Planning a boat trip in Mactan, Cebu? Depending on your schedule, group size and whether you prefer a shared or private experience, there are three convenient tour options to consider.
🚤 1. Shared Mactan Cebu Island Hopping Tour
The Joiner Island Hopping Tour is a morning to early-afternoon shared trip aboard a larger deluxe outrigger boat.
The tour visits Gilutongan Marine Sanctuary for snorkeling and Nalusuan Island for swimming, snorkeling and lunch by the sea. A simple local handline fishing experience is also included.
Approximate schedule: 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Rate: From ₱4,000/pax
Best for: Travelers who want a comfortable shared boat and a classic morning island-hopping experience.
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🏝️ 2. Private Mactan Cebu Island Hopping Tour
The Private Island Hopping Tour gives your group exclusive use of a regular local outrigger boat.
It visits Caohagan Island, Nalusuan Island and Gilutongan Marine Sanctuary. Caohagan is known for its white-sand beach, with a wider sandbar that may be visible during low tide.
Approximate schedule: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Rate: ₱2,990–₱6,350/pax, depending on group size
Best for: Families and groups who value privacy and want to include Caohagan Island.
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🌅 3. Mactan Cebu Sunset Cruise
For travelers who prefer an afternoon activity, the Sunset Cruise Joiner Tour offers a shorter shared boat experience aboard a deluxe outrigger boat.
The tour includes snorkeling at San Vicente / Talima Marine Sanctuary, local handline fishing and a late-afternoon cruise through the Olango and Mactan Channel.
Approximate schedule: 2:40 PM–6:00 PM
Rate: From ₱3,500/pax
Best for: Travelers who want to keep their morning free or prefer a shorter afternoon cruise.
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🧭 Which Mactan Cebu Tour Should You Choose?
Choose the shared morning island-hopping tour if you want a larger, more comfortable boat and a visit to Gilutongan Marine Sanctuary and Nalusuan Island.
Choose the private island-hopping tour if you prefer having the boat exclusively for your group and want to include Caohagan Island.
Choose the sunset cruise if you prefer an afternoon schedule with snorkeling, fishing and late-day cruising.