Bohol: Turtle Sanctuary Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch

Embark on a shared boat trip from Panglao to Balicasag Island. Watch dolphins leap into the air, discover a vibrant coral reef by snorkeling, visit a turtle sanctuary, and have lunch on board.
Meet new friends on Shared Boat tour. Discover the beauty of Balicasag Island 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 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. Dauis, Tagbilaran, Baclayon and beyond not included, please message us for arrangements. Guests must provide a good contact number connected with a messaging app. Preferred - whatsapp, kakaotalk, wechat, viber, telegram. This is a shared Hotel Pick-up.

Board the boat with amenities and refreshments and head to the dolphin-watching area at Balicasag Island.

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.

Optionally, weather and time permitting, visit a hidden gem coral reef, with fewer tourists. Lunch is cooked while guests are snorkelling, and served on board the boat. Typical Lunch is grilled pork, chicken, shrimp, rice and fruit.

Virgin Island Sandbar is still under tourist ban.
The extra snorkeling spot varies depending on wind conditions. The boat crew will choose the least windy spot for lower waves and clearer visibility. This may be at Gak-ang, or Doljo.

The tour generally ends by 12NN to 1:00 PM

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.