Panglao Island Hopping Shared Day Tour: Dolphin Watching, Coral Reefs Snorkeling and Turtle Watching | Philippines

－Announcement－

Please be informed that Virgin Island is currently closed due to coral reef vandalism as of 9th September 2024 until further notice.
Kindly refer the updated alternate itinerary below:

－What You Can Expect－

Experience not only Bohol dolphin watching but also a Balicasag and Virgin Island tour on this half-day trip! Hop on board a boat that will take you along Bohol's scenic coast. Meet dozens of playful bottlenose and spinner dolphins and go snorkeling and turtle watching!

Visit Balicasag Island, Bohol’s top diving destination and a marine sanctuary. Find colorful corals and fishes of different species as soon as you submerge into its clear waters. Get the chance to see the rare black coral reef, an UN-listed Marine Protected Area. Upon coming back up, spot the lighthouse located in the middle of the island.

Then, explore Virgin Island, a lovely sandbar in the middle of the ocean. Take a dip in its crystal clear waters. Enjoy the scenic view of surrounding islands with complimentary drinks & snacks, and get a chance to swim with the friendly sea creatures if you’re lucky.

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－Important Info－

• Activity duration: 5~6 hours
  
• Meeting time: 06:00 am ~ 06:30 am
• Meeting Point: Complimentary hotel pick-up within Panglao municipality. (Please note: pick-up service is not available for Dauis and Tagbilaran.)
  
• Luggage Policy : No luggage allowed

Shared Tour Itinerary:

*Note: The sample itinerary are estimated times and may change on the actual day of the tour, based on the traffic situation and your hotel location

6:30AM - Meet at Hotel

(Boatman will buy the Paddleboat Tickets (government provides tour) and register with coastguard)

7:00AM - Cruise to Balicasag island - dolphin watching area.

(Dolphins are wild and boatman will try to locate their feeding ground which varies day by day. This is not 100% guarantee dolphin sighting)

8:00AM ~ 10:00AM - Travel to Balicasag Island and have paddleboat activity (provided by local islanders)

(Tip - there are swim fins, underwater cameras for rent on-the-spot. request the local paddleboat guide to go to less crowded area, if possible. inform the guide of your swimming skill level - nonswimmer, beginner, expert, freediver)

30mins for snorkeling in reef (with local islander guide)

30mins for turtle sanctuary (with local islander guide)

Cruise to Virgin Island -- experience pure white sand in shallow waters, perfect for relaxation. (Virgin Island is on very shallow sea, and needs high tide so that boat can navigate. This stop may be done first before Balicasag Island, depending on tides)

*Lunch included: a simple fresh meal cooked while you swim (rice, grilled pork, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp), served around 11AM on the boat

12NN to 1PM - end of tour, return to hotel (within coverage)