Puerto Galera Island Hopping
About this tour
A favourite weekend escape from Manila, Puerto Galera sits on the northern tip of Mindoro and is ringed by some of Luzon's most accessible coral reefs. This island hopping tour cruises the coast by boat, with the headline stop being Coral Garden, a shallow dive site bursting with vibrant coral formations and tropical fish that makes for superb snorkelling and underwater photography.
The route often includes the Giant Clams Farm just minutes from Coral Garden, where you can snorkel over enormous clams, some up to 60 years old, and an underwater cave near the beaches of San Antonio Island. Along the way you will swim and sunbathe at picturesque spots like Long Beach and other quiet coves, with the lively dive town of Sabang as your launching point.
The roughly 6-hour outing is well suited to families and casual snorkelers, combining easy boat transfers, several reef and beach stops, and warm, clear water that stays calm through most of the dry season.
Highlights
- ✓Snorkel the vibrant Coral Garden, a shallow reef full of tropical fish
- ✓See decades-old giant clams at the Giant Clams Farm
- ✓Explore an underwater cave near San Antonio Island
- ✓Swim and relax at Long Beach and quiet coves
- ✓Easy weekend boat tour from the dive hub of Sabang
What's included
- ✓Boat for island hopping
- ✓Snorkelling gear
- ✓Local guide and boatman
- ✓Terminal and environmental fees
About the area
Puerto Galera lies on the northern coast of Oriental Mindoro, a short ferry ride from Batangas and one of the closest reef destinations to Manila. Sabang is its bustling dive village, while nearby coves and the protected reefs of the Verde Island Passage make it a renowned diving and snorkelling hub.
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