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
2. Cebu City
3. BCD's Place
4. Oslob
5. Natalio Bacalso Avenue
6. Moalboal
7. Panagsama Beach
8. Moalboal
9. Cebu City
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
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.
Reviews
4.7
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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