have you join us again next time. Your kind words mean a lot, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more amazing adventures!
Written 27 January 2025
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Ralph Ferolino
2 contributions
June 2022 • Friends
Very approachable tour guide, reassuring words, attentive to needs. They made sure I'm safe, info on the place was provided, and always checked on me if I was okay. I really enjoyed, even sharing stories with their tour guide! You made my corazon happy ❤️
Written 16 June 2022
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miguel w
La Lucila, Argentina238 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We were picked up at the cruise port and transferred on an excursion
private with Lycka and the 2 drivers of the boat
We went to the 3 islands with an amazing snorkel and dream beaches
Very good lunch and enjoyed this outing.
Responsible people since I hire you from my pc of my country, we pay
and fulfilled us in everything
Highly recommended
private with Lycka and the 2 drivers of the boat
We went to the 3 islands with an amazing snorkel and dream beaches
Very good lunch and enjoyed this outing.
Responsible people since I hire you from my pc of my country, we pay
and fulfilled us in everything
Highly recommended
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Written 5 January 2025
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¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nuestro Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de las playas de ensueño, el increíble snorkel y las hermosas islas. También nos complace que el almuerzo haya sido de su agrado y que nuestro equipo, incluyendo a Lycka y los conductores de la lancha, haya hecho de su día una experiencia especial.
Agradecemos su confianza al reservar desde su país y nos llena de satisfacción saber que cumplimos con sus expectativas. Sus amables palabras y recomendación significan mucho para nosotros, y esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirle nuevamente en sus próximas aventuras en Palawan.
Written 11 January 2025
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Kyla M
Brooklyn, NY14 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This was a great way to experience different islands in Honda Bay and have it be pre-planned, including transport to the dock, the boat, and the food. Diane was a great guide, very funny and personable. We enjoyed the day, but we would have liked to do more exploring. This was one of the best meals I’ve had in the Philippines - great fresh seafood and veggies Overall, this was a fun tour. Bring good water shoes for the snorkeling and lots of sunscreen.
Written 2 January 2024
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G2Kpauly
Melbourne, Australia3,587 contributions
This was an enjoyable island hopping tour. The guide was good and the 3 islands were fun. I got some awesome photos at the first island if you give donation to a local there. Cowrie island was the best part and I just loved swimming there and relaxing. Lunch was nice too.
Written 15 August 2022
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