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Whale Sharks in Cebu: The 15 Best Tours

70 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 average  ·  from $60

At Oslob the sharks are fed from small boats to keep them in the bay, which is why the site divides opinion. What you book is a numbered slot, a briefing and about thirty minutes in the water, under three rules the boatmen enforce: no sunscreen, no touching, four metres of distance. The 15 below differ on pickup point, what else the day covers and what it costs.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Kawasan Falls After Canyoneering, Why the Timing Works
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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

Cebu whale shark swim plus Badian canyoneering and Kawasan Falls. Early starts, real adventure, pro guides, and big value for $124.

“This was one of the best days of our trip. The early wake up was worth it and we got a personalised experience from our guides at Kawasan Falls. I’d definitely recommend tipping your guides at Kawasan Falls, as they go above and beyond to make sure you’re looked after and enjoying yourself.”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - Oslob Whale Sharks: Crowds, Waiting Time, and Photo Tips
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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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, then snorkel Moalboal sardines and turtles on a full Cebu day trip.

“Was definitely worth the time and money spent. Grueling to start at 2am but realized the importance as soon as we got to Oslob. Our tour was very organized, and our driver Elizer was very good. We are a family of 6 and got the private option. Highly recommend this tour, and get the GoPro option. Those guys know their stuff. We had an amazing experience with the sharks, the turtles and the sardines. The Tumalag Falls was an incredible sight.”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The 2 to 3 AM Start, and Why It Matters
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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

Cebu in one day: sunrise whale shark snorkel in Oslob, then adrenaline canyoneering to Kawasan Falls with guides, safety gear, lunch.

“Had an absolute blast! Both were awesome!! Had great guides for both activities. Driver was great as well! Both are highly recommended bad must dos!!”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - Oslob whale sharks: the feeding scene, the waiting, and the in-water moment
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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

Snorkel with wild whale sharks in Oslob, then Moalboal turtles and sardine run, with comfy facilities and pickup.

“this was once in lifetime experience, from watching amazing whalesharks feed to swimming with turtles all enhanced by our truly amazing guide Mai really couldnt have been more amazing.”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour - Pickup, Private Van, and Why You Should Pack for a Long Ride
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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

Cebu in 10 hours: swim with whale sharks, meet Oslob monkeys, then snorkel Moalboal sardine run and sea turtles with a free GoPro.

“It was a great experience for sure, especially the whalesharks. You have enough time to get the experience you're looking for. The driver does need to drive really fast to get you everywhere on time and the road is very bumpy, so don't expect to actually sleep well during the ride, because you won't. All in all it's worth your time and you should consider going on this trip.”

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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Getting to Oslob early, and what the long drive does to your energy
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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

4-in-1 Cebu day trip with whale shark swimming, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, Pescador Island snorkeling, plus Moalboal sardines and sea turtles.

“This was a full day tour. Driver picked us up at 4am at the hotel lobby and returned us to the hotel lobby at 8pm. Fun day filled with beautiful sites and snorkeling. Our Driver, Abahm (spelling?), was fantastic and very professional. Our tour guide Diana was also excellent. They took care of us from start to finish. Great explanation, we were never left guessing what we should do or what was coming next. Highly recommend for people with limited time and have just one day to explore Cebu. Fantastic!”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The 2 to 3 AM Start, and Why It Matters
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

7.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 216 reviews · from $111

Sunrise whale shark snorkeling in Oslob, then a high-energy canyoneering day to Kawasan Falls from Cebu, with guides and gear included.

“The whale shark swim is such a special experience and is really breathtaking. The canyoneering is a super fun experience, and is beautiful to the eye.”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - The 4:00 am start: How to handle the early wake-up without ruining the day
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

8.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

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

Whale sharks in Oslob, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls in one private Cebu day, with breakfast and lunch included.

“We had a fantastic time despite the long car ride home! Our guide Glaiza was amazing and really managed our time, made great suggestions and was really accommodating with our kids! The sharks were beautiful and calm definitely a trip to remember! Highly recommend!”

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching - Hotel pickup and private transport: what you’re paying for
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Oslob Whale Shark Watching

9.Oslob Whale Shark Watching

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

Early Oslob swim with whale sharks plus Tumalog Falls from Cebu City, with hotel pickup, snorkel gear, and a 30-minute water window.

“This trip was perfect. From A to Z. exact Pickup , a great carefull driver so I could sleep while we driving. Janillo was really driving so smooth …excellent! When arriving Dani the local guide from islandtrekours had already organized everything , so I did not have to wait to get on a boat! The whaleshark watching is really a great experience! Then I got my breakfast at a place with a gorgeos view and then we went to the waterfalls. Amazing. Such a beauty. And Dani had also organized everything here just perfect. I really don‘t know what one could do better! A clear recommendation ! Thank you!!!!”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour - Pickup, Private Van, and Why You Should Pack for a Long Ride
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - Oslob whale sharks: the feeding scene, the waiting, and the in-water moment
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

11.Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 148 reviews · from $109

Snorkel with wild whale sharks in Oslob, then Moalboal sardine run and sea turtles, with pickup, gear, and showers.

“What a dream come true! This is the most amazing tour. Ticks all the boxes. whale sharks incredible, sardines and turtles out of this world! Thank you so much to Afwena Mae our outstanding tour guide! She went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt safe, excited and had an epic time. Thank you!!! I will do this tour again!”

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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Oslob whale sharks: boat viewing plus time in the water at sunrise
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

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

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

Cebu in one long day: whale sharks at Oslob, a turquoise swim at Kawasan Falls, and snorkeling Moalboal’s sardines run with sea turtles.

“I can absolutely recommend this tour. It's tiring to start this early but worth it as you don't have to wait extremely long to go swimming with the whale sharks. What a great day and Jovanie was a great guide!”

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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour - Oslob whale sharks and BCD’s Place: registration, waiting, then face-down magic
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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise - How the Crew Locates Whale Sharks: Local Fishermen, Bird Signals, and Patience
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Price and what you actually get for $197
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

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