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    Honda Bay

    1,977 Reviews
    #12 of 48 things to do in Puerto Princesa
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    Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines
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    An Island Hopping Tour in Honda bay
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    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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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    DON’T GET OVERCHARGED FOR A TOUR!!

    We recently visited Puerto Princesa and took the advice of one reviewer on here to go to Honda bay on our own and not pay for a tour (1500 pesos/per person). EXCELLENT advice! If you can do it, go on your own. You can rent...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    3  Thank Edwin M
    Reviewed June 8, 2019 via mobile
    Not worth it!!

    We booked a tour to Honda bay. It's was too pricey.. nothing spectacular about this tour. The water was dirty and too crowded. I do not recommend this at all. Not would be a waste of money and time.

    Date of experience: June 2019
    2  Thank GoPlaces799340
    Reviewed June 4, 2019
    Go to El Nido instead

    They take you to three Islands. There is only one you can snorkel and see fish the others you are just there to drink and swim I guess but the water is not very pretty. I only went back to Palawan because I had such...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    1  Thank Alton A
    Reviewed June 2, 2019 via mobile
    WASTED TIME, WASTED MONEY!

    We booked Honda Bay tour this month and were TOTALLY DISSAPPOINTED! We haven't found absolutely nothing exciting about this trip - many people, poor snorcheling, polluted beaches, swimming just in restricted area. Don't waste time in PPS and go directly to El Nido, island hoping...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    1  Thank Michaela T
    Reviewed May 30, 2019 via mobile
    Adventure you should not miss

    Enjoyed the pristine water, worth the dip in a hot summer afternoon........................ Go and try the experience.

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank anafed
    Reviewed May 29, 2019 via mobile
    Snorkeling! A must try

    Had an amazing and blasts experienced. Island hopping and snorkelling.💦🐠🐟. Lunch was 😋. Had an amazing guide (Eco) from Corazon travel. Will do it again!

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank alrheadam
    Reviewed May 29, 2019 via mobile
    Fish feeding!

    Safe and convenient Make sure to buy plenty of bread for the fish feeding Boatmen are nice Kids loved the floating bridgeway to the boat Comfort room & shower area in the port needs to be improved though

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank wengM18
    Reviewed May 24, 2019 via mobile
    Great alternative to the underground river tour

    Against everyone’s advice, our group decided to do a DIY tour of Honda Bay. Awesome decision on our part.. Trike to honda bay costs around 200-250 one way or up to 500 PHP round trip. You can haggle for up to 150 PHP but that...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    1  Thank roseielle
    Reviewed May 23, 2019
    Palawan Beaches

    It is a three island tour which are Starfish, Luli, and Cowrie islands. You will see many fishes and a few starfishes in Starfish Island. There is a jumping board in Luli but attached to one of its huts. It was high tide and the...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    1  Thank eatee2018
    Reviewed May 21, 2019 via mobile
    Honda Bay drive

    Our family had a “funtastic” day at Honda bay. Great waters of Palawan captivated us. We’ll surely keep coming back.

    Date of experience: May 2019
    1  Thank jen4rej
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    liuyuchun
    February 19, 2019|
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    Response from daphne-jem | Reviewed this property |
    Some hotels have a package including transpo service from Puerto Princessa to El Nido v.v. If your hotel doesn’t offer, try booking in KLOOK. hassle free they can fetchu from the airport to your hotel v.v
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    January 27, 2019|
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    Response from akamis | Reviewed this property |
    DIY is a hassle in a place like Puerto. Tours give you many additional services so in my opinion Tour package is more better option. By DIY you'll not be able so save much, max 300 PHP maybe. If you want to try DIY, reach... More
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    March 29, 2018|
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    Response from kaitoukate | Reviewed this property |
    Snorkels costs Php 150, but I recommend you check the snorkels coz I took one that is cracked and waters seeps in so I didn't really enjoy the snorkeling that much.
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