Philippines · Kayak & paddle
Kayaking and paddling in the Philippines: only operators with a confirmed program
About this list
When you look for kayaking and paddling in the Philippines, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 16 operators in the Philippines on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a kayak or paddle program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span 9 regions, including Anilao & Mabini, Cebu & Mactan, Cebu, Coron & Busuanga, Davao & Samal and Moalboal. 11 of the 16 operators (69%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Oct–Jul and Dec–Apr among them. There is no single season for the Philippines, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. 13 are listed as open to beginners and 1 as open to children. Operators with structured encounter data list birds, whale shark and coral as target species. Ways to meet them: land-based watching, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. 14 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.
16 listed operators
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Philippines · Anilao & Mabini
Porto Novo Anilao Dive & Leisure Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 4,000–10,500 / diver
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Anilao & Mabini
Pier Uno Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 2,500 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Bluewater Maribago Watersports
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- ₱300–500
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Cebu White Sands Aqua Sports & Recreation
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Plantation Bay Water Sports
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 16,000 net / 2 guests
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Cebu
Bluewater Sumilon Dive Center
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
Big Dream Boatman · Coron–El Nido Expedition
SnorkelingIsland hopping & boat tripsKayak & paddle- Season
- Oct–Jul
- Price
- USD 599 sale
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
Busuanga Bay Lodge
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 11,200–16,500/boat
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Davao & Samal
Discovery Samal
SnorkelingBeach & water playIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 500/hour
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Davao & Samal
Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort
SwimmingBeach & water playIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Davao & Samal
Pearl Farm Beach Resort
SnorkelingBeach & water playIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Moalboal
Pescadores Suites Moalboal · Reef & Clear Kayak
SnorkelingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Moalboal
Ravenala Beach Bungalows · Dive Center
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 1,600 / dive
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Pangasinan & Hundred Islands
Bued Mangrove Park
Island hopping & boat tripsKayak & paddleFamily & kids- Season
- Dec–Apr
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official tourism source
Philippines · Puerto Galera
Sunset at Aninuan Beach Resort
Scuba divingBeach & water play- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Philippines · Sipalay & Negros Occidental
Bugana Beach & Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Kayaking and paddling by region in the Philippines
Other activities in the Philippines
- Scuba diving in the Philippines369
- Island hopping and boat trips in the Philippines212
- Snorkeling in the Philippines149
- Marine life encounters in the Philippines80
- Freediving in the Philippines75
- Beaches and water play in the Philippines74
- Family water activities in the Philippines43
- Swimming in the Philippines42
- Surfing and SUP in the Philippines9
- Liveaboards in the Philippines5
Marine life in the Philippines
Frequently asked questions
How many operators run kayaking and paddling in the Philippines?
16 are listed now. Only operators whose kayak or paddle program is confirmed by the structured activity classification are included; ones that merely mention the word in their description are not.
Can I see prices for kayaking and paddling in the Philippines before I book?
11 of the 16 operators (69%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.
When is a good time for kayaking and paddling in the Philippines?
Operators list different seasons, Oct–Jul and Dec–Apr among them. There is no single season for the Philippines, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.
Where in the Philippines can you find kayaking and paddling?
Operators are listed in Anilao & Mabini, Cebu & Mactan, Cebu, Coron & Busuanga, Davao & Samal, Moalboal, Pangasinan & Hundred Islands and Puerto Galera, 9 regions in all. Each region page shows only that region's operators.
Can beginners or children join?
On record, 13 accept beginners and 1 accept children. Age limits and requirements differ by operator, so check before you book.