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Oslob Whale Shark Watching: The 15 Best Tours in Cebu

27 tours  ·  from $60 a head

The interaction is capped, timed and finished by late morning, so the decision is made the night before. These 15 compare the pickups from Cebu City, Moalboal and Mactan, what the briefing includes, and which ones bolt Kawasan or Sumilon onto the same day.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - The pre-dawn road to Oslob
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

1.Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124Our pick

Start before dawn for Oslob’s whale sharks, then head to Badian for lunch and a three-hour Kawasan Falls canyoneering course. You’ll swim, scramble, slide, and jump from cliffs up to 30 feet with local guides such as Ray, Ronaldo, Jo, or Marcello. Private trips are often the better value for four or more.

“It’s great to swim with and experience the whale sharks tho the process is kinda stressful with how it’s organized out on the water, and they don’t provide a snorkel so best pay 100 pesos from a guy to have one to make your experience easier. Canyoneering was really fun. I thought I’d be rappelling and things like that but it’s mostly just jumping off rocks and sliding down natural water slides etc.. it was a fun time and the guides will film and take pictures for you the whole time. All in all a fun experience”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - What the Oslob whale shark stop is really like
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

2.Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Cebu around 2:00 to 3:00 AM for Oslob’s whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtles. Breakfast, lunch, transport, entry fees, and snorkeling gear are included. Expect a very long day, possible whale shark queues, and helpful local guides such as Rudy, Noel, or Rudeal, though guide assignments vary.

“This day was absolutely magical! Everything was amazing and it’s for sure a day I will never forget! I highly recommend this trip to everyone! Thank you so much to everyone involved, I’m so thankful and happy for this amazing experience! Much love ❤️”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - Oslob whale sharks at sunrise
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

3.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start around 2am to reach Oslob early, swim beside whale sharks with a guide, then travel to Badian for river trekking, slides, swims, and optional jumps to Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Arnick, Anelac, Norbert, and Oslan have been praised for safety help and taking photos. Lunch and transfers are included.

“The whale sharks were amazing! The canyoneering tour was so much fun and the guides were so friendly and made the trip awesome”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - The pre-dawn ride to Oslob
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

4.Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $113

Start before dawn for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, then head to Moalboal for turtles and huge sardine schools. Your guide handles queues, equipment, towels, and transfers, with guides such as Mae, Ken, and Norvina praised for calm, friendly help. Expect 10 to 14 hours, long road time, and excellent underwater photo chances.

“Mae was a wonderful guide :) I did this activity twice in a row because nature is metal & the whale shark x turtle collabo is extraordinarily trill!”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour - The early road south from Cebu City
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

5.Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 234 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

In one long day, you’ll travel from Cebu or Lapu-Lapu City to Oslob for whale sharks and monkeys, then Moalboal for sardines and sea turtles. A small group of up to six rides in a private vehicle. Guides such as Eller, Paul, Rex, and Vince handle transport, water activities, and GoPro photos.

“The tour guides were great and very informative. Stayed by us and made sure we knew what was going on. So close to all of the animals and safe. Will do it again such an amazing time.”

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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Tumalog Falls after the first swim
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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

6.Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · from $164

Start before dawn with a whale shark swim in Oslob, then visit Tumalog Falls and Sumilon Sandbar before heading to Moalboal for Pescador Island snorkeling, sardines, and sea turtles. Private transport, guides, meals, towels, and fees are included. Guides such as Lindy, Paula, Wilson, and Melchor have earned praise for careful help throughout this packed day.

“The excursions were well planned and organised. We travelled as a group of 10 including 1 younger child and several teens. Everyone one of us had an amazing time, the Whale Shark experience was unreal. Everyone we met was lovely and helpful, from our driver, to the boat drivers, the catering assistants but especially our tour guide Ruby who was so lovely, giving us the info we needed but also guarding our belongings throughout the day. Every aspect was brilliant, Whale Sharks, sardine run and snorkelling with the turtles. Can cannot recommend this excursion enough.”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Oslob whale sharks: the unforgettable and complicated part
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

7.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $200

Start before dawn for a 14-hour private Cebu outing to Oslob’s whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls. Your driver and local guides handle tickets, transfers, towels, breakfast, and lunch. Guides such as Glaiza, Lyza, Paula, and Josef are praised for keeping the day moving, but expect long drives, crowds, and a demanding schedule.

“It was very well organized by Cebu Tours. I received my pickup on time, in fact, the driver arrived early My tour guide was Yantcy. She helped me get the ticket and guided me to the tour. Her time management was excellent. During my swim, she was very kind enough to Read more”

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching - Arriving at Oslob and preparing for the water
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Oslob Whale Shark Watching

8.Oslob Whale Shark Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 150 reviews · from $120

Leave Cebu City around 4:00 am for Oslob, where you can swim beside whale sharks for about 30 minutes or watch from the boat. Private road transport, snorkeling equipment, and entrance fees are included. The day may also include Tumalog Falls, with guides such as Maria, Gene, or Danika helping with the local arrangements.

“Driver was early. Well taken care of. Personal driver, personal guide. Good food. Informed every step of the way. Whale sharks were huge gentle giants light breakfast, great lunch, awesome views. Towel and mask provided. 30 minutes in the water. Bring or rent a gopro.”

