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
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
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
Reviews
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Mixed feelings
P1754VOmichaelal,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Had mixed feelings for this tour. Our pickup time was 1:40am despite the listing stating it begins at 3am, but the tour did pick us up from an alternative hotel not listed as an accepted pickup spot. For the sardine run / turtles we didn’t purchase the GoPro add on at the beach and found we were completely ignored by the guides in the water, not shown where the turtles were and nearly forgotten in the water when everyone else went back to shore. We also found the tour guide allowed jewellery sellers to swarm us when we were arrived and left.
The experience is great,...
Hiroto C,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience is great, the whalesharks are humongous and the turtles and sardines are nifty. The drive is long and arduous and if you're prone to car sickness get some anti sea sickness tablets
Oslob and Moalboal
fl831,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experiences. Tour guide Mae made the experience even better. Highly recommended.
Exhausting day of driving
ilanna2017,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Departure 2h in the morning for 3:30 of van then waiting in a queue for 1 hour to have a ticket that does not guarantee a swim with whale sharks (what happened for us) then 2nd stage another 2h drive to the school of sardines and not even able to see the turtles and to finish another 3h for a return to the hotel (so much car to see nothing) Otherwise The guide was nice
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