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Honda Bay

Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
4.5 of 5 stars 155 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Description: Framing the coastline of the capital of Palawan, Puerto Princesa City is Honda Bay. Popular location for snorkeling and island hopping.
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Compared to other things in the Philippines, this is just an average destination/trip. But it's nice to vistit the island have your lunch, and take a swim. Don't have high expectations. More

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San Diego, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Water was crystal clean but 1 island had trash on the shore. More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is a destination to see in near Puerto Princesa. Take some time to stay in its fascinating white sand and blue water.... snorkeling and isalng hoppiong is a must... We're lucky to experience a sunny August when we went to Honda Bay.... More

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Los Angeles, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Do the Island hopping tour. It is totally worth the time and money. The islands you go to are really nice, though some are a bit touristy. More

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sta rosa philippines
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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our tour of honda bay would have been better if the weather was good, the sea was very wavy and it was very difficult to snorkle. we only saw 2 star fishes at star fish island. pandan island is very nice and love the variety of seafood available More

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UK
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

too many people at the same spot smashing up the corals! More

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Luzon, Philippines
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Snorkeling, Scuba diving and Fish feeding! Clear sky, clear waters, beautiful beaches = one glorious vacation. More

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manila
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The water temperature is perfect for swimming & snorkeling! More

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Quezon City
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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We hired a multicab when we went to honda bay for island hopping, not bad, its not that far from the city proper. We arrived at around 2.30 pm and lucky for us because they don't accept anymore island hopping after 3 pm. we hop 3 islands, the luli island, which is really really beautiful eventhough its not that big,... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Worth the drive for the tour. Beautifull islands and great snorkeling More

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