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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Oslob whale sharks: impressive animals, busy setting
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

9.Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then continue to Kawasan Falls and Moalboal’s sardine run with turtle snorkeling. You get air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, gear, hotel or airport pickup, and local English-speaking guides. Drivers such as Raul, Jave, and Jepoy are praised for keeping the day moving and helping with photos.

“A unique day out with lots of variety. Be prepared for a long day. Our pickup was at 2am with a long drive to Oslob. When we got to Oslob we had to queue from 4:40am for an hour to get a ticket for the whale shark experience. Now this is necessary as it gets very busy and so essentially ensures you get on the boat earlier. We got out to the water about 7/7:30 am, the time goes quicker than you think. If you arrive after 5am I can see you having to wait much longer so although not necessary pleasant it is a blessing in disguise to leave…”

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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour - The 3 a.m. Start and the Long Cebu Road
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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

10.Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $113

Leave Cebu or Mactan around 3 a.m. for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, then snorkel with sardines and sea turtles at Panagsama Beach in Moalboal. Fun Group Cebu provides transport, gear, towels, water, insurance, and guides such as Mae, Norvina, Farrah, and Nino. Expect a 14-hour day with about six hours on the road.

“Fantastic trip, it was absolutely breathtaking Bit of a long drive out but plenty of local atmosphere Our tour guide Mae was really friendly and welcoming, it was all planned out for us and she made sure we were looked after”

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Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise - The boat ride and the search at sea
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Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

11.Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 93 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $60Best value

Join an English-speaking crew from Puerto Princesa’s Baywalk and search for wild whale sharks without feeding them. Local fishermen help the crew track sightings, while your guide manages safe water entry and respectful distances. The $60 price includes hotel pickup, boat transport, picnic lunch, and mask, snorkel, and fins. Sightings remain unpredictable.

“This was, amazing! We saw and swim with 5 whale sharks and I was just in awe. What I appriciate most is that this tour is the most ethical way to spot them, and that is super important to me. We were the only tour out on the sea spotting the whale sharks, just looking where the birds are, because underneath is fish and with that fish there might me a whale shark swimming, and there was! Apart from that we saw many dolphins who were playing with the tip of the boat and we followed them for a little bit, so beautiful! The crew is verry skilled, verry kind,…”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Oslob whale sharks: thrilling, organized, and crowded
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

12.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $197Top rated

Spend about 16 hours exploring southern Cebu by private air-conditioned vehicle. Swim with Oslob whale sharks, cool off at Tumalog Falls, then tackle a four-hour canyoneering route ending at Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jayson, Sam2x, and Ramel are known for keeping the canyoning safe and lively, while early pickup helps beat Cebu traffic.

“Thank you to Bobby, our driver who took exceptionally good care of us. We requested to be dropped off at Moalboal after the tour, and he kindly accommodated and sent us to our hotel. He also showed us baby sharks along the way to canyoneering. Thanks so much Bobby!! Also want to say thank you to our canyoneering guides, Shyra and Jamela. They made the adventure so much more fun with their enthusiasm, singing and just positive energy. They took the most amazing photos of us, knew all the angles etc. We were pretty tired after whale sharks but their energy hyped us up. Thank you so much guys! You…”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour - The three-hour road to Oslob
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

13.Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $117

Join a small group of up to six for an early hotel pickup from Cebu, Mandaue, or Lapu-Lapu City. Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit the Monkey Sanctuary, then snorkel with sardines and turtles at Moalboal. Guides such as Paul or Eller may help with photos, transport, and timing. GoPro rental and an underwater photographer are included for a limited time.

“It was a nice escape from Cebu that I enjoyed and I feel like I had enough time in each place to enjoy it. We did have to wait to get in the water with the whale sharks but so did everyone else so that is not the fault of the company. The waterfalls are also beautiful!”

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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls - The road south and what three hours means
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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

14.Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 77 reviews · 14 hours · from $108

Spend a long day south of Cebu City visiting Oslob’s whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Sumilon Island. Air-conditioned van transport, boat transfers, snorkeling gear, entry fees, water, and English-speaking support are included. Bring extra money for food and drinks, and expect roughly three hours on the road each way.

“All activities are well organized. Best tour is you want to experience the Oslob in one day. Although whalesharks part was so human made and didn’t really enjoy but other activities was great!”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle - Tumalog Falls gives you a cool break
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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

15.Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $150

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and a full Moalboal snorkel trip with sardines and turtles. Private hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, equipment, and local guides are included. Guides such as Abam, Robbie, Ray, and Noel have earned praise for safe driving and attentive help, but expect crowds, a very long day, and a whale shark encounter shaped by feeding.

“From start to finish the day was amazing. Nothing can prepare you for snorkeling with the whale sharks!! My driver Abam was the best. Very safe, courteous and professional - nothing was too much trouble. It’s a long day in the car but totally worth it - Abam knew all the short cuts to avoid the heavy traffic areas. My guide Ellen was also fantastic. I highly recommend Cebu City tour and would definitely use them again. An incredible day in Cebu!!”

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