Luli Island

Puerto Princesa, Philippines, Philippines

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Luli Island is a small sandbar‑like island in Honda Bay on the eastern coast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines, often included in popular island‑hopping tours from the mainland.

Its name comes from the local phrases “lulubog” (to sink) and “lilitaw” (to appear), because the island effectively disappears underwater at high tide and emerges as a slender sandbar at low tide. The island has three thin, linked sandbars of creamy, soft sand surrounded by shallow, clear emerald water that is great for wading, swimming, and basic snorkeling, with occasional fish feeding just off the beach.

Visitors usually stop here for a short break during a tour, using simple cottages and hammocks on the sand for shade and photos, though overnight stays are not allowed and some reviews note visible environmental pressure from heavy use.