Port Barton Island Hopping —
The Right Way
6 stops. Wild sea turtles. Fan coral reefs. Filipino island lunch. All included.
Port Barton Island Hopping Route — 6 Stops
Counter-clockwise routing with active crowd management — if a spot is busy, we move on and come back later. Less crowds, more experience.
Fan corals, bright tropical fish, 8–10m visibility. The best snorkeling of the day — and we get here first. Our guide selects the reef based on visibility and current on the day.
Port Barton's most memorable stop. Wild green sea turtles surface and feed here. Passive observation only — no chasing, no touching. Most groups see at least one; during peak season two or three is common.
Shallow sandbar famous for Chocolate Chip starfish. Wade in knee-deep, crystal-clear water. Look, don't lift — keeping them in the water is essential for their survival.
Two islands connected by a shallow sandbar at low tide — you can walk between them through knee-deep water. Powdery white sand, shade palms, and a sheltered cove. Lunch is served here.
One of Port Barton's most photogenic secrets — a crescent of fine white sand fringed by coconut palms. Far fewer operators stop here, which means you'll often arrive to find it completely empty.
Freshly prepared Filipino feast served on the beach: steamed rice, chicken adobo, fresh catch, sautéed vegetables, and tropical fruit. Shoes off, ocean in front of you.
ℹ️ 2025 update: German Island is now under private ownership and no longer accepts visitors. All stops above are currently accessible.
Sea Turtles at Turtle Point — Port Barton
Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are a threatened species. At Tour Z, turtle encounters mean watching from a distance — not chasing, not touching, never disturbing their natural behaviour.
Turtle Point is a permanent resident area. Sightings are frequent, especially earlier in the day. Our guide actively manages timing — if other boats are already at the spot, we visit another stop and come back when it's quieter.
₱1,700 — Everything
The ₱200 DOT eco-tax is included upfront. Most operators charge it separately at the pier — we don't.
Read This Before You Arrive
Everything you need to know — from getting here to what to pack. Most questions are answered below.
Port Barton has only 2 ATMs and they run dry in peak season. There are no card payments on board or at most local establishments. Come with enough pesos for the tour and your stay.
Meeting Point
Beach in front of Mai Tai Bar, Port Barton
Getting Here
Shared van from Puerto Princesa, 2–3 hours
What to Bring
Pack light — we provide the rest
House Rules
A few things that keep it good for everyone
Best Time to Visit Port Barton
The island hopping tour runs year-round — but seasons affect sea conditions, visibility, and crowd levels.
Tour runs all year. Dec–Apr offers the calmest seas and best visibility. Jun–Oct can bring choppy conditions — tours still operate unless weather is severe.
Port Barton Island Hopping — FAQ
Island hopping is the top activity — snorkelling at Twin Reef, watching wild sea turtles at Turtle Point, walking the sandbar at Starfish Island, and eating fresh grilled fish on the beach. Beyond the water, Port Barton is a small, laid-back village with good restaurants, sunset views, and far fewer crowds than El Nido. Most travellers spend 2–3 nights. The Tour Z island hopping is the most complete way to see the area in a single day.
It's the same price. Other operators charge ₱1,500 and then collect the mandatory ₱200 DOT eco-tax separately at the pier, making it ₱1,700 total. We include it upfront so there are no surprises on the day. The all-inclusive price is what it is — ₱1,700.
Turtle Point has resident sea turtles and sightings are frequent. We cannot guarantee a sighting — they're wild animals — but our guide actively manages the timing: if the spot is crowded, we move on and return when it's quieter, which significantly improves the odds. If the turtles aren't visible near the surface, the snorkelling at Twin Reef alone is worth the trip.
Yes. The bangka is stable and the tour is suitable for all ages including children. Life vests are provided for everyone. Children who aren't confident swimmers can enjoy the stops from the boat or in shallow water near the beach.
The tour runs year-round. Best conditions are December through April — calm seas, excellent visibility, and dry weather. May through November brings more wind and occasional rain, but tours still operate in all but the roughest conditions.
Use the booking calendar below, or WhatsApp us at +63 960 309 4195. Direct booking — no OTA fees. We confirm same-day via WhatsApp.
Maximum 18 guests per departure — enforced without exception. We turn down bookings when dates are full rather than adding guests. The standard bangka used by most Port Barton operators is licensed for 26 people, and many fill to that capacity. Tour Z caps at 18 by choice. The difference is tangible at every stop: 18 guests spread naturally across a reef; 26 feel crowded at Turtle Point and shoulder-to-shoulder at the beach stops.
Six stops in counter-clockwise order: Twin Reef and Fantastic Reef (fan corals, hard corals, 8–10 metre visibility — the best snorkelling of the day), Turtle Point (wild green sea turtles feeding on seagrass, passive observation), Starfish Island (shallow sandbar, Chocolate Chip starfish), Paradise Island (hidden white sand crescent, swimming), and Exotic Island (sheltered cove, Filipino island lunch). Tour Z's counter-clockwise route means we arrive at each stop before the boats that run the standard clockwise direction.
Free cancellation with 24 hours notice — full refund, no questions asked. Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour departure are non-refundable. If Tour Z cancels due to unsafe sea conditions or weather, you receive a full refund or free rescheduling to another available date. Book directly via WhatsApp or the calendar below for the fastest confirmation and clearest communication.
Check Availability
Direct booking. No OTA fees. We confirm every booking personally.
See You on the Water
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, and a good appetite. We'll handle everything else.