Honda Bay Island Hopping Tours

Puerto Princesa, Palawan — Don't pass this chance to experience a fun-filled escapade around the islands of Puerto Princesa in Palawan. This trip is perfect for beach lovers and nature seekers who want to experience the beauty of Honda Bay and three of its surrounding islands in just one day. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Puerto Princesa City. Along with your tour guide, you'll be making your way to Honda Bay where your boat awaits. The bay is famous for the handful of small tropical islands around its perimeter that offer different surprises for every guest. Your first destination is Starfish Island, which is located to the south of the bay. As its name suggests, the island is home to countless of starfishes of different sizes and colors. You will see some on the white sand, while most rest in the cool waters, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling. The site is also teeming with marine species so you should definitely try feeding the fishes with bread. The next island on your itinerary is Cowrie Island. It is characterized as a boomerang-shaped island that offers lots of facilities for water sport activities such as kayaking, banana boat riding, or snorkeling. They even have an array of pavilions, cabanas, and spa huts that will make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable. Your day will then end at Luli Island. Among the islands located around Honda Bay, this island has a distinct feature that attracts many people. Luli Island boasts a beautiful sandbar that emerges at low tide. Luli also features powdery sand and clear waters ideal for swimming and beach bumming. Choose this three-island day tour to experience Honda Bay in a fun and convenient way. Check availability by choosing a date above.

Immerse yourself in the amazing views of Honda Bay and its surrounding attractions with this island-hopping escapade. This all-inclusive tour is tailored for beach lovers who are craving for some relaxing land and sea adventure in the beautiful island of Puerto Princesa. From your hotel, your driver will pick you up and take you to Honda Bay. Famous for the group of islands floating around the area, it is an ideal place for relaxation as you will surely enjoy the heat of the sun and clear waters while being in the presence of the friendly locals. Your island hopping tour starts with a trip to Luli Island, the island that disappears during high tide and shows up when it's low tide. With its cream-colored sand and clear emerald waters, this is the best spot for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. Apart from its distinctive feature, one of the must-see sites here is its three long sand bars which only appear during low tide. Your next destination is Cowrie Island. Admired by locals and tourists alike, this is where you can enjoy the calm and serene freshwater, firm sand, and tasty food. An excellent setting for picnics, gatherings, and occasions, the island also offers massage cabanas, jet skiing, banana rides, snorkeling, kayaking, beach bar, game area, and so many more activities for you to try. Your last stop will be Pambato Reef. Just a stone’s throw away from Cowrie Island, this is a marine sanctuary where you can see a variety of fishes, clams, and corals. When you get to the site, you will see a floating platform in the middle of the sea. The platform is divided into two, where one is for feeding the fishes while the other is a preparation area for snorkeling. Explore the beauty around Honda Bay with this island hopping tour. Check availability by choosing a date above.

Pack your swimwear and hop aboard this tour that will sail you through the deep blue waters of Puerto Princesa. This is the perfect vacation escapade for island hopping and beach enthusiasts. You will depart from your hotel early in the morning aboard an air-conditioned van that will take you to the mid-eastern coast of the city where Honda Bay is located. The province of Palawan is known for its white sand beaches, and Honda Bay has three of the best of its kind – Luli Island, Cowrie Island, and Starfish Island. In addition to white sand, the islands are acclaimed as some of the best diving sites in the province. Luli Island is the first island in your itinerary. Luli is composed of three long sandbars that sink during high tide but rise during low tide. Hence, the origin of its name – “Lulubog-Lilitaw”, a Tagalog phrase for “sink then rise”. The site offers fun water activities such as board diving, cliff jumping, snorkeling, and a few more. You also get the chance to feed the colorful fishes and see them up close. Your adventure continues to Cowrie Island. It is a boomerang-shaped haven for water sports like banana boat riding and kayaking. Like in Luli, you also get to dive into Cowrie’s azure water and say hello to the schools of fishes abundant in the area. There are also many accommodations here like cabanas, pavilions, and nipa huts, plus there are available facilities for beach volleyball and Frisbee. As a short break, you can have your hearty lunch either in Luli or Cowrie Island. Then afterward, you will get back in your boat and travel to your last stop which is the Starfish Island. From the name itself, you will eventually know what is waiting for you there. You will see small and big starfishes both in the shallow water and on the sand. Don’t forget to bring your waterproof camera and diving gears to this island hopping excursion where you get to have a meet and greet with many sea creatures. Check availability by choosing a date above.

Spend the day basking on some of the best beaches and islands in Palawan by booking this day trip to Puerto Princesa's Honda Bay. This budget-friendly tour is perfect for those wanting to spend a day surrounded with sparkling clear waters, long stretches of white sand beaches, and rich marine life. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Puerto Princesa City. Once settled, you'll be making your way to the Honda Bay port, where you'll meet the tour guide who's in charge of assisting you during the day. You will then board a motorboat that will bring you to your first destination, Luli Island. Luli, a shortened slang for “sinking and rising,” disappears during high tide and reappears during low tide. It is best visited during low tide so you can catch a glimpse of the beautiful sandbar. Take time to enjoy the island’s powdery cream-colored sand beach or take a dip in the island’s emerald waters. From Luli, you will head to the picturesque Starfish Island,  a favorite destination among locals and tourists because of its large population of starfish that remain visible in the clear water. Take a selfie with the sea stars as your backdrop but make sure not to take them away from their habitat. Finally, you will head to Cowrie Island, which was named after the sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk. You will enjoy a sumptuous lunch here prepared picnic-style on the sand. You will be given time to do whatever you feel like, from relaxing in the cabanas, to strolling on the beach or swimming, before you head back to your accommodation. Get to know firsthand the beauty of Puerto Princesa’s islands and beaches by booking this day trip to Honda Bay. Check availability by choosing a date above.