Swim with whale sharks, known as the 'gentlest giants in the sea'. Dive in deep next to them to get a a look close of these beautiful, spotted sea creatures. Enjoy a private tour experience and meal next to the amazing ocean in Oslob.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Tagalog
Pickup included: Any hotel in Cebu City area or Mactan Area

Highlights

Take a private tour to Oslob, the home of whale sharks in the Philippines
Meet gentle whale sharks and swim alongside them
Enjoy an amazing local meal with a marvelous ocean views
Extend your tour to Tumalog Falls, one of top 5 waterfalls in Philippines that inspired the movie Avatar

Full description

Travel via private car charter to Oslob where you'll get up close to the friendly whale sharks on your trip to Cebu. This slow-moving filter-feeding carpet shark is one of the largest known fish species - and a true sight to behold. On the trip, get to snorkel and swim with the whale sharks. To begin your adventure, wake up bright and where you will be picked up in your hotel lobby at 3 AM. Take a scenic drive along the Southern Cebu coastline. Once you arrive in Oslob, get your snorkeling gear and hop in the water for your whale shark encounter. After a briefing regarding what to look for and basic safety rules, enjoy your time in the beautiful ocean filled with amazing sea creatures. Take your time to get used to the water and snorkeling gears and have a truly unique experience of making friends with Oslob's famous whale sharks. At the end of the experience, enjoy a local lunch to recharge your energy. Return back to your accommodation in Cebu by around 1-2 PM with a convenient private transfer. Upgrade your tour to include a 1-hour full body relaxing massage. Choose from the signature Swedish, Shiatsu, or Thai Massage. Soothe your mind and energize your body after a long day of traveling. Alternatively, after your Whale Shark experience, upgrade your tour to visit Tumalog Falls. Your tour guide will take you for a hike and motorcycle ride to see unique rock formations and clear water falling from the top. Return to Cebu City/Mactan by 4 PM.

Includes

Private transfer
English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Snorkeling and swimming gear
Breakfast or lunch
Towels
1-hour massage (if option chosen)
Trip to Tumalog Falls (if option chosen)

Insurance
Gratuities
Towels (please bring your own)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Important information

What to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen

Know before you go

There is a possibility that whale sharks may not be seen during the tour due to unpredictable nature, inclement weather, and other environmental factors beyond the tour operators control; in such occurrence, please note that no refunds will be issued
Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to participate in the snorkeling activity with the whale shark but are allowed to watch from the boat
The itinerary and schedule are subject to local circumstances and weather conditions
Bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, and comfortable shoes for water activities

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 4 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4/5
Safety
3/5

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A great experience and professional tour. Everything went great. We were picked up from the hotel on time at 3am. Our driver Joseph was just great! He was friendly, fun, provided us with a lot of information about Cebu and the tour and just took care of everything throughout the tour. I would recommend everyone to rent an underwater camera on site. The boatswain will then take beautiful photos of you while you are in the water. With us there were 200 photos. You only have to borrow the camera for € 9, then the photos will be transferred to your cell phone. Otherwise you can also borrow everything very cheaply on site. Life jacket and diving goggles are included. Everyone was very friendly and helpful throughout the tour. It was a very nice and special experience.

14 February 2020

16 December 2019

Average

The driver wasn’t an English speaking guide and he was not informed of the particulars of the tour. After much discussion and phone calls they offered a lunch that allowed me to spend 100 pesos. Almost impossible. No towel was offered so the tour did not deliver what it promised.

27 July 2019

From Cebu: Private Whale Shark Tour & Tumalog Falls Option

From Cebu: Private Whale Shark Tour & Tumalog Falls Option

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