Port Barton Island Hopping Tour 2026

Island hopping is the top activity — snorkelling at Twin Reef, watching wild sea turtles at Turtle Point, walking the sandbar at Starfish Island, and eating fresh grilled fish on the beach. Beyond the water, Port Barton is a small, laid-back village with good restaurants, sunset views, and far fewer crowds than El Nido. Most travellers spend 2–3 nights. The Tour Z island hopping is the most complete way to see the area in a single day.

Tour Z charges ₱1,700 per person for Port Barton island hopping, including the mandatory ₱200 DOT eco-tax. The price includes the bangka boat, guide, snorkel mask, life vest, lunch, drinking water, and island entrance fees. Fins are not included.

It's the same price. Other operators charge ₱1,500 and then collect the mandatory ₱200 DOT eco-tax separately at the pier, making it ₱1,700 total. We include it upfront so there are no surprises on the day. The all-inclusive price is what it is — ₱1,700.

Yes, Turtle Point is one of Port Barton's known green sea turtle feeding areas, and turtle sightings are frequent in good conditions. They remain wild animals, so we never promise a sighting. If Turtle Point is crowded, our guide may wait, move to another stop, and return later.

Yes. The bangka is stable and the tour is suitable for all ages including children. Life vests are provided for everyone. Children who aren't confident swimmers can enjoy the stops from the boat or in shallow water near the beach.

The tour runs year-round. Best conditions are December through April — calm seas, excellent visibility, and dry weather. May through November brings more wind and occasional rain, but tours still operate in all but the roughest conditions.

Port Barton is quieter, more reef-focused, and usually better for travellers who care about turtles, snorkelling, and smaller groups. El Nido has the more dramatic limestone scenery and busier lagoon routes. Many guests do both: Port Barton for marine life, El Nido for cliffs and lagoons.

Yes. Solo travellers join shared departures often, and the group size stays small enough that it feels easy to meet people without being lost in a crowd. Message us on WhatsApp if you want to check how many guests are already booked for your date.

You can still join. Life vests are provided for every guest, and you can stay near the boat, float beside the guide, or enjoy beach stops without entering deeper water. Tell the guide before departure so we can support you properly at each stop.

Yes, especially for children who enjoy boats, beaches, and shallow water. The bangka is stable, life vests are provided, and the crew helps families enter and exit the water. Parents should expect sun, salt water, and a full day outside, so hats, rash guards, and snacks help.

Yes. We cancel or reschedule when wind, swell, or local advisories make the route unsafe. If Tour Z cancels for weather, you receive a full refund or a free move to another available date.

Yes. Lunch and drinking water are included, but you can bring extra snacks, fruit, or non-alcoholic drinks if you like. Please avoid single-use plastic where possible and keep food packed securely so it does not blow into the water.

The tour starts on the beach in front of Mai Tai Bar in Port Barton. Arrive by 8:15 AM for check-in and briefing. The bangka departs at 8:30 AM and returns at about 4:00 PM.

No. Snorkel masks and life vests are included, but fins are not. Bring your own fins if you prefer swimming with them, especially if you plan to spend more time at Twin Reef and Fantastic Reef.

Yes — this is the most popular Palawan combination. Do the whale shark tour in Puerto Princesa first (hotel pickup 7:00 AM, back by 1:00 PM), then take the afternoon van to Port Barton (2–3 hours, ₱600–700). Island hopping the next morning. Two days, two completely different ecosystems — whale sharks in open ocean, sea turtles and coral reefs in sheltered bays. Whale shark season is April through October; island hopping runs year-round.

Use the booking calendar below, or WhatsApp us at +63 960 309 4195. Direct booking — no OTA fees. We confirm same-day via WhatsApp.

Maximum 18 guests per departure — enforced without exception. We turn down bookings when dates are full rather than adding guests. The standard bangka used by most Port Barton operators is licensed for 26 people, and many fill to that capacity. Tour Z caps at 18 by choice. The difference is tangible at every stop: 18 guests spread naturally across a reef; 26 feel crowded at Turtle Point and shoulder-to-shoulder at the beach stops.

Six stops in counter-clockwise order: Twin Reef and Fantastic Reef (fan corals, hard corals, 8–10 metre visibility — the best snorkelling of the day), Turtle Point (wild green sea turtles feeding on seagrass, passive observation), Starfish Island (shallow sandbar, Chocolate Chip starfish), Paradise Island (hidden white sand crescent, swimming), and Exotic Island (sheltered cove, Filipino island lunch). Tour Z's counter-clockwise route means we arrive at each stop before the boats that run the standard clockwise direction.

The best route depends on weather, current, visibility, and where other boats are already gathered. Tour Z normally runs counter-clockwise because it often reaches reef and turtle stops outside the busiest timing. The guide may change the order when conditions make another sequence better.

Free cancellation with 24 hours notice — full refund, no questions asked. Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour departure are non-refundable. If Tour Z cancels due to unsafe sea conditions or weather, you receive a full refund or free rescheduling to another available date. Book directly via WhatsApp or the calendar below for the fastest confirmation and clearest communication.