From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour

Name: From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 114.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (126 reviews)

4.7(126)14 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 1 day aheadCebu, Philippines

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Embark on the ultimate Cebu day trip! Swim alongside world-famous Oslob whale sharks, millions of Moalboal sardines, and wild sea turtles. Flexible pickup available from both Cebu City and Moalboal.

Why Book This Tour? • Licensed Tour Guide: Unlike standard tours with only a driver-guide, we provide an exclusive, licensed guide (English/Japanese speaking) to ensure your safety and share Cebu’s rich history and culture. • FREE GoPro Rental: Includes an SD card and same-day data transfer straight to your smartphone so you can capture every magical underwater moment! • Stress-Free Experience: Our local team handles the Oslob registration queue for you so you can relax in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

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

Not included

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)

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What you'll do

We pick up from hotels in Cebu City and Mactan Island
Pick up starts 1:30 a.m.
Departure from Cebu City at 3:30 a.m
There is about 3 hours drive and on the way, we stop to grab breakfast.
Arrive in Oslob
After completing the registration procedures, you can wait comfortably in the dedicated waiting area (BCD'S PLACE) while waiting for your turn to snorkel in Oslob (waiting time is about 30 minutes to 1 hour).
1 hourAdmission included
You can snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu Island
From the moment you put your face to the surface of the water, you can see the powerful whale sharks swimming gracefully. You will be soothed not only by their large, powerful bodies, but also by their mild-mannered, cute eyes.
1 hour
Enjoy the ocean view from the window while heading to the next destination
In Moalboal, you can enter the ocean from the beach as soon as you arrive and enjoy snorkeling!
Looking into the ocean, you will see a large school of sardines that sparkle and create a whirlpool
You can also enjoy various cute scenes of sea turtles swimming gracefully, eating seaweed, and resting peacefully.
1 hour
After leaving Moalboal, we drive about 3 hours to return to Cebu City
Arrival time is around 5:00 p.m. We drop you off at the pick up location.

Meeting and pickup

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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.)

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Sotogrande Hotel & Resort (Cebu)
Angasil Road, Cebu City, Philippines
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Cargotel Travel Inn
AS Fortuna 1620 Hernan Cortes Street, Mandaue, Philippines
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OYO 628 Bamboo Bay Rli
Magsaysay Extension, Cebu City, Philippines
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OYO 491 J & H Apartments
29, F. Pacana Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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Seacoast Hotel and Resort
Bonifacio Street, Purok Molave, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Holiday Inn Cebu City By IHG
Lot 5 & 6 Block 20, Samar Loop, Cebu City, Philippines
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Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City
Lot 5 & 6 Block 20 Samar Loop, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Philippines
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RedDoorz Plus Near Camella la Brisa Lapulapu
Suba-Basbas - Marigondon Beach Road, Rujia Condotel Corp. Building, Kapilis Street, Brgy. Suba Basbas, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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BE Resort Mactan
Punta Engano Road, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Max Travellers Inn
Ibabao - Gisi - Agus Rd, Old Havprins Bldg, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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RedDoorz @ Junquera Extension Cebu
Junquera Extension Street #4, Cebu City, Philippines
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RedDoorz @ Humayhumay Road Lapulapu
Humay-Humay Street, Pajo, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Cebu Mini Hotel
N Escario St, Purok 8. Brgy, 39G, Cebu City, Philippines
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U Feel Fun House
Sitio Malinao Road, Brgy. Agus, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown
The Mactan Newtown, Newtown Blvd., Lapu-lapu City, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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OYO 761 Caza Southville Apartelle
10 M. L. Quezon National Highway, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Seascapes Resort Town, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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A's Guest House
2164 Mactan Airport Rd, Bankal, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Travelbee Business Inn
D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City, Philippines
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Soltana Nature Residences
Basak - Marigondon Road, Lapu Lapu, Philippines
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Hotel One
Juana Osmena Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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Griffin Hotel and Suites
22 Gov. M. Roa Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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Alemar Budgetel
Colon St, Corner P. Lopez, Cebu City, Philippines
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RedDoorz @ Bonifacio St Cebu
127 A. Bonifacio Street, Cor Jakosalem, Cebu City, Philippines
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Hotel Victoria De Cebu
Manalili St. 174 V.Gullas, Cebu City, Philippines
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Cebu Century Hotel
Pelaez corner Colon Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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OYO 685 K Fortune Apartelle
lot 1 corner A, Tumulak and osmena street, Gun ob near Airport-Lapu Lapu City,, Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines
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Eon Centennial Soho Hotel
B. Rodriguez Street, Fuente Osmena, Cebu City, Philippines
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ZEN Premium Banilad
Alicia Apartelle, Governor M. Cuenco, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines
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Hotel de Mercedes
7 Pelaez, Cebu City, Philippines
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Casa Amigo
79 Echavez Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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Cebu Business Hotel
F&C Square, Colon corner Junquera Streets, Cebu City, Philippines
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Holiday Plaza Hotel
F. Ramos Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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ABC Hotel & Homes
Corner F. Ramos & Lim Tian Teng Streets, Cebu City, Philippines
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Skyblue Hotel
Corner F. Ramos And General Maxilom Avenue, 3rd Floor Coast Pacific Business Center, Cebu City, Philippines
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Pacific Pensionne
313-A Osmena Boulevard, Jones Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines
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Cebu Westown Lagoon - South Wing
FF Cruz Moonlight Street, North Reclamation Area, Mo2 Entertainment Complex, Mandaue, Philippines
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One Central Hotel & Suites
Sanciangko St, Corner Leon Kilat, Cebu City, Philippines
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RedDoorz @ Climaco Street Cebu
J. Climaco Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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Alicia Apartelle
Gov M Cuenco Ave, Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines
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OYO 677 Roseate Pensione
Sambag II V. Urgello Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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J L Suites Cebu
R.R. Landon Street, Philippines
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Elegant Circle Inn
Fuente Osmena, Cebu City, Philippines
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Palladium Suites Hotel
6, Don Julio Llorente Street, Cebu City, Philippines
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OYO 442 Ipark Hotel
2, Apas, Villa Amores, Cebu City, Philippines
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Bamboo Bay Community condominium
Hernan Cortes Street, Mandaue, Philippines
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GV Tower Hotel
7/F Osmena Boulevard, Corner Sanciangko St, Cebu City, Philippines
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Hotel Dulcee
Sitio Cayam Brgy. Kalunasan, Cebu City, Philippines
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VG Pension and Residences
R. Palma Street, VG Building, Cebu City, Philippines
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Vacation Hotel Cebu
35 Juana Osmena Cor. Jose Avila St., Cebu City, Philippines
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Good to know

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.