Private Tour
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This new Mactan Island Hopping tour package lets you experience the beauty of the islands surrounding Mactan Cebu. You will be able to visit 3 main islands, Hilutungan, Caohagan and Nalusuan Islands. Included in this package are pick up and drop off from your hotel in Cebu or Mactan, and barbeque lunch. Best thing about this package is that this is a private tour and not shared with others. You will be able to manage your own time.
Shared / joiners tour option available for this tour. Minimum of 5pax for the tour will proceed. Confirmation and the pick up time will be sent through email.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Caohagan Island
One of the beautiful islands found in Mactan reef. You can also relax in their white sand beach area.
Hilutungan Island
Another beautiful island to visit during the island hopping is the Hilutungan (Gilutungan) island. This is where you can snorkel at the snorkeling area where you can find lots of fishes.
What‘s Included
To be served at noon on the boat (semi buffet) with bottle of water
Boatman and boat crew to assist you
Private Motorized Boat used for island hopping (6 hours)
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Pick up and drop off to your hotel with our experienced driver
Towel
Shower Room
Fins
Options
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
Pickup included
Shared / Joiners Option
SHARED / JOINERS: This is a joined tour mixed with other people. Minimum of 5 pax. Will confirm
pick up time thru email.
Pickup included
Reviews
142 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snorkeling trip
Chris D,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The boat crew are absolutely fantastic and go out of their way to make sure the guests are happy and enjoying themselves. One even gave his sandals to a passenger to use because she did not have any water footwear and the ground was filled with rocks.
Enjoyable safe snorkeling
Brie360,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really beautiful islands, good food, friendly guides. No deep water snorkeling only shallow, very flat waters and stunning fish! Boat is very loud but would reccomend!
Bad experience
dgb89rnp4w,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The guide was not very helpful just on his phone and talking to what appeared to be family on board. Our seafood lunch was left out in the sunshine for about three hours on the boat before lunch so we didn’t eat it for fear of food poisoning It was very difficult to get on and off the boat at the two islands we stopped at the first island there was no option to get off at all We did a couple of trips in KL last year and they were excellent. This trip was expensive and a waste of money and a days holiday
Exceptional day
Laura1tahiti,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super day I recommend this day snorkeling visit of the islands and activities in the afternoon 3 in 1 jet ski parasailing and banana boat!!! Our driver and guide Abam was amazing a very big thank you to him for this day that made it amazing!! Perfect service with him ... everything was perfect I recommend and book with Cebu tours in the future thank you
Swimming with whale shark, turtles and sardines.
rachel b,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely 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
1.00Food 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
4.00We 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
1.00This 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
5.00This 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
4.00The 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.
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