The 7 Best Philippines River Cruises

1.Puerto Princesa: Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $77Our pick

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang for a motorboat ride into the Underground River, an audio-guided cave visit, Filipino buffet lunch, an 800-meter coastal zipline, and a mangrove paddleboat tour. Guides such as Jeff, Steph, Echo, and Rowena have helped make the day friendly and well organized, but expect long transfers and plenty of walking.

“From pick up to drop back at hotel we were looked after so very well by Joshua and our driver and all guides during the day”

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2.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Take a 14-hour Bohol day trip from Cebu with ferry transfers, an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, and lunch on the Loboc River Cruise. You’ll visit the Chocolate Hills, Bilar Mahogany Forest, Tarsier Conservation Area, Baclayon Church, and Blood Compact Monument. Guides such as Dolly, Jojo, Janis, and Genesis have earned special praise for their humor and local insight.

“I liked the tour. The guide gave us a lot of interesting information, both on the history and the customs. The main things to see where the chocolate hills, the tarsiers and the river cruise. The blood compact monument is a very short stop at a modern statue; the church is interesting but like many others; and at the mahogany forest we didn't stop, just went through. We spent most of the time travelling (on the boat to and from Bohol, and on the car), but that was expected. What I didn't like was that I had to wait a lot of time in the morning before taking the boat…”

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3.Bohol: Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend about eight hours exploring Bohol by air-conditioned van, with stops at the Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, a tarsier conservation area, the Man-Made Forest, Chocolate Hills, and Loboc River. Your driver handles transport and entrance fees, while the river cruise includes a buffet and Filipino entertainment. Shared and private options are available.

“Was a great way to explore a lot of things in one day. The River Cruise was a highlight. You only get 30 minutes at the Chocolate Hills though which is not a lot of time to enjoy the views with the amount of tourists visiting.”

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4.Shared Firefly Watching Cruise on Bohol’s Scenic Loboc River

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $32Best value

Ride from Panglao or Tagbilaran to Loboc River, then board a shared night boat beneath mangroves lit by fireflies. An English or Tagalog guide explains the river and its wildlife, while a local driver handles the return trip. The boat viewing lasts about 27 to 30 minutes, so most of your three-hour outing is spent on the road.

“allora, di per sé è un'attività molto bella in quanto ti permetti a vedere degli animali come le lucciole che sono ormai introvabili al giorno d'oggi in altre parti del mondo, per il costo però l'attività è stata troppo veloce. Se dovessi recensire do un sette su 10”

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5.Beyond Boracay River Fun & Sunset Cruise by Haqqy Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $37

Spend seven social hours beyond Boracay with a jeepney ride through Malay, swimming at Nabaoy River, a banana-leaf boodle lunch, games, four drinks, and a DJ-led sunset boat party. Friendly English and Tagalog hosts keep the day moving. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, and cash for the 50 PHP river fee.

“We had a lot of fun. The crew is really great and brings so much joy”

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6.Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River Cruise, and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $68Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Bohol by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See the Chocolate Hills and Bilar Man-Made Forest, watch tarsiers at the conservation area, visit Baclayon Church, and enjoy a buffet lunch aboard a Loboc River cruise. Guide Jehu is friendly and fun, while optional Butterfly Sanctuary or Hinagdanan Cave stops cost extra.

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7.Cebu: Bohol Countryside and Loboc River Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 14 hours · from $139

Take a private 14-hour tour from Cebu City or Mactan to Bohol by ferry. Visit the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon Church, Loboc River, and more. Your driver, such as Danillo, may also serve as your guide, with a licensed guide available for an extra ₱2,500 if requested.

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