The Loboc River Cruise is one of Bohol’s most beloved signature experiences. Boarding motorized double-hulled catamarans transformed into open-air dining decks, travelers glide along the tranquil, jade-green waters of the Loboc River, flanked by towering coconut groves, nipa palms, and lush tropical foliage.
Loboc Cruise Essentials & Rates
- Boarding Complex: Loboc Tourism Complex Dock (near St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Loboc).
- Cruise Duration: Approx. 1 hour (round-trip up to Busay Falls).
- Standard Buffet Rate: ₱1,000 per adult (includes lunch buffet, river cruise, and ₱100 municipal maintenance fee).
- Departure Hours: 11:00 AM – 02:30 PM for lunch cruise; 06:30 PM for night firefly cruise.
What to Expect on the River Buffet
As the boat gently maneuvers upstream, guests indulge in a sumptuous buffet featuring authentic Filipino and Visayan favorites:
- Main Dishes: Crispy lechon kawali, grilled chicken inasal, sweet-and-sour fish, buttered garlic prawns, pork humba, and pancit canton.
- Fresh Tropical Fruits: Sweet Bohol mangoes, fresh pineapple, watermelon, and bananas.
- Desserts: Native kalamay (Bohol's sticky rice delicacy in coconut shells), biko, and cassava cake.
The Cultural Stopover: Loboc Children & Community Dancers
Halfway through the voyage, each catamaran docks alongside a floating wooden stage where local village troupes in vibrant traditional attire perform energetic Boholano folk songs, ukulele melodies, and the world-famous Tinikling bamboo dance. Guests are warmly invited to step onto the stage and try the bamboo jumps!
Pre-Book Loboc River Cruise & Countryside Package
Avoid long queues at the Loboc ticket counter during peak hours by reserving an all-inclusive countryside tour voucher online.
Alternative River Experience: Night Firefly Watching
At twilight, the river transforms into a magical realm. Evening boat charters take guests along the darkened riverbanks to witness thousands of synchronized bioluminescent fireflies illuminating massive mangrove and mangrove apple (pagatpat) trees like natural living Christmas trees.