Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour
Overview
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14 hours
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A tour for snorkeling lovers which contains snorkeling with Whale Sharks for a lifetime memory in Oslob, and swimming with a large school of sardines and sea turtles at the finest diving and snorkeling spot, Moalboal.
We provide safe and secure tours with licensed and experienced guides and *insurance!
Experienced guides certified by the Philippines Department of Tourism will take you around, so you don't need to worry about anything. You can enjoy a fulfilling tour with insurance!
*Insurance coverage requires the submission of the names and dates of birth of all participants for age verification.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For safety reasons, children under 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.
The schedule for the day may be subject to change due to weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, changes will be at the discretion of the guide on the day of the tour.
For insurance purposes, we will require the names and dates of birth of all participants in order to verify the age. Failure to provide this information will result in your ineligibility for insurance.
Insurance cannot be provided for those who are 76 years and older; however, you may participate if you purchase own insurance.
Effective March 21, 2025, the Philippine government has announced a change in the snorkeling fee for whale sharks in the Oslob area, increasing from 500 pesos to 1,000 pesos. In response to this price change, we will be adjusting our tour prices starting April 1, 2025.
- For customers who confirmed their reservations before April 1, 2025, an additional fee of 500 pesos will be collected on-site on the day of the tour.
- For customers who confirm their reservations on or after April 1, 2025, the increased fee will already be included in the tour price, so no additional charges will be required.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission fee of all activities (Oslob, Moalboal)
Hotel pick up and drop off
Life jackets
Bottled water
Oslob Paid Waiting Facility (BCD) Fee
GoPro rental (Please request upon booking)
Snorkeling equipment
Travel Accident Insurance
Access to clean shower and bathroom
Towel rental
Breakfast
Lunch break will be provided after your activity. You are free to choose a restaurant based on your preference, and the lunch fee will be paid directly at the location. (Approx. 300-400 pesos)
Gratuities
Optional: Underwater photography fee taken by boatmen (150PHP)
Optional: Fin rentals (150PHP)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mactan Island
We pick up from hotels in Cebu City and Mactan Island. Pick up starts 3:00 a.m.
Cebu City
Departure from Cebu City at 4:00 a.m. There is about 3 hours drive and on the way, we stop to grab breakfast.
Options
Private Tour with Hotel Pickup
Duration: 14 hours
Chartered Vehicle: Choose this option if you wish to make the tour private for just you and your group.
Pickup included
Pickup from Cebu City
Pick-up is offered only from hotels in Cebu City and Mactan Island.
Pickup included
Pickup from Moalboal
If you are staying in Moalboal. We will pick you up from the hotel in Moaboal.
Drop-off location: Veranda Kitchen & Bar
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
83 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience.
FellowTraveler758469,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t fault it. Picked up on time, top level service all day. Lunch location was excellent. Plenty of time with the sharks. Dropped off exhausted but rapt.
Once in a lifetime
sabrinacY9202UQ,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of my trip. We lucked out with an awesome group of people. Incredible experience, memories for a lifetime! Highly recommend.
Exceptional.
Dianne J,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable. Let us know what to expect and followed through with everything. The driver was excellent. So very glad we did a private tour.
10/10 would do again
H1886KWnataliel,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve literally just returned back to my room after today’s tour. An absolutely amazing experience! Worth every cent. Mae was our Guide and Mr Jess was our driver. I’m glad he was driving, the roads in Cebu are not for the faint of heart. He got us there is great time! The roads are being upgraded so they were bumpy in parts. Mae looked after the whole group very well, very organised and we even got into an early group for the whale shark session! We stopped at a couple of small sites for breakfast and snacks and the place we had lunch was great! It over looked the turtle beach and the food was delicious. The diving instructors were excellent getting us good pictures with the wild life and pros with the GoPro! I’ve had such an amazing day and the photos surely match! Thank you team!
Silver benches of sardines and turtles a few meters from the coast
ngeliv nc,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On the other side of the island but you can do it the same day as watching whale sharks, seeing turtles and silver banks of sardines is delicious, valid for bottle or lung.
Bucket list experience!
Christopher W,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip, although long, was worth every cent. Truly one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever done, and I’ve done a lot. Swimming with whale sharks was a bucket list type of experience. Every guide was gracious and took photos. Loved this trip. The turtles and sardines run were cool too.
Highly recommend
Josephine L,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The drive is worth seeing a beautiful underwater scene. The guides are very helpful, caring and they are quick on responding! Highly recommend
The best tour guide for the best tour in Philippines
Julius T,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide is AWESOME… she will be your personal photographer.. she will hype you up .. she will keep you safe and you will eat good food The driver is good Awesome as well The driver was so smooth like rocketing everyone to sleep like a baby
The first rich experience in Cebu
atsushinaito,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first great snorkeling experience. It's OK to participate alone. Mae, who speaks Japanese, is also kind and reliable. It was nice to meet a nice bright buddy from Texas who was on board. Whale sharks, sea turtles, and swarms of sardines were all touched differently. The driver was kind and safe to drive. I'm really glad I entered the fungroupcebu.
The actual whale shark...
BengHow T,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The actual whale shark and sardine run experience was great but wished they brought us to better facilities. The bus was average but strenuous for such a long journey. The bathing facilities were really poor at both sites. Please help tell the operators to improve them for future tourists.
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