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.
The whale shark interaction in Oslob involves wild animals in their natural habitat and is operated and managed solely by the Oslob local government authorities. All procedures, including feeding practices, are conducted under their policies and are beyond our company's control.
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
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
117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Guide Was Good. Everything Else Was Not
Single S,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Let me be straight with you. Pickup was on time at 2:30 AM. The guide was professional. The driver got us there. These guys did their job and deserve to be tipped. Everything else was an equipment disaster. The GoPro rental froze mid-video, shut off repeatedly, and destroyed what should have been extraordinary whale shark footage. I have the freeze on video. I kept it as evidence. Don’t rent their GoPro. Bring your own camera — this moment deserves it. The mask and snorkel at Moalboal were defective. Mask leaked constantly. I have scuba experience so I could clear it — but I spent my entire sardine run and turtle session clearing water instead of watching millions of sardines spiral around me. A child’s snorkel set handed to a paying adult. The fins cost 100 PHP extra and were so worn they didn’t flex — they folded in the water. Completely useless. Everything is a paid add-on. Snorkel. Fins. GoPro. Lunch. Budget for it and bring your own gear. Here’s what’s real — the whale sharks at Oslob are extraordinary. The sardine run at Panagsama delivers everything people say. Sea turtles in the same water, 20 meters from shore. The experiences themselves are worth doing. Just don’t trust their equipment with your memories. Bring your own everything. Tip the guide and driver. Leave the GoPro on the boat. One genuine bright spot — a young girl named Myra at Moalboal beach selling souvenirs. Persistent in the best possible way, genuinely funny, and called this bearded American “Santa Claus” for the entire visit. She made a rough day better. If you see her — buy something. Tell her Santa Claus sent you.
Well worth the long travel. Once in a lifetime!
Brett H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were given a great tour by Mae, our tour guide. While the pick up time in Cebu City was early, (around 3am), it was well worth it! It took about 4 hours to get down to the Whale Shark stop in Oslob. The whale sharks are fed by a few of the tour operators and you can get fairly close to them! At this time of year, there were only a few there but we were able to get lots of pictures with them and saw them as much as we wanted! The second stop was about another 2 hour drive away in Moalboal. This stop had a lot of naturally present sea turtles and sardines that were very impressive. Our snorkel guide was exceptional and helped us get pictures of us diving right next to the turtles! He even brought over an octopus for us to hold in our hands! While the travelling was long, the staff was very friendly and we were able to stop for planned food and bathroom breaks. They speak great English and assisted us with all the equipment provided. I would highly recommend this tour!
Impressive swimming with whale sharks
Yasuyuki I,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was so impressed to be able to enter the ocean with whale sharks and experience their size and dynamics firsthand. I was also really happy to see moal boals and sea turtles up close, probably because the ocean is beautiful. I recommend renting a GoPro. Including travel time (I didn't recommend it because it won't come back if you drop your phone), I found it commensurately moving, although I'm held captive for a long time.
Definitely an adventure but things could be improved
Robert B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day. We did exactly as described on the listing. Even though I rated this as a 5, there are things everyone should understand. The entire day lasted almost 16 hours - from 2 AM to past 5:30 pm. This could be improved by giving people a set amount of time at lunch and at rest stops. People took advantage of no set time, and the rest of us had to suffer while we waited. The guide was efficient at the stops in telling us what to do. What would have been nice is a little more commentary as we passed things on this incredibly long ride. I know this wasn't specified, but it would have made the day go by faster. The experience with the whale sharks was quite an adventure. But is is somewhat ruined by the massive number of people in the water that kick and push you and also by the scuba divers under the sharks sending up constant bubbles so you can't see. The scuba divers seemed uninterested in the sharks - just in taking pictures of themselves.
Fantastic experience! Swimming with Whale sharks, sardines and tutles
merveld,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a terrific time swimming with the whale sharks, sardines and sea turtles! We were picked up from our hotel on time (2am) and were greeted by our tour guide Farrah who was very friendly, cordial and helpful throughout the tour. The driver Richie was also great taking us to each location. One thing to mention is be prepared for a long drive (3-4+ hours each way, if staying in Mactan). It was a long day, but really worth it. Thanks!
Incredible Whale Sharks
Amy K,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bucket list experience! Seeing the whale sharks is such an incredible experience. We especially loved our guide Danny and driver Frances - they made the tour extra special. The sardine run and turtle snorkel was cool too but the whale shark experience really took the cake for us. Worth the early morning and long drive to get there!
Excellent experience
Meena D,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. Great staff. Felt safe. Excursions are good. Whale sharks boats have ladders. Worth it
Very well organized. May Excellent. A long way. But good drivers who respect the traffic and speed. Mu
Jacques L,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized. May Excellent. A long way. But good drivers who respect the traffic and speed. Mu Well organized
Light fingered boat men in Oslob BEWARE.
Rochelle J,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was excited to be swimming with Whale Sharks with my family. Organise a guide for this trip, the wait is long and the guide will take you somewhere peaceful to have breakfast and wait for your number to be called. We are advised to travel light on the boats, you should be warned of the LIGHT fingers of the boat men, one stole my Maui Jim sunglasses, apparently my sunglasses jumped over board even through 3 hats and a bag! Do not take ANY VALUABLES on the boats, they will jump overboard, more like light fingered boat people. Disappointed with this day outing, it ruined the rest of my stay in Cebu.
Yes!!
Milroy S,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized tour. The van was very comfortable and Farrah and the driver were awesome. Would recommend.
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