Pamilacan Island
A small island off Panglao, the main area for dolphin watching at dawn, with excellent snorkelling conditions over its surrounding coral reefs.
Pamilacan Island lies in the Bohol Sea. Its residents once made their living from whaling, but today they have turned to guiding eco-friendly whale and dolphin watching tours. Depart before 6 a.m., and you can often see spinner dolphins leaping out of the water. If you're lucky, you may also see pilot whales. The waters around the island are a marine protected area, where snorkellers can see coral and sea turtles. The island has a fishing village and the remains of an 18th-century Spanish watchtower. Crab boats take about 40–60 minutes from Panglao or Baclayon, and the trip is often combined with Balicasag Island.
Opening hours
Boats depart approx. 06:00
Nearby sights
- Bohol Bee Farm
- Baclayon Church
- Dumaluan Beach
- Blood Compact Shrine
- Dauis Church
- National Museum Bohol Area Museum
- Alona Beach
- Loboc River Cruise