Q: How many islands are there in Bohol?

Bohol , one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines , has 75 islands and islets, mostly clustered in the northeastern part of the province. It is also one of the best locations for island hopping in the Philippines .

Question 1

How many islands are there in Bohol?

Accepted Answer

Bohol, one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, has 75 islands and islets, mostly clustered in the northeastern part of the province. It is also one of the best locations for island hopping in the Philippines.

Question 2

What are some of the well-known islands included in a Bohol island hopping tour?

Accepted Answer

Bohol has some of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines perfect for a Bohol island hopping tour. Some of these islands included in a Bohol itinerary are Panglao Island, Virgin Island, Pamilacan Island, and the famous Balicasag Island which has six dive sites, perfect for diving in Bohol.

Question 3

How many islands can I visit in a Bohol island hopping package?

Accepted Answer

A whole-day island hopping tour that can be booked in a Philippines travel agency like Guide to the Philippines usually includes two to three islands, where you’ll get to spend at least two hours on each island.

Question 4

When is the best season to try a Bohol island tour activity?

Accepted Answer

The best time is during the dry season from November to May. For more detailed information on the climate and weather as well as other Bohol travel requirements, you can read our Bohol travel guide.

Question 5

What are some of the water activities I can do on a Bohol island hopping tour?

Accepted Answer

Bohol snorkeling and diving are two of the most popular Bohol activities included in Bohol island hopping tours. Bohol has plenty of diving sites, each with a different scenic underwater view to offer. You can also try other fun things to do in Bohol such as parasailing, fly fish, UFO, and banana boat ride.

Question 6

Do I need to know how to swim?

Accepted Answer

No. You may use the life vest provided in the boat. Just stay with the group throughout the tour for your safety.

Question 7

What should I bring during the tour?

Accepted Answer

Bring sunblock, shades, towels, change clothes, and secure these in a waterproof bag. You may also want to bring your swimming gear such as goggles and snorkel to best explore the sea.

Question 8

Are there food and drinks included in the tour?

Accepted Answer

Most island hopping tours in Bohol include food and drinks. You will get to try food specialties freshly-sourced from local farmers or fishermen.

Question 9

How long does the tour last?

Accepted Answer

Bohol tours that focus on island hopping in the Philippines usually take 5 to 8 hours. It is best to allot a full day to engage in other activities such as snorkeling in Bohol. Most island hopping locations are near Bohol hotels and Bohol beachfront resorts too, like Mithi Resort and Bohol Beach Club, so you will have ample time to enjoy without worrying about the island’s distance to your accommodation.

If you want to experience more of Bohol, you may opt to book add-on travel packages to the Philippines like Bohol ATV ride, Bohol firefly watching, Bohol Loboc river cruise, Bohol countryside tour, and other Bohol package tours.

Question 10

Will there be an island-hopping tour during rainy or bad weather?

Accepted Answer

Island hopping tours are dependent on the weather and water conditions. Please get in touch with the tour operator to get real-time updates.

Bohol Island Hopping Tours