Snorkel at Napaling and Swim with the Panglao Sardines

Absolutely! Here’s a positive two-paragraph review of the Napaling Sardines Tour in Bohol, written from the perspective of a tourist: ⸻ Swimming with the sardines in Napaling was one of the most surreal experiences I’ve had in the Philippines. The moment I dipped below the surface, I was surrounded by a shimmering wall of fish, moving in perfect harmony. The visibility was excellent, and the sardine run was just breathtaking—it felt like being inside a living, moving artwork. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt safe throughout the tour. What I also appreciated was how accessible the experience was—even for beginner snorkelers. The waters were calm, and the marine life, beyond the sardines, was also impressive. The staff were well-organized, the gear provided was in good condition, and everything ran smoothly. It’s definitely a must-do activity if you’re in Bohol and looking for a mix of adventure and natural wonder!

Had the best time with Freedive Academy Panglao! I was well taken care of (had a guide to myself when snorkeling with the sardines + they will take you to the site and will wait for you), they will provide you with all the equipments you might need (googles, snorkel, fins) and everyone was so nice!!! Will definitely book this activity again!

It was great experiencing such a spectacular sardine snorkeling for the first time, much more fun than regular diving spots. The instructor was very nice and took great photos; having the photography experience was really awesome. Although I can't freedive to capture the "Instagrammable" shots, my friends' photos turned out beautifully.

Very satisfied, met a great guide, very patient with us, helped us take a lot of photos and videos, recommended❤️

All the staff were friendly, especially the female coach who took care of me throughout the whole process and followed me all the time, which was very safe. I will come again next time.

Thank you so much for your excellent assistance during my first snorkeling experience. Your detailed explanation of how to wear the equipment made me feel very comfortable and ready to start. We traveled by motorbike with our guide from the school, and their constant support by my side throughout the snorkeling session allowed me to relax and enjoy myself completely. It was also wonderful that you took so many photos and videos and copied them directly to my iPhone on the spot. The availability of towels for the shower facilities was very convenient, as it meant I only needed to bring my swimsuit and a change of clothes. However, one minor point is that wearing a life jacket was mandatory, and an additional payment of 350 pesos was required on the day. I believe it would be helpful to provide this information in advance for smoother preparation. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Booking our Napaling Reef snorkeling through Panglao Freedive Academy made the process so easy! We arrived, readied ourselves with goggles snorkels and flippers and off we went. Our guide Ryan took fantastic photos and videos of us swimming with the sardines and easily uploaded them to my iPhone on our return. Recommended going earlier in the morning when less people are on the reef. It was a fantastic morning!!

it was amazing! The guides were incredible, the made us feel super safe. My partner was scared and they helped her through it to get some great photos. The photography was amazing, photos we will treasure for a lifetime. this is a must do! I also booked a day in advance but with a simple phone call, they were able to get me in the same day which fit our schedule much better.

it was a very fun experience! went solo and found this package super convenient, had good and easy communication with the service provider, helpful guides, and you’d be able to a variety of marine life. at the snorkeling site.

Me and my 7-year-old daughter had the most amazing time of our life! Thank you so much for making sure that we were safe and having fun! Our scuberdiving instructor was always looking after our safety, took us to the ocean with swarming sardines, and sent us all the videos via Go Pro! 😌Definitely recommend you for this experience!!! You will NEVER forget! ❤️