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Honda Bay

Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
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Type: Bodies of Water
Description: Framing the coastline of the capital of Palawan, Puerto Princesa City is Honda Bay. Popular location for snorkeling and island hopping.
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Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We just visited two islands in Honda Bay, Star Fish and Pandan Island that we had our lunch. Pambato Reef has beautiful corals, different fishes and giant clams (but for some tourist they say Tubattaha Reef is much better). All in all I gave Honda Bay 5 points.

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Antipolo City, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We are 3adults plus 1 infant, we visited 3 islands namely Pambato Reef, Starfish Island, Luli Island. amongst the 3 Luli is the best. great view, well -perserved natural treasure. loved the diving board at luli island. my baby is very amazed with the fishes at pambato reef even he, who is just 1 year old, swam there. Very accommodating... More

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Manila, Philippines
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

We visited Reef, Lilu & Cowrie Islands.. I really enjoy the snorkeling activity with the fish & corals. This tour is with free lunch this was the best part after you had fish feeding & swam with the overlooking bakawan..

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australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

While we liked the overall Honda Bay tour of the three islands - my wife and I were both stung by jellyfish on the second island inside the "safe zone". My wife was stung badly on the thigh and I was luckier only grazed on the back of the leg, in total 4 people were stung in a matter of... More

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Lanzarote, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

After being in El Nido, Honda Bay was disappointing. A little polluted, water not as clear as El Nido.

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Parañaque, Metro Manila
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This tour definitely pales in comparison to island hoping in Coron. Your first stop is to go snorkeling around Balato reef. If there is such a thing as mass-production for snorkeling, this is definitely it. It is great for first timers as you are provided with a guide with a floating ring. Next stop is another island that is great... More

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London, United Kingdom
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

The raw materials are all there for an excellent experience - rolling green hills, towering mountains, deep blue seas and soft clean beaches. The snorkelling stop offs, the ones we were taken to at least, we're okay - I expected better. Unfortunately, I think the place was undermined by the slightly sloppy and haphazard tour/guide. There wasn't much of interest... More

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Dasmarinas City, Philippines
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23 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Fresh and delicious food, the way we were served and pampered. The very attentive staff at each Island we visited. I got myself hurt as I went off the boat, and a staff handed me ice to put over my sprain. Pandan Island is paradise. A must see!

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manila
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40 attraction reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We tried to DIY but ended up spending the same. Its better to book the 1400/pax tour inclusive of transfers, food and entrance fees. It's slightly higher but without the hassles of paying entrances fees in every island that you visit PLUS you will have no problem with what to eat. Though seafoods are abundant in Pandan island and you... More

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CDO
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16 attraction reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

great day out. we arranged our own trip diy , we had a banka to ourselves for 1500 pesos and our trike driver collected us on our return. snorkelling was good the waer warm and clear

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