Shimizu Island
About
Lunch with a view, El Nido style! Shimizu is a small, jagged limestone island in Bacuit Bay with a tiny white beach tucked under its cliffs, the favorite lunch stop of Tour A. Boats anchor in the turquoise water, crews lay out a seafood picnic on the sand, and the reef right off the beach is full of fish to snorkel with. Eat, swim, repeat!
Rain likely until 7 AM. Head out after.
Skip swimming and trails during thunderstorms.
- All Saints' Day (Oct 31 to Nov 1): rooms fill up fast; book early.Peak week
- 1 hr (part of Tour A)Time to spend
- Dry season, around November to May, on calm days.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Reached on El Nido Island Hopping Tour A from El Nido town beach, usually as the lunch stop, or by private boat.Getting there
What to do here
- Snorkel the reef off the beach
- Have a seafood picnic lunch on the sand
- Photograph the limestone cliffs from the water
- Combine it with the Big and Small Lagoons on Tour A
Know before you go
Wear a life vest when snorkeling and stay away from boat lanes.
Do not stand on corals; use reef-safe sunscreen.
Take your trash back on the boat.
No parking needed; boats leave from El Nido town.
Part of Tour A, booked per person on shared boats or per group on private boats; the El Nido eco-tourism development fee is paid separately unless included.
Boats anchor in the turquoise water, crews lay out a seafood picnic on the sand, and the reef right off the beach is full of fish to snorkel with.
Where it is
Shimizu Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan
By commuteReached on El Nido Island Hopping Tour A from El Nido town beach, usually as the lunch stop, or by private boat.
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FAQ
What is Shimizu Island known for?
It is the usual lunch and snorkeling stop on El Nido Tour A.
Can I snorkel at Shimizu Island?
Yes, the reef next to the beach has lots of fish; wear a life vest if needed.
How do I get there?
Book Tour A or a private boat from El Nido town.