A Complete Guide to Island Hopping in Port Barton, Palawan
The island hopping tour in Port Barton was among our favorite tours we did in all of the Philippines!
While Port Barton doesn’t have the towering limestone cliffs that other hot spots of Palawan have to offer, the quality of the tour here surpassed any we did in El Nido or Coron.
Highlights of Island Hopping in Port Barton
Port Barton’s island hopping tours offer an unforgettable experience, taking you to stunning destinations filled with snorkeling, relaxation, and natural beauty.
Starfish Island
They call it Starfish Island, but it is really just a sandbank in the middle of the bay. Starfish Island is known for its abundance of chocolate chip starfish!
Please note: Do not touch or disturb the starfish. You can damage or kill them.
Turtle Spot
Port Barton is famous for its sea turtles, and this snorkeling spot between German Island and Marindeg Island is where you’re most likely to find them.
We saw 2 sea turtles while we were snorkeling here!
Paradise Island
This island really was a paradise! We were the only boat here for the duration of our time, so we had the island all to ourselves.
The beach was beautiful and the water was perfect for swimming. We had lots of time here to enjoy the beach and relax.
This is where we enjoyed our buffet lunch! Joey and his crew cook it up on the back of the boat on the way to the island.
It was a mix of typical Filipino food. Rice, chicken adobo, pancit noodles, fresh seafood, fruits and veggies. It was delicious – one of the best meals we had throughout our time in the Philippines!
Exotic Island
Another beautiful island that we had pretty much all to ourselves. Our guide Joey told us he visits Paradise island first, whereas most other tours come here first, so we avoid the ‘crowds’, which in Port Barton is only a few other boats!
Here you can snorkel on the nearby reefs or just enjoy another amazing beach.
During long tide, you can walk through the shallow water to neighboring Albaguin Island!
Twin Reef
Known as the best snorkeling spot in Port Barton, Twin Reef is home to vibrant coral reefs and a variety of colorful fish.
Why Choose a Port Barton Island Hopping Tour?
The Island Hopping Tour in Port Barton was among the best tours we did in all of the Philippines!
If you’ve done any tours in El Nido or Coron, you’ll know how busy they are. Here in Port Barton, there are no crowds!
The busiest spot we visited was Starfish Island, where there was 3-4 boats. All of the other stops, we only had 1 or 2 other boats to compete with. Joey and his crew made an effort to ensure we missed any ‘crowds’ by doing the itinerary in a different order, so most of the day we had spots mostly to ourselves!
Our tour crew were great and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves, compared to El Nido/Coron where we felt like we were just being shuffled from stop to stop.
What’s Included in a Port Barton Island Hopping Tour?
Port Barton Island Hopping Tour Cost:
For our tour, we paid ₽1400 per person ($35CAD or $24USD)
₽200 of that was for an environmental fee.
- Five of the Most Popular Spots in Port Barton: Starfish island, 2 beaches and 2 snorkeling spots
- Snorkeling Gear and Life Jackets
- Delicious Buffet Lunch + Drinks: A spread of local specialties, including grilled seafood, meats, fresh vegetables, and tropical fruits, served picnic-style on one of the islands and drinks were served after lunch.
- Â Pickup and Dropoff at Itaytay Beach (the main beach in Port Barton)
Where should I book my Port Barton Island Hopping Tour?
We booked our tour with Island Hopping in Port Barton with Joey. Joey and his brothers run this company, and ensured we had a great time!
You can contact Joey via Facebook, either messenger or his phone and email are listed there, or via his instagram, @portbartonwithlocals. You can also check out his rave reviews on Google.
During our time in Port Barton, we also became friends with another local named Aivan. He spins fire at Happy Bar (great spot to watch the sunset btw) at night, and offers a variety of tours around Port Barton during the day. We spent a few nights spinning fire with him, and he was a great guy!
His family run St. Vincent Travel and Tours. Please also consider them for any of your needs in Port Barton, as they offer a variety of tours and services!
You can contact them via their Facebook page, which also have a phone number and email listed or via their Instagram.
If you are at all interested in fire staff, poi or any other form of fire spinning, he offers lessons and is a great teacher!
You can also catch his nightly fire performances at Happy Bar. After your tour, head there for happy hour and sunset, and then catch Aivan’s show once the sun goes down! (I recommend volunteering when he asks the crowd!)
Island Hopping in Port Barton Quick Guide:
Price:₱1400 per person
Time: Tours typically start at 9:00 AM with pickup around 8:30 AM from Itaytay Beach. Confirm timing with your tour operator.
Duration: Approx. 7-8 hours, returning to Port Barton before sunset.
Stops: 5-6 stops including a starfish sandbar, pristine beaches and snorkeling
Inclusions: Buffet lunch & drinks, The best spots Port Barton has to offer, Snorkeling gear and life jackets, Environmental fees, Pickup and dropoff at Itaytay Beach,
Facilities: There were no ‘proper’ bathrooms during the tour
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