Best Philippines Dolphin Tours — Our Top 9

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, watch for wild dolphins, then head to Balicasag Island for guided reef and turtle snorkeling. Guides such as Paulen, Sarah, Fatima, and Alex handle the timing, safety, and boat changes. Bring water shoes, sun protection, and patience for busy snorkeling areas.

“Paulen & Liza were amazing, so kind and enthusiastic. Really made the tour special.”

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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, dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling, and a homemade lunch on Pamilacan Island. Guides such as Ruby and Sarah help with the water activities, while local hosts introduce you to island life. Expect an intimate, weather-dependent day outdoors.

“Sarah was a really nice tour guide. The snorkeling was a bit short, but really nice.”

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

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

Start before sunrise from Panglao, search for dolphins in Panglao Bay, snorkel among fish and sea turtles at Balicasag, then relax at a sandbar. A shared pump boat, transfers, masks, life vests, and fees are included, but the Virgin Island schedule should be confirmed before booking.

“Snorkel ws shortened bu the guide to only 40mins instead of one hour. 5hour tour with only 40mins snorkel time is terrible. So 4hrs was merely on stupid transportation and waiting around!”

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

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

Set out from Panglao for early dolphin watching near Pamilacan Island, then snorkel with turtles and reef fish at Balicasag. A local English-speaking guide helps with gear, safety, and underwater photos. Filipino lunch, drinks, and a beach-party setup round out this lively five-hour outing.

“Schöne Tour zum Turtle-Point und zu einem Korallenriff vor Balicasag. Ziemlich viel los dort, beim Schnorcheln aufpassen, dass man nicht mit einem Boot kollidiert :D Abgesehen von den Schildkröten war auch eine Muräne sowie viele andere Fische am Start. Man hat wirklich einen One-on-one Guide, der Fotos macht und sich um einen kümmert. Top! Für Schnorchel-Anfänger ggf nicht geeignet oder bisschen tough (Strömungsschnorcheln, ziemlich hohe Wellen), aber tolle Sicht auf die Schildkröten. Delfine leider keine, aber da kann keiner was für. Sehr gutes Mittagessen, Cola, Bier, Wasser - alles am Start. Würde ich wieder buchen! Kleine Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten: Für gute Schnorchler wären Leih-Floss...”

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5.Bohol Balicasag Is Private Tour and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Set out from Panglao with a local guide such as Jessie, Fronie, Christian, Amir, or Manuel for dolphin watching, Balicasag snorkeling, turtle spotting, an island walk, paddle boat time, and lunch. The small-group format lets you adjust the day more easily than a standard boat tour.

“The tour was the highlight of our holiday. Jessie made it very special- a wonderful guide”

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6.Dumaguete: Dolphin Watching & Manjuyod Sandbar Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours

Set out early from Dumaguete, Bacong, Dauin, or Zamboanguita by van and banca boat. Watch for spinner, bottlenose, and spotted dolphins, then swim and snorkel at Manjuyod Sandbar before a local lunch on board. Your English or Tagalog-speaking guide handles the day.

“Watching dolphins was fun. Seafood lunch was good. We just lazed in the sandbar afterwards.”

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7.Pamilacan island: Dolphins, snorkel, lunch and walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $139

Travel privately from Panglao to Pamilacan Island for dolphin watching, guided snorkeling with turtles, a seaside Boholano lunch, and a walk to a 200-year-old Spanish fort. English-speaking guides, boat crew, entry fees, and pickup within 8 kilometers of Alona Beach are included.

“Tour privato molto piacevole, con tante attenzioni da parte della nostra guida, dell'equipaggio della barca (fantastica!) e degli abitanti dell'isola. Pranzo tipico filippino, coi piedi nella sabbia e di fronte a un mare stupendo, abbiamo nuotato con 7 tartarughe e visto pesci e coralli coloratissimi!! super consigliato!”

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8.Bohol PREMIUM PAMILACAN Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $114Top rated

Set out by private boat for dolphin watching, then snorkel around Pamilacan Island among coral and possible turtles. Your English or Tagalog guide, such as Ferlita or Jery, leads the island visit, followed by a local lunch and time with the community.

“Everything was fantastic! We have seen many dolphins and many turtles. The local tour guide, Ferlita was a great person, she has shown us the island and the lunch was divine. Best experience ever!”

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9.Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling at Balicasag Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $45Best value

Meet early in Panglao for a shared boat, or choose a private trip with hotel pickup, lunch, and more flexibility. You’ll watch for dolphins near Balicasag, snorkel with local guides among coral and turtles, and return after about six hours. Guide Fabio has been especially responsive when weather changes affect plans.

“The activity was rescheduled a few times due to cyclone warning but our tour guide Fabio was very responsive and kept us well informed about the rescheduling and came to pick us up at the hotel for the activity, however the boat rider and handler did not live up to their expectations. We had a very good view of the Dolphins., but when we reached Balicasag island for snorkelling activities our boat stopped very far away from the shore than rest of the boats and we were made to walk on rocky waters where both me and my husband bruised ourselves. Especially my husband fell in water and badly bruised…”

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