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The 15 Best Moalboal Tours & Snorkelling Trips

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Moalboal keeps its headline sight a short swim from the shore. The 15 below cover the sardine run, the turtle shallows, the Pescador Island boats and the canyoneering day, priced and clear about which need a boat at all.

Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Hotel pickup from Moalboal to the river
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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

1.Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 630 reviews · 6 hours · from $47Our pick

Follow the Matutinao River through Kawasan Falls by swimming, scrambling, sliding, and jumping from rock ledges. Guides such as JM, Sam, Patrick, and Anderson keep a close eye on you and take photos along the way. Hotel pickup, gear, shoes, and a homemade lunch are included, with an optional zipline available for an extra fee.

“The whole day was awesome and we had a great guide, Dale you were awesome and we had so much fun Jason & Jordan”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour - Oslob whale sharks: thrilling, organized, and weather dependent
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

2.Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

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

See three Cebu highlights in one small-group day: Oslob whale sharks, the Monkey Sanctuary, and Moalboal’s sardine run with sea turtles. Hotel pickup, transport, guides, gear, entrance fees, snacks, and a GoPro with an underwater photographer are included. Guides such as Eller, Paul, Rex, and Vince may lead different parts of the day.

“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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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Oslob before breakfast: whale sharks and the early queue
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

3.Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

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

Start before dawn with a driver such as Raul, Jave, or Jepoy, then visit Oslob’s whale sharks, Kawasan Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run. Expect a long day, early queues, road time, and separate local guides at each stop. Snorkeling gear, transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“Overall, it was a wonderful and unique experience. The day started early, specifically at 0200, but it was worth it. Our driver wanted to ensure we got to the whale shark site early enough to get our tickets and begin early. Our driver, all the guides, were terrific, very kind, and experts in their craft when it came to driving us across Cebu, getting us to each locations on time, and connecting us with the next person to kindly help us get to the falls and the ocean to swim with the turtles and sardines. Highly recommend. Once in a lifetime opportunity to do all that in one day. Also,…”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour - The early road to Oslob
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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

4.Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

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

Leave Cebu, Mandaue, or Lapu-Lapu City before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, a monkey sanctuary, and Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles. The six-person tour includes hotel pickup, guides, snorkeling stops, fresh coconut, and a free GoPro with an underwater photographer. Expect a long day, roughly three hours each way between Cebu and Oslob.

“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: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase - Kawasan’s river route, step by step
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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

5.Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Start with a one-hour snorkel among Moalboal’s sardines and possible sea turtles, then enjoy a Filipino lunch before a guided Kawasan Falls canyon trip. The 12-hour outing includes gear, fees, transport, and a small group of up to 11. Expect a long Cebu road day, late lunch, jumps, slides, and strong guide support.

“Best tour in Philippines I've had (travelled for 4 weeks). Only annoying part was having to take a 3 hour bus from and back to Cebu.”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering - The early ride to Moalboal
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

6.Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $142

Travel from your Cebu hotel to Moalboal for a guided sardine snorkel and a chance to see sea turtles, then continue to Kawasan Falls for jumps, slides, pools, and waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Jerome, Benji, Roy, and Victor handle safety and photos, while lunch, gear, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“Highly recommend!!! We could not have been happier with our experience. Our guides helped all of our family of 5 the whole way through. They were so courteous, fun, made sure we were safe and had the best day!!! Lunch at the end was very good!”

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Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls - Pescador Island and Talisay Point before the crowds build
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Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

7.Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $150

Start at 5 a.m. with private pickup from Cebu City or Mactan. Snorkel around Pescador Island, Talisay Point, and a marine sanctuary, then tackle four hours of Badian canