Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour Discount Tickets

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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour photo
Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour photo
Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour photo
Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour photo
Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour photo

Get your discount tickets for the Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks & Sardine Run with Licensed Guide, save up to 9% !

Overview

Snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob, then with the Moalboal sardine run and wild sea turtles, all in one day with a licensed local guide by your side. Your trained guide travels with you all day, in addition to your driver. On the long drive south they share stories of Cebu’s history and everyday local life, in English or Japanese, and they handle your Oslob registration for you. A free GoPro (on request), towels, snorkel gear and life jackets are provided, so you can pack light. Your guide films you underwater and sends the footage to your phone the same day. - Whale sharks, sardine run and sea turtles in one day - Licensed guide (English/Japanese) with you all day, plus a separate driver - Free GoPro with SD card; your guide films you (request when booking) - Hotel pickup in Cebu City or Mactan; Moalboal pickup available as an option

Pickup Information

Pick-up time will be between 1:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Pick-up is offered only from hotels in Cebu City and Mactan Island. The exact pick-up time will be notified the day before the tour. Please let us know the name of your hotel at the time of booking. Pick-up from Oslob or Moalboal can only be cater as a private tour, so please contact us. (Subject to availability.)

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Mactan Island
Hotel pickup between 1:30 and 3:00 AM; we confirm the exact time the day before.
2. Cebu City
On the 3-hour drive south we stop at a convenience store where you can buy breakfast and snacks. Your guide shares stories about Cebu along the way.
3. BCD's Place
Your guide completes the Oslob registration while you wait in the dedicated waiting area, which has showers and restrooms. Waiting time is usually 30–60 minutes.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Oslob
Snorkel with whale sharks from a local paddle boat for about 30 minutes. Local rules: keep 4 m away, don’t touch the sharks, no sunscreen in the water. In peak season the area can be busy.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Natalio Bacalso Avenue
Drive about 1–1.5 hours by van across southern Cebu to Moalboal on the west coast. Rest, dry off, and hear more from your guide about local life along the way.
6. Moalboal
Enter the water straight from the beach.
7. Panagsama Beach
The sardine school and sea turtles are usually about 20 m from shore. Your guide stays with you in the water.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Moalboal
Lunch break: Time to eat at a beachside restaurant (paid on site, approx. ₱400–500). Shower is available before your drive back to the city.
Duration: 60 mins
9. Cebu City
After leaving Moalboal, drive about 3 hours back to your hotel in Cebu City or Mactan, arriving around 5:00–6:00 PM.

Inclusion

Admission fee of all activities (Oslob, Moalboal)

Hotel pick up and drop off

Bottled water

GoPro rental (Please request upon booking)

Use of snorkeling equipment

Oslob Paid Waiting Facility Fee (shower / bathroom)

Travel Accident Insurance

Towel rental

Licensed Tour Guide (Both English and Japanese)

Exclusion

Breakfast

Lunch

Gratuities

Optional: Underwater photography fee taken by boatmen (150PHP)

Optional: Fin rental (₱100, available on site in Oslob and Moalboal)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Minimum age 7 for open-water safety.

Full names and dates of birth of all participants are required for the insurance.

Tip: Because of the early pickup, many hotels can prepare a breakfast box for you. Ask your hotel the day before.

No sunscreen in the water at Oslob; wear a rash guard instead.

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.

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.

If the Oslob whale shark activity is closed due to weather or sea conditions, you will receive a partial refund for that portion of the tour. The rest of the tour, including Moalboal snorkeling, continues as planned.

Supplied by Fun Group Cebu

Reviews

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Based on 130 reviews

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