Snorkeling with Whale Sharks and Sardine Run from Dumaguete City
- Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu
- Panagsama, Moalboal, Cebu
- 12-14 hours
- English
- Hotel Pick up
- 24 hours Free Cancellation
- Available vehicles ➜
Overview
A whale shark watching and sardine run tour from Dumaguete City offers the right combination of convenience and adventure. Due to its convenient location close to Oslob and Moalboal, Dumaguete is an ideal starting point for a full-day marine experience. Enjoy the journey without having to plan logistics since we provide hassle-free, round-trip, door-to-door transfers. In this tour, you will have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks in Oslob and snorkel in Moalboal’s world-famous sardine run all in one day. This is a great way to maximize your vacation, especially if you are staying in Dumaguete and wish to see the highlights of nearby Cebu without staying overnight. From start to finish, this tour is guided by experienced and friendly guides to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off in any hotel within Dumaguete City
- Pick-up and drop-off Liloan port Santander
- Exclusive private air-conditioned transportation
- Round trip ferry from Sibulan port to Liloan port Santander
- Local tour guide
- Light breakfast
- Towel
- Boat ride and life vest
- Mask only (no snorkel tube due to COVID-19, you can bring or rent onsite)
- Snorkeling with the whale sharks for 30 minutes
- Snorkeling fees
- Cool down at Tumalog Falls (Closed every second Wednesday of the month)
- Snorkeling with sardine run and turtles in Panagsama beach area
- Service charges and government taxes
Estimated Itinerary
The final pick-up time may change during peak and monsoon seasons on which early pick-up time is required.
- 6:00 AM - Pick up from your hotel
- 7:00 AM - Onboard on ferry going to Liloan port
- 7:30 AM - Pick-up Liloan Santander port
- 8:00 AM - Light breakfast, registration and short briefing
- 9:00 AM - Swim with the whalesharks (or view from the banca)
- 10:00 AM - Side trip to Tumalog waterfalls (closed every second Wednesday of the month)
- 11:00 AM - Lunch at Cocina En Acantilado
- 12:00 PM - Depart for Moalboal
- 2:00 PM - Arrival in Moalboal, short briefing then snorkeling with sardine run and turtles
- 3:00 PM - End of snorkeling, shower and change clothes
- 3:30 PM - Depart Moalboal
- 6:00 PM - Onboard on ferry going back to Sibulan Port
- 7:00 PM - Estimated return to hotel
Please note that the estimated itinerary may be subject to delays due to unavoidable circumstances, particularly during the monsoon season when ferry schedules can be affected. Weather conditions and sea states may cause unexpected changes or delays in travel time.
What to Expect
Ride a ferry in Sibulan port going to mainland Cebu
Ride a paddle boat going to whale shark interaction area
Snorkel with the whale sharks
Cool down at Tumalog Falls
Activity Policy
Child Rate
- 2 years old and below – Free of charge
- 3 years old – Less Php 500 per child
Whale Shark No Sighting Policy
There is a possibility that whale sharks may not be seen during the tour or activity was suspended due to unpredictable nature, inclement weather, and other environmental factors that are beyond our control. In such an occurrence, we regret to inform you that there will be no refund on the used services.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure time, otherwise will be based on our Terms and Conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
We clearly stated that the price per person varies on group size; the displayed price is the cheapest offer for large groups (ex. 12 persons).
Clothes for change (optional), comfortable swimwear attire, snorkel tube (optional), and underwater camera (if available).
Yes, there are underwater cameras for rent onsite for Php 500 on average. We recommend bringing your own memory card or USB for faster transfer of photos and videos.
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We recommend visiting Oslob during the dry season, the best months are March to May when the sea is very calm.
As much as possible, we do not recommend booking this tour during super peak seasons due to the long queues for whale shark watching that take 2-3 hours of waiting time unless you have a lot of patience. The following seasons are Chinese New Year, Holy Week, All Souls Day, All Saints Day, and Christmas Week to New Year.
price per person varies by group size