Published on Apr, 2025
Loved this trip so much!
Precomms were great, I messaged to check the pick up time and got a reply within minutes so I felt confident and relaxed. My guide Melchor messaged in the morning (my fault I did not pick up as hotel room WiFi wasn’t working) and he was there bang on time. On the way he explained the day and what we’d be doing. The boat was fun (I’m totally baffled about reviews mentioning the sound, it sounds like a boat with an engine, it’s not a big tourist ship that’s the fun of it!) The crew and guide were really helpful helping me get in and out the boat and very attentive. Melchor came snorkelling with me, helped me take pictures and also rescued me for almost swimming into some jellyfish and splashed them out the sea - he was on the ball, thank you!
The first spot for snorkelling was my favourite, so many different coloured fish (and I found Nemo!) and so bright, colourful and tropical. I didn’t bump into any other people and it looked like a group had just arrived as we were leaving. The second island was also great, Melchor recommended I try the fresh coconut at the bar and I did and oh it is worth it! And only 150php! (Take small amount of cash) and some different fish. The final stop is a lovely sandbar island and as tide was low a lot of boats had skipped so there was only me and a couple of other tourists, I managed to find a shady spot under a palm tree and felt like I had my own desert island for half an hour. Lunch included more food than I could eat. Anything you don’t need for an island is totally fine to leave on the boat. I felt like nothing was any trouble and it was a day for me. Great day!
