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• Swimming with whale shark, turtles and sardines.

  rachel b,Mar 7, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Absolutely amazing experience from pick up to drop off. Big day with 2am pick up but was well worth it. We swam with the whale sharks, turtles and sardines. Waterfalls were stunning and the fish spa was so relaxing. The guides went above and beyond to make the whole experience fantastic. Totally recommended

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Food poisoning bonanza awaits

  jennifer w,Feb 26, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  Food left out for 4 hours in hot weather. We did not eat it in fear of food poisoning. Contacted supplier who stated no other tours had reported an outbreak but I’m sure they will come tomorrow

• A great way to spend a morning

  cowdyn,Feb 24, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  We really enjoyed our day, we had a boat all to ourselves and it was a very chilled experience. The snorkelling was good and the islands were pretty. The lunch was simple but tasty. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was value for money for us as a couple but not sure it would be worth it for a whole family.

• Absolute Disaster – Unsafe, Disorganised and a Total Rip-Off

  Tivolee S,Feb 18, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  This was hands down the worst tour experience I have ever had, and I strongly believe it should be removed from Viator immediately. To start, we were picked up 1.5 hours late with zero communication. No message, no update, nothing. We spent a fortune making phone calls just trying to find out if anyone was coming. When we finally reached the port, it was the same story — no one knew what was happening, no instructions, no organisation, and no atmosphere whatsoever. Lunch was an absolute health risk. The food was placed out on the table long before we were told to eat, sitting in the hot sun for hours. We didn’t eat until 1:30pm, after it had been sitting out the entire time. Completely unacceptable and honestly unsafe. The tour advertised three islands included, but when we got to the third, we were told we had to pay extra to go there. That is false advertising and a blatant rip-off. The boat itself felt unsafe. The motor did not work properly, and it took us 1.5 hours just to get back. We were literally the only boat out on the ocean, which made the whole situation even more frightening. Passengers were genuinely scared, and I honestly felt like something could go seriously wrong. On top of all this, staff spoke virtually no English, so we couldn’t even communicate concerns or ask basic questions. There was no professionalism, no organisation, and absolutely no regard for safety or customer experience. Do NOT book this tour. Ever. It was overpriced, poorly run, unsafe, and completely misrepresented. This operator should be investigated and removed from the platform.

• Fantastic day out from Cebu City

  KEVIN M,Feb 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is a great day trip if you are staying in Cebu City. You will have to spend some time getting from your hotel to the port, and back, at the end of the trip, but this is completely normal, anywhere. Don't believe the negative reviews here. The driver is excellent, as are the guys on the boat. Lunch was excellent! I had a great day and very much enjoyed the trip. It was worth the money.

• Good tour to discover 3 islands from Mactan

  Christophe D,Feb 3, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  The tour was fairly well organised and in line with the description. The time on each stop was appropriate, the lunch provided was tasty, and our captain was nice. Things to know: - The tour starts from Cordova (southern tip of Mactan Island) which is far from most hotels (30 minutes' drive from the Shangri-La) - The crew speaks very little English, so do not expect a lot of explanation - Bring your own snorkelling equipment: the one provided is low quality - At the first stop, a fisherman/lifeguard (?) oversold us on fresh seafood. Just skip it, not worth it.

  

  

  

  

• The service team are helpful, friendly and we enjoyed the day very much

  sauwanbessie m,Feb 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  The outcome is what we expected. Hope to have a little more introductions and guides to the islands.

• An okay trip

  steph82,Jan 31, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  It was good communication before the trip. Having needed to be cancelled due to not enough numbers. Went the next day. Pick up was a little late but understandable due to traffic etc. the tour it self was okay, yes the boat was extremely loud but brought ear plugs as others had said it was loud. Water shoes would be great…. As getting to one of the islands means walking through the water. Snorkelling was fantastic, I would recommend bringing your own gear for better experience… life jackets are available for those that are not confident swimmers. Don’t expect the guide to guide … received minimal explanation of where we were and what was happening… the guide didn’t even get into the water to show or point out some of the more interesting fish … which would have been great for the less advanced snorkellers … Island stops were a bit random … Nalusuan and Caohagan islands no explanation about island … that would have been nice. Lunch was good - but wasn’t cooked on the boat at the time - that would have been better Yes there is some selling on the islands and from the boats - this is how some make their income don’t be afraid to haggle … 200 peso for coconut is too much.

  

  

  

  

• Do not recomend

  Natalia S,Jan 26, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  Unfortunately, this tour was a major disappointment and not worth the price. Around 90% of the trip was spent traveling. The boat was extremely loud and in poor condition, making the journey uncomfortable. Due to strong waves, snorkeling was only possible for a very short time. The trip to the island took almost two hours each way, not one hour as advertised. We stayed on the island for only one hour instead of the promised two hours. Because of the late return at 5:00 PM, I missed another tour that I had already planned and paid for. The tour also mentioned water or soft drinks, but no choice was given — only plain water was provided. Overall, the experience did not match the description and was far from worth the money. I would not recommend this tour unless major improvements are made.

• Don’t do it

  tene2017,Jan 15, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  This tour was a disappointment. We went snorkeling at the first location, where there was very little to see. I was bitten by sea lice and my husband by a jellyfish. We were told it would not have been a box jellyfish, although we were also told that box jellyfish are in the water, which raises the question of why wetsuits aren’t provided. Similar to another guest in December, the food, including cooked prawns and rice, sat out for around five hours before being offered for lunch. So much for ‘reviewing their procedures’. The guide was friendly and shared some local history, but did not actually guide us during the tour. I would not recommend this tour at all. At best, there is very little value in the experience, and at worst, there is a real risk of food poisoning or jellyfish stings.

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