Whale Shark Watching + Sumilon Island Sandbar

Overview

Experience a full day of adventures in Oslob with whale sharks and Sumilon island’s public sand bar.

Sumilon Island is one of the famous attractions of Oslob before whale sharks do. The island is the first marine protected area in the Philippines and has been protected as a marine sanctuary since 1974.  Just a 10 minutes boat ride from Bangcogon Oslob mainland, is a beautiful yet small island surrounded by a reef with crystal clear waters, different species of marine life, and just one private resort manage by Bluewater Sumilon island resort.

What's Included

Not Included

Estimated Itinerary

The final pick-up time may change during peak and monsoon seasons on which early pick-up time is required.

What to Expect

boat ride in whale sharks

Ride a paddle boat

snorkeling with whale sharks cebu tours

Swim with the gentle giants

Ride an outrigger boat to Sumilon island

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Relaxing and snorkeling in a beach 

Do sunbathe and take instagrammable photos

Tour Tips

  • The best time to experience the shifting sandbar is during low tide, please check the tide forecast when you make a booking.
  • Avoid crowds on weekdays and Philippines Holidays
  • Bring extra clothes for change and any sun protection

Activity Policy​

Unavailable Dates

Sumilon island sandbar is closed every Wednesday of the month which is scheduled for clean up.

Child Rate

  • 2 years old 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 transportation charges.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure time, otherwise will be based on our Terms and Conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can book and pay online by selecting pick up the location first, reservation date, and lastly, the number of persons, then press the book now button to continue in checkout.

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).

Yes, but you must select the farthest pick-up or drop-off location upon booking. Surcharge may be collected depending on the distance or detour. Contact us before booking if you need to clarify surcharge fees.

Clothes for change (optional), comfortable swimwear attire, snorkel tube (optional), and underwater camera (if available).

Yes, but you need to note during the reservation to check if fitted on the car.

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.

Yes, you can update us later on your hotel for your pick-up location.

It means we have received your order, and it is already confirmed.

Yes, kindly ask your driver if you need any stopovers on the way to your hotel.

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.

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Note for Foreign Passengers:
Please be advised that most vehicles in the Philippines are not specifically designed for tall passengers. While we ensure clean, air-conditioned, and comfortable transport, legroom and headroom may be limited, especially for individuals over 6 feet (183 cm) tall. If you have special height or comfort requirements, please let us know in advance so we can arrange the most suitable vehicle for your trip.

Office Closure Advisory

We want to inform you that the Island Trek Tours office will be closed on November 30, 2024 (Saturday) as we will be holding our company Christmas Party.

During this time, online chat and calls are not accessible. But still, we will be providing email support on your immediate needs and concerns, should there be any. Kindly expect minor delays in responses during this day.

Bookings made through the website for December 1, 2024, will still be accepted and will be arranged accordingly.