Private Tour

Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

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Overview

Available languages

English

15 hours

Mobile ticket

Whale shark watching and Pescador island hopping with Tumalog Falls plus the Sardine run and Turtle day tour is now made possible. You can travel in the southern part of Cebu for one day and had fun with these beautiful sea creatures like the whale sharks, sardines, corals, turtles and dolphins if you are lucky enough cuz they are weather dependent.

For shared / joiners tour option: Minimum of 5pax for the tour will proceed. Confirmation and the pick up time will be sent through email.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Swimming attire is highly recommended

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Sardine run and turtle chasing in Moalboal

Private boat to Pescador island

Cool down at Tumalog Falls

Local facilitator and Guide

Whale shark snorkeling fee

Light breakfast and full meal lunch

Camera Rental (P1000 for GoPro Hero5 and up – SD Card not included)

Motorbike ride in Tumalog (optional at P50 per head)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Cebu City Philippines Temple

Pick up will be from Cebu City or Mactan Hotel

Admission Not Applicable
2

Tumalog Falls

Tumalog falls will be after the whale shark interaction. (closed every 2nd Wednesday)

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Shared / Joiners

Shared / Joiners Tour Option: This is a joined tou mixed with other guests. Minimum of 5pax. We will confirm pick up time thru email.
Pickup included

Exclusive Day Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.36

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • This was amazing!! What a...

    Gary L,

    Sep 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was amazing!! What a cool experience to swim with whale sharks and likely millions of sardines! Highly recommend! And bring a go pro for those awesome shots! The boat guide was great in taking sick photos! Our driver Abam was also such a great driver and kept us safe during the long drive to and from Cebu City. This is a must do when visiting!

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  • Promised a lot, Delivered little.

    Diamond B,

    Aug 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    Unfortunately, of all the tours we did, this was by far our LEAST favourite. We had initially booked a group tour but were advised the day before it that not enough people booked and were recommended to upgrade to a private tour. Our driver/ guide Abam, was fantastic! Such a nice guy and great to talk to, but unfortunately that was the best part of this tour. We didn’t realise that we were being taken to see the whale sharks in a netted off area where they are lured into with food. As beautiful as they were, it was super sad. Then we were taken to see the sardine run and the turtles. The water conditions and clarity was terrible and we could hardly see anything. To be fair, there were a lot of sardines. They were basically everywhere and it was kinda cool if you’re into that. But when it came to seeing the turtles, well there was just 1 turtle and so many people crowded around. You could barely see it as the clarity was so bad and it was so scared is was laying still on the ground with nowhere to go and so scared. There were other guides there as well physically pushing us out of the way so their guests could take photos. The water was really dirty and I was stung by what I’m assuming is sea lice from all the seaweed that wrapped around us while we were snorkelling. The guides for this part were also really good but the experience as a whole was sub par. Won’t be recommending this tour to anyone.

  • Private and kind tours

    koheis122,

    Aug 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    He and his wife participated. He came to the hotel at 3 o'clock in a sedan and we went to Oslob. Driving at nearly 100km/h was a bit scary. However, when we arrived in Oslob, a beautiful female local guide accompanied us and took us to the waterfall for an extra 50 pesos, buying tickets for Oslob, breakfast at a nearby restaurant (thin bread with fried eggs, banana flavor...) while we waited. He was very proactive and kind to me, taking pictures and carrying luggage. Whale sharks are really close and big. It was moving. Another 500 pesos. And it's better to have a go-pro. He took a lot of videos. After that, head back to the restaurant for lunch. We had a course meal (soup, stir-fried vegetables, chicken, etc... with local flavors △) and were rocked by a sedan for two hours to see sea turtles and sardines. Sea turtles and sardines were shown by a local guide (two men) on a chartered board. The local guide is very good at diving. He added it for 800 pesos and took a lot of pictures. Sea turtles are close enough to touch. The sardines are full of jellyfish. Long sleeves and long pants are good. We then arrived at the hotel at 3pm, rocked by a sedan. ※From Oslob to sea turtles, all swimsuits are moved, so it is good to have a rash guard or a wet t-shirt. Waterfall Point is quite cold. * A female guide took care of the valuables on the ground in Oslob (I don't think I can take them on the boat). There was no sense of distrust. In sea turtles, they could be taken on a boat.

  • Wilson and Ruby were the best!

    Raymond W,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Everyone was amazing, respectful and kind! Wilson and Ruby were fantastic snd fun!! The diving and pictures were fantastic too!

  • Cherryl was a great guide!

    Divya M,

    Jul 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Cherryl was such a friendly tour guide and helped us navigate the whale shark experience! The only negative was that the water was choppy during the snorkeling and I was surprised they still pushed us to get in the water.

  • A must in Cebu

    Z5230GHrubenl,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Long but amazing day. Highlight for me was the morning, where you can eat delicious phillipino food in the beach and swim with the whale shark. Also, the falls are stunning, a must! In the afternoon the experience was still good, just not so great since there were no graduated masks, and since I rely on glasses that did impact my turtle and sardine experience. Thumbs up to my guide Cheryl!!

  • Cancelled last minute

    taheidi,

    Jun 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Was cancelled the day before due to low numbers so had to quickly find an alternative tour. Was given a full refund thankfully.

  • Awesome tour, would recommend!

    Tamara L,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Very well organised, we loved that when we got our number in the line for whale sharks our guide then took us for breakfast and to see the water fall. A great use of time. The waterfall was absolutely stunning! Like no other waterfall we have ever seen. Whale shark was very busy with lots of people but still worth being able to see the sharks. Our guide Glaza was amazing, worth her weight in gold! Pescador island was pretty to look at but the coral was mostly dead. The sardine run and turtles was well worth the boat ride. We had very helpful boat staff who towed one of our family members who can't swim around so she could also enjoy the turtles and fish. We had a very accommodating driver Arnold who helped us find atms and the supermarket. Would highly recommend this tour!

  • Shared tour wasn’t possible.

    Anita M,

    May 31, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    Was cancelled 2 days in a roll because “there were not enough people in the group”(min. 5 and we were 4), converting in a private tour was suggested or full refund. I ended up taking the air con bus from Cebu 4€ and arriving in Moalboal by myself, sorry Viator and Cebu tour. Waiting for the refund.

  • Worth every penny and the very early alarm!

    Lisa d,

    May 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It is a super long day but SO worth it. Serious, once in a life time stuff. The guides and the boat men are all really friendly and helpful. Definitely hire the gopro. You'll want to have the footage to look back on.

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4.36
61 reviews

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