Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping with Buffet Lunch

Overview

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If you’re going to stay in Puerto Princesa, Palawan in the Philippines for at least few days, Island Hopping on the Honda Bay is one of top things to do in Palawan. It’s also one of top things that tourists would do when they’re in the area.

A short boat ride from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, to Honda Bay, where you can visit multiple islands in a single day. See what Luli Island, Cowrie Island, and Starfish Islands have some time to spare to swim, snorkel (rent your own gear) for a closer view at marine life, or simply relax on a white-sand beach under the sun. Hotel pickup and included lunch makes this island-hopping experience more pleasant and a cinch to execute with little planning. Chance to observe and even get close to marine life.Convenient hotel pickup and lunch included.

Honda Bay is something you cannot miss when you’re in Puerto Princesa, Palawan!

Go and grab it while you’re at it! =)

Ready your go pro or water proof camera and jump on now!

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies when accompanied by at least 1 adult

On Private Tours, adult rate applies to children as well

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Subject to favorable weather conditions.

If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternative tour

An $20 transfer surcharge may apply if your hotel is located outside Puerto Princesa

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Transport by air-conditioned tourist van

Taxes

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Puerto Princesa

Processing of park permits and fees

Environmental Fee

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park

You will be in a Wharf were boat are ready to go for the Island hopping.. The full-day tour Honda Bay Island Hopping will starts at 7 a.m. when you're picked up at your hotel. You'll be driven 20-45 minutes from the town to the wharf. Snorkel equipment can be rented here before you jump on the boat. Please prepare your Environmental Fees since agency are not allowed to pay it, the government want it to be actual payment.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Lu-Li Island

Luli Island got its name because its sandbar appears and disappears (lulubog and lilitaw), depending on the tide. This is part of the Honda Bay Island hopping tour you can do from Puerto Princesa city. It has powdery cream-colored sand and clear emerald waters perfect for swimming and beach bumming. You will then be transferred by boat to Luli Island. Luli is a play on the local dialect's words "lulubog-lilitaw," which indirectly means "Now you see it; now you don't." This is because the island is visible only when the tide is low and becomes underwater as soon as it gets high. You will spend about an hour on this island. You can snorkel, swim, and sunbathe. After your stay on Luli island, you will proceed to Pambato Reef where you can snorkel with amazing marine life. You will see giant clams, colorful fish, and live corals. Enjoy sunbathing on the beaches, go swimming or snorkeling in the crystal clear waters and get close to beautiful marine life. - Please bring money for the Environmental Fees which they required for actual payment and no advance booking of Environmental Fees

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Honda Bay with Lunch (Shared)

Shared Tour: • Airconditioned Van Service • Picnic Lunch • Entrance, Island, Cottage Port, and Boat Fees
Pickup included

Budgeted Private Hondabay Tour

Private Tour Hondabay: Private Vehicle+Private Boat+Tour
Pickup included

Honda Bay with Lunch (Private)

Honday Bay with Lunch -Private: • Private AC Van Service • Picnic Lunch • Entrance, Island, Cottage Port, and Boat Fees • Services of Licensed Tour Guide
Pickup included

Honda Bay with Lunch

Honda Bay with Lunch: Shared Van + License Guide + Buffet Lunch + Entrance Fee + Boat Fee + 2-3 Islands
Pickup included

Honda Bay & Firefly

Honda Bay & Firefly with Meal
Pickup included

Honday Bay w/ Lunch

Van + License Guide + Buffet Lunch + Entrance Fee + Boat Fee + 2-3 Islands + Snorkels (Rented Only) + Aqua Shoes (Rented only)
Pickup included

