Can I use a travel eSIM while island-hopping by boat?

Do not assume service at sea. Save tickets, contacts and arrival details before boarding.

Is APAC a better choice for the Philippines?

Compare it only if other countries are on your itinerary and each destination appears in the plan's current list.

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Destination travel eSIM

Get a Philippines eSIM for your trip.

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One prepaid eSIM for your Philippines trip. Choose data and validity, then check out in your selected currency.

Priced in CA$ for Canadian travellers. Works for travellers from anywhere.

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What fits your trip?

1. How long are you staying?

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Unlimited · 15 days

Total priceCA$39.99

Prices in Canadian dollars (CA$). Taxes calculated at checkout.

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Prepaid mobile data only · one-time payment · no subscription

Phone: An eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone is required. Check compatibility.

Setup: Install on Wi-Fi before departure. Follow the selected plan’s instructions for when to enable service.

Hotspot: Hotspot and tethering are supported.

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Mobile data only

Your Canadian line can stay active for calls and texts on a dual-SIM phone; your carrier's roaming charges may apply to calls and texts.

Install on Wi-Fi

Install before departure, then follow your selected plan’s terms for when to enable it.

Before your trip

Keep the details you need close at hand.

Flight and ferry confirmations
Port, hotel and pickup addresses
Offline maps for each island
Emergency and operator contacts

Data planning: For travel in the Philippines, use the seven-day ranges below as a starting point and adjust for your itinerary, app use and access to Wi-Fi. Download maps and booking details before long transfer days.

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Globe Philippines

Where the selected Philippines offer has service, mobile data may help with maps, booking updates and local coordination. Service varies by plan and location; island transfers and time at sea require offline preparation. Last checked October 27, 2026.

Ideas for your trip

Plan your trip to Philippines

Manila, Cebu and Boracay

Separate Manila city time from the island legs to Cebu and Boracay; keep flight or boat details and accommodation addresses together.

Palawan and El Nido

Allow time for the journey from Puerto Princesa toward El Nido, then save tour meeting points and return arrangements before heading out.

Bohol and Siargao

Bohol's inland countryside and Siargao's surf coast are separate island stays; check current transport options and plan each arrival independently.

Philippines trip planner

Plan your Philippines itinerary

Choose a Philippines offer for a Philippines-only trip and confirm the country appears in the selected plan. Compare APAC only when the selected plan lists every additional country; plan boat or flight transfers separately from connectivity, since local service varies by island and route.

01
Manila arrival and city stay
Airport transfers, urban navigation and changing hotel plans make the capital a data-active start.
Save the hotel address, pickup point and a backup route offline before arrival.
02
Cebu with one nearby island extension
A city or heritage base and an island excursion require separate local transport details.
Keep the boat or flight confirmation, operator contact and return plan saved offline.
03
Palawan as a dedicated island route
A multi-stop island itinerary needs confirmed lodging and transfer arrangements at each stage.
Check that the offer includes the Philippines, and do not rely on service offshore or in remote areas.

Philippines data planning

How much data might your Philippines trip use?

The examples below describe different trip patterns and the assumptions behind each estimate. Your actual use depends on your apps, settings, trip length and access to Wi-Fi.

Seven-day light-use calculator example

3.6–5.5 GB

Assumes: Seven days of messaging, email, browsing and occasional maps, with streaming and video calls off, light social use and few photo uploads. Wi-Fi availability is not included in this activity estimate and may reduce mobile data used.

Seven-day typical-use calculator example

10.1–15.1 GB

Assumes: Seven days with light streaming and video calls, daily maps, moderate social use and photo uploads. Wi-Fi access is not modelled and may reduce mobile data used; hotspot, higher-resolution video and app updates can raise demand.

These are rough planning examples, not plan allowances or promises. Actual data use varies with apps, settings, trip length and Wi-Fi. Compare estimates with the live plan options above.

Estimate usage by activity

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