Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour
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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 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.
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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
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
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
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good but can be better organized.
andlufds,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I actually liked this tour a lot, Norvina was very friendly and patient with some very difficult and pety customers, the tour starts very early in order to get better chances to see the whale sharks, we had a minor accident during the tour but they were able to solve it with the authorities. The sardine run was a bit messy due to weather but was worth it after you cross the reef. We saw 2 turtles and thousands of sardines!
Amazing experience
467earle,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience and highly recommend. Swimming with sharks and sea turtles was a fun experience. Also got to drive around the island of Cebu
Good tour. Driver and guide were on top of everything. Driver and guide did well navigating the road and the group.
Sam K,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver did great. Navigating the road and the oncoming vehicle in traffic. The guide did awesome with the group. Making sure that we are in the right Place and the right time explaining everything to us and getting us all position to be able to have a good time.
Amazing way to experience the wild life in the sea ⭐️
Lisa D,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a highlight of my trip to Cebu! This is a must do as all the amazing sea life I saw was incredible. I would highly recommend!!!! Just keep in mind that this trip can be long since it is a far drive and traffics and lineups can really take up your day - just don’t have anything planned for the evening or the next day.
Upclose with whale shark, sandrines and turtles.
Rohit D,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was spellbound. We saw the whale shark from very near. We were inside water as the whale shark pass by us. The boat men are extremely good to make us see the whale shark from so near. The whale shark is harmless it is as big as two three human beings. Sardines run and turtle watching is full very much worthy. People conducting the sardines run are extremely good swimmers and they are doing it very professionally. It is lifetime experience. We have seen turtles and sardines a other fishes so close that we can almost touch them although we did not touch them as it is prohibited. And last but not the least Our driver cum tour guide Nino was extremely good and fun loving guy. He is a very polite, fun loving and humble gentleman who made our entire activity very swift and enjoyable. He took good good care of us and did all possible things to make the entire activity effortless. Loads of thanks to Nino. We wish him all the very best in life and hope to meet him again in life.
Amezing
Kazue Y,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00the guide, MAY is very kind , helpful. And the tour is Amezing because I can see turtel and whale shark , serdeen.
Experience of a lifetime. Well worth it. Bucket list.
CyFort,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Guides Mae and Driver Glene were great. Up close and personal with Whaleshark, Sea Turtle's and schooling Sardines was a very unique amazing and once in a life time experience. Lots of travelling though, long drives. Big day. Worth the trip.
Great time
martinvA493GY,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. The sunrise over the sea while waiting for the sharks is a highlight as well. Do bring a neck pillow as the minivan transits last quite a while.
Great Experiences on Oslob and Moalboal
Quest05787874528,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Experiences to see Whale Sharks and Sardine Run / Sea Turtles, while when snorkeling everything is amazing. Tour Guide Norvina impressed me a lot due to her conscientious dedication to the tour, and Driver Regis is full of energy during the long trip. Great Journey in Cebu!~
Good experience
Connector14236804486,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice experience. Even we departed very earlier. But the view is amazing. Guide is so nice and driver is very friendly. Hope next time.
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