Overview
Just 30 minutes by car from Puerto Princesa, Honda Bay is an island-hopping hotspot dotted with small islands like Luli, Cowrie, and Starfish. It's much closer than El Nido or Coron, making it ideal as a family day trip — calm shallow water is perfect for snorkeling with kids. Tours typically include a fresh seafood barbecue lunch. Tour about PHP 1,500-2,500 (lunch included). 30 minutes by car from Puerto Princesa.
Opening Hours
Tours depart 08:00-09:00 daily
Travel Tips
Easy day trip from Puerto Princesa — great for short itineraries. Spot live starfish at Starfish Island.
Hotels near Honda Bay
Hotels and guesthouses in Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Other attractions in Palawan
El Nido Island Hopping
Boat tours through limestone cliffs and emerald lagoons — the highlight of any Palawan trip.
Coron Wreck Diving
A world-class diving site exploring WWII Japanese shipwrecks.
Puerto Princesa Underground River
The world's longest navigable underground river — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Nacpan Beach
A pristine 4km white-sand beach near El Nido.
Kayangan Lake (Coron)
Known as the cleanest lake in the Philippines — Coron's crown jewel.
Twin Lagoon (Coron)
Two interconnected lagoons linked by a narrow cave — a Coron must-see.
El Nido Big Lagoon
An emerald lagoon ringed by towering cliffs — El Nido's signature view.