Reviews

3.38

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Frustration and indignation over the failure to comply with the agreement made
MabeldelSocorro C,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Terrible, they just didn't come to pick us up. I tried to communicate with the Enterprise but you didn't answer the phone. I await the refund of the reservation by Viator
Good location, but it's the wonderful staff that makes this an enjoyable stay
Samuelboy,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Staff in this hotel make it a wonderful experience. They are so warm , welcoming, friendly and helpful. The hotel is positioned close to restaurants and bars. The hotel itself is the top floor of a locals shopping centre. The room I had was a deluxe. Very spacious with a balcony. The bar and restaurant afford lovely views of the coast. Lovely to sit on the roof terrace with a cool beer brought by my favourite bar staff person the lovely Lieziel.
AVOID BOOKING TOURS WITH VIATOR
THOMAS S,
Jan 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
AVOID VIATOR TOURS! I booked a tour to Honda Bay at Palawan and the Viator agent confirmed to me that no further details would be needed, and that I would have to pre-pay the full amount, which I have later found out, is twice the amount of local operators. Despite showing up at the agreed location, and the agreed time, no one came to pick me up. When I tried to get a refund, this was refused repeatedly. I strongly urge anyone to AVOID booking tours with this agency.
Honda Bay Island Hopping
Christopher F,
Nov 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best tour at Honda Bay Island hopping. Our tour guide made some very short memorable videos for us and our tour group. I have some great memories feeding the fish, snorkeling, riding the boat. We saw a sea cow while traveling between the islands. We also enjoyed a very well done lunch. There was plenty of food . I’ll miss Palawan.
Honda Bay
Nate H,
Feb 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took good care of us and the food was the best of all the tours we did. If you want to go snorkelling and have a beard I suggest getting the smaller mask and snorkel; rather than the larger full face one, couldn’t get a seal on the beard. Very good day was had by all.
Proceed with Caution
William R,
Jan 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00
Proceed with caution: after many years of loyalty, I will no longer use this service. When the third-party tour company cancelled our event due to high winds, we knew we were in good hands as Viator’s website offers the option to reschedule OR a full refund. Luckily, I was able to reschedule; however, my friend was unable as his flight prevented him from doing so. The third-part company that Viator contracted with, Rio Travel and Tour, offered me a refund of a fraction of what I paid. I refused their offer and I contacted Viator for support. Viator intervened and after a few hours I was offered a partial refund; not a full refund. This is a great disappointment as the website clearly states a change a schedule or full refund. (Google Viator and it’s in their description and it’s also outlined in the booking process) At a time when tourism is on the edge of rebounding and with more and more travelers writing and reading reviews to determine what is in their best interest, it’s too bad that Viator and Rio Travel and Tour faulted on their advertised promise. In addition to this review, I’m reaching out to the big enchilada, Mrs. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, person in charge at the Department of Tourism AND good friend of the person described in this message that couldn’t attend due to his flight schedule.
Great way to spend the day in Honda bay
TGB2019,
Nov 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Trip taken Nov 21 2022. The van picked us up from the Fersal hotel around 730 to drive us to Honda Bay. Kudos to our driver for navigating through Puerto Princesa traffic. We visited Starfish, Luli, and Cowrie islands. Lots of good swimming and snorkeling. Lunch provided at Starfish island (fish, fruits, soda. and of course rice). Nice hammocks to rest on at Luli. Starfish island lived up to its name, saw about 10 starfish while swimming about. The water was murky at Cowrie, so no chance to see fish of any kind. 300php charged as environmental fee upon entrance to Starfish island. Snorkel rentals 250php. Weather was overcast, but NO RAIN, which was a concern as it had rained heavily the previous 4 days in town. Back at hotel around. 415p. I recommend this trip.
Puerto Princesa Palawan January 2020
Chad T,
Jan 26, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00
This was a fun tour with one negative that I am inclined to mention. If you want to snorkel and are inclined to rent snorkel gear don't. The snorkeling area "reef" was extremely small and when I was there they must have had 60 people in the water at the same time. The other two islands that we visited were great and the water and beaches were fantastic. Overall a good trip if you are in Puerto Princesa but be aware of the snorkeling challenge.