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‘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
Pickup from Cebu City
Pick-up is offered only from hotels in Cebu City and Mactan Island.
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 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
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The actual whale shark...
BengHow T,
Aug 18, 2025
- 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.
Long day but well worth the trip!
Sidarth R,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00I was picked up at my hotel at 2:30 AM but this experience was worth the early wake up. Farrah was an AMAZING tour director and made sure we were all taken care of. Swimming with the whale sharks is something I will remember forever and the sea turtles in moalboal are definitely can't miss as well! It was a lot of driving but we were in great hands with our driver. They also very kindly provided towels, water, shampoo and soap! 100/10 would certainly recommend!
Very fun day. Definitely...
Su W,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very fun day. Definitely long rides to do those activities but it was expected. Our guide Vera was super nice. Whale sharks, Sardines and turtles are fun the watch for sure. It is once a life experience.
Do not recommend.
AnaBelen M,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
3.00Drivers and guide on the car were amazing, very nice and always kept us informed of the schedule however I felt quite uncomfortable doing some of the activities. Whale sharks are fed to go to the desired location and boats stay on a line for the whale shark to pass by each boat with tourists. They were controlling that tourists wouldn't touch the whale shark so it was more or less ok. However, seeing turtles was a different story, guides were pushing tourists against the turtles to get a video or picture, there were groups of about 20 people per turtle. I felt really uncomfortable and decided to not participate letting the guide know that it was not ethical and turtles were not able to move or go up to breathe. He didn't say anything and did the activity with another guy on the tour. In general, if you can get to Oslob by yourself I recommend to do the sardine run and turtles by yourself renting snorkel equipment. Regarding the whale sharks, I have mix thoughts. I would not do it again but I was happy on how the guides were looking after the whales.
Cool option for the solo travelers that are ready to pay for convenience
Timofei T,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is a group tour, which means it's perfect for solo travelers like myself who do not want to pay the full price of a private one. The organization was on point. GoPros, water, soap - everything was provided as needed. Our guides were great too. The biggest downside is that you basically pay for that and the transfers. When you arrive at the swimming site - you are at the mercy of local guides. Thus we had to wait more than one hour for our shark swim. Also the sites are public and pretty crowded too. You will have more people than sharks on your videos and photos. Nonetheless, I did see sharks, sardines and even a couple of turtles, making the whole trip worth it.
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