Whale Watching in the Philippines


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15 Best Whale Watching in the Philippines

The trips worth booking.

The 15 whale watching in the philippines travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

15 Best Whale Watching in the Philippines

Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Tumalog Falls: a quick rainforest reset (with an escape plan)
Cebu Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in the Philippines

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

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

16-hour Cebu 4-in-1: whale sharks at Oslob, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon sandbar, Pescador reefs, then sardines and turtles in Moalboal.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“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 - Oslob Whale Shark Watching: 30 Minutes With the Giants
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

2.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

Cebu private tour with whale shark watching in Oslob, Sumilon Sandbar time, and Tumalog and Kawasan Falls visits, with meals included.

★ 4.5

“So here’s my review of this trip. We got picked up from our hotel (Plantation Bay Resort) around 3am by our driver Ludz. He explained to us how far the ride to Oslob would be which usually around 3 hrs. We ran into a road block in the middle of the road so he had…”

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching - In the water: snorkeling time, gear, and feeling safe
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Oslob Whale Shark Watching

3.Oslob Whale Shark Watching

A Cebu City early-start private trip to Oslob to swim (or watch) wild whale sharks, then unwind at Tumalog Falls.

★ 4.0

“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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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch - Oslob whale shark snorkeling: gear, safety rhythm, and what you’ll do
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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour - The 3:00 a.m. start that makes or breaks the day
Cebu Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in the Philippines

Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

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

Oslob whale sharks and Moalboal sardine run plus sea turtles in one long day. Includes gear, transport, admission fees, insurance, and showers.

★ 4.5

“I had a good time. Wish they could have attempted to help the group engage a bit more with one another; however, I understand that isnt a top objective. Overall, I would reccomend the group as they did do a good job delivering on the excursion goals, keep us safe and up to date with…”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Stop 1: Oslob Whale Shark Watching and Swimming (What It’s Like)
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

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

Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Badian canyoneering ending at Kawasan Falls, with hotel pickup, meals, and gear for one packed day in Cebu.

★ 5.0

“Wow what an experience! The whale shark experience seems very chaotic at first but Marlita was very informative and explained the whole process very well. She is very friendly and helpful. Josef picked me up from Shangri-La Mactan at 3:30 am and dropped me off by 7:00pm. It was a lot of driving and fun…”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle - Tumalog Falls After Oslob: A Much-Needed Reset (When It’s Open)
Cebu Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in the Philippines

Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, snorkel at Pescador, then chase sardines and turtles in Moalboal on one long Cebu day.

★ 4.5

“This was a nice experience. The sharks are harmless and gentle although this is not for everyone. Firstly there was hundreds of people queuing for tickets and after a quick Google we found out that the sharks are given food to be attracted to the watching spot. Great scenic car ride. An easy, stress-free tour…”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - The Early-Start Reality: Pickup Times and How to Survive Them
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

8.Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, then tackle Kawasan Falls canyoneering with hotel pickup and gear on a 12-hour Cebu adventure.

★ 4.5

“This excursion was absolutely amazing! All guides were helpful and funny! They took time to take pictures for us (30 Gopro videos and 324 photos. Lol! Whale shark swimming and canyoneering well worth the money. Experience was unforgettable!!! I would definitely come back here just to do this again. Something for all here!”

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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Early Morning Pickup and the Long Drive to Oslob
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar - Snorkeling Setup: What’s Included and What You Might Add
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

10.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, cool off at Tumalog Falls, then relax on Sumilon Sandbar on a 15-hour Cebu day tour.

★ 5.0

“Overall we had a great experience. All three activities were fantastic and we really enjoyed them all. Our guide and driver Reggie was very helpful and all staff were friendly. We particularly enjoyed Sumilon island and was better than we expected.”

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Whale Shark Encounter & Sumilon Sandbar & Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls - The 3:30am start: getting from Cebu City or Mactan to Oslob
Cebu Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in the Philippines

Whale Shark Encounter & Sumilon Sandbar & Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo - Kawasan Falls canyoneering: action, water, and safety that matters
Cebu Whale Watching Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching in the Philippines

Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

12.Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

Cebu’s 3-in-1 day: swim with Oslob whale sharks, canyoneer Kawasan Falls, then catch Sardines Run and turtles at Panagsama.

★ 4.5

“Great experience! It was everything we wanted. Super fun packed day. Catherine was our personal driver for the whole day - really lovely. You spend a decent amount of time in the car. As for the experiences, really amazing. There were plenRead more”

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Whale Shark Swimming Experience and Aguinid Falls from Cebu - Oslob whale sharks: your 30-minute snorkel plan
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Whale Shark Swimming Experience and Aguinid Falls from Cebu

13.Whale Shark Swimming Experience and Aguinid Falls from Cebu

Whale shark snorkeling from Cebu with a 30-minute swim, beach BBQ lunch, and a guided hike to Aguinid Falls in one early day.

★ 3.5

“Fun day. We enjoyed it! Things I would share with first timers: 1.Bring your own toilet paper and soap 2. Towel is provided, bring a second swimsuit. 3 no sunblock allowed around the sharks 4. River shoes for rent at waterfall, free guides available”

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Cebu Whale Shark Encounter, Moalboal Sardines & Tumalog Falls - Tumalog Falls: a photo break that actually refreshes
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Cebu Whale Shark Encounter, Moalboal Sardines & Tumalog Falls

14.Cebu Whale Shark Encounter, Moalboal Sardines & Tumalog Falls

Cebu day tour with Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Moalboal sardines run, and turtle snorkeling, plus GoPro rental and pickup.

★ 4.0

“This was not at all what I expected particularly the whale shark encounter. I was picked up 30 minutes late (booking said 4am), so I could have got a little more rest before the long day. There was no guide to explain how the tour would run anRead more”

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Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package - The 3:30am-to-sunset reality: how the timing really feels
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Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package

15.Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package

Private Oslob whale shark swimming plus Sumilon Sandbar sand time from Cebu. Early start, meals included, and hotel pickup included.

★ 5.0

“Truly, a once in a lifetime remarkable experience swimming with the whale sharks, but what made it all that much better was my fantastic driver, Arnold and my private tour guide Robbie. Arnold is an excellent driver who got me there safely aRead more”

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