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Whale Shark Watching in Cebu: The 15 Best Trips

28 tours  ·  from $60 a head

The whale sharks gather off Oslob at first light and the boats are finished by noon, which is why every version of this day starts in the dark. These 15 compare the Cebu City pickups, the combinations with Kawasan or the sardine run, and what each one costs per head.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - What the whale shark session is really like
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - Oslob whale sharks: thrilling, crowded, and carefully managed
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

2.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal 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 - Oslob at sunrise: beautiful animals, complicated ethics
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - The 2:40 AM Start and the Ride South
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

4.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, Moalboal turtles, and sardines on a long but well-organized Cebu day tour with guides and gear included.

“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 - Oslob whale sharks: an early start for a close encounter
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

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

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

Review of Cebu’s 10-hour whale shark, monkey sanctuary, sardine run, and turtle tour, with GoPro photos, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“Eller is an excellent driver, first of all! Very professional and was able to explain everything we should expect ahead of time very clearly. The other focus guides were fantastic as well. Overall, an excellent experience for me and my Family which includes 2 toddlers. I recommend this tour for those who don’t wanna miss out on all the great stuff Cebu has to offer!”

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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Tumalog Falls, a short stop with a refreshing payoff
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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

Review of Cebu’s 16-hour whale shark, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, Pescador Island, sardine, and turtle tour.

“This is an amazing way to experience what Cebu has to offer, however do keep in mind this is a very long day! I recommend to bring extra towels, change of clothes, sandals, a GoPro and long sleeve rashguard (you can purchase all Read more”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Two Hours on Sumilon Sandbar
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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

See Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls on a long private day tour from Cebu.

“This was one of the best experiences here in Cebu. The whale shark section was the highlight of the tour in my opinion. Kawasan Falls was also great and the water was very refreshing! The next time I visit here will definitely do the canyoneering tour. The tour guides for tRead more”

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching - Getting ready for the whale sharks in Oslob
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Oslob Whale Shark Watching

8.Oslob Whale Shark Watching

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

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale shark tour, with early pickup, snorkeling, Tumalog Falls, transport details, value, and practical booking advice.

“Not worth it, only get 30minutes in the water, and my boat did not supply full snorkel equipment, only the mask, so couldnt enjoy the event really.”

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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Oslob whale sharks before the crowds build
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

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

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

Review of Cebu's whale sharks, Kawasan Falls, and Moalboal sardine run, with honest advice on timing, crowds, cost, and what to bring.

“I think this is the only tour that offers the whale shark, canyoneering, and sardine run packaged all together. It was a very long day but most tours only do two out of three of these activities so splitting it up between two days would have also been a pain since it's about 3 hrs of driving each way. Everything was really great. You do need to go with another person to get the advertised price, but it was basically almost a private tour as we didn't have anybody else with us. I highly recommend doing the canyoneering add on. We were picked up promptly at 2am and got back…”

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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour - The 3 a.m. start and the long Cebu road trip
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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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, Moalboal sardines, and sea turtles on a long but well-organized Cebu day tour with hotel pickup.

“The tour guide is AWESOME… she will be your personal photographer.. she will hype you up .. she will keep you safe and you will eat good food The driver is good Awesome as well The driver was so smooth like rocketing everyone to sleep like a baby”

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Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise - Starting from Baywalk with hotel pickup
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Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Oslob whale sharks: amazing animals, crowded process
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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

Review the 16-hour Cebu tour combining Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Kawasan canyoneering, with costs, timing, and practical tips.

“I booked a private tour via TripAdvisor. It was an exceptional experience and I would like to thank all the guides. Unfortunately I do not remember all their names. They took care of me like of their own children :). My first guide was a laRead more”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour - The 4 a.m. start and the long ride south
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

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

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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, feed monkeys, and snorkel Moalboal’s sardine run and turtles on a small-group Cebu day tour.

“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 - Oslob’s whale shark encounter
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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

14.Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

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

Review of Cebu’s 14-hour whale shark, Sumilon sandbar, and Tumalog Falls tour, with practical advice on value, timing, transport, and caveats.

“Oh my god, Dona was amazing during this tour, the experience was amazing, she treated us like royalty, everything was perfect during this tour. She is a local and she know everything and everyone on the Island. We didn’t have any delays as she was well prepared for us. Do not even hesitate to book this tour with her, she is the best tour guide. She is amazing. The breakfast and lunch was excellent. timing was perfect.”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle - Tumalog Falls adds a cool break from the queue
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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

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Pescador Island, sardine run, and turtles, with practical advice on time, value, and crowds.

“Unfortunately, of all the tours we did, this was by far our LEAST favourite. We had initially booked a group tour but were advised the day before it that not enough people booked and were recommended to upgrade to a private tour. Our drivRead more”

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