Where to Go: the 4 Best Philippines Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Sea Turtle Swim Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 159 reviews · 6 hours · from $49Our pick

Start before sunrise from Panglao or Dauis, ride out with local guides such as Sarah, Paulen, or Fatima, and search for wild dolphins along the coast. Then snorkel Balicasag’s coral reefs and turtle areas with gear provided. The six-hour tour includes hotel pickup in Panglao, but not the ₱500 environmental fee.

“I loved the snorkeling and swimming with the turtles! Super friendly guides it was a great experience!”

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2.Bohol: Pamilacan Island Dolphin/Turtle Watching Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Leave Abraham Bohol early for a boat ride across the Bohol Sea, with dolphin watching before snorkeling at Pamilacan Island. You will meet local hosts, eat a homemade Filipino lunch, walk through the village, and relax on the beach. Guides such as Ruby and Sarah are noted for attentive care and clear English.

“Ruby and the team were fantastic. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and swim with sea turtles. Just amazing! 😃👍”

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3.Bohol Dolphin Watching, Balicasag, and Virgin Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 29 reviews · 5 hours · from $51

Start before 6:00 AM from Panglao for a shared pump-boat trip across Bohol’s coastal waters. Look for dolphins, snorkel at Balicasag with masks provided, and swim near sea turtles before a stop at Kalipayan Beach. Virgin Island plans are changing, so confirm the current route before booking.

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4.BOHOL: Dolphin Watching, Turtle Swim and Party Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $69Top rated

Set out from Panglao for sunrise dolphin watching near Pamilacan Island, then spend three hours snorkeling at Balicasag’s marine sanctuary. Local guides provide gear, safety help, underwater photos, Filipino lunch, drinks, and a beach party setup. Strong currents can make the turtle stop challenging for beginners.

“It was good! Tour guides were so friendly and nice! If given a chance to do this again with friends, I'll choose Tarsier Trails again!!”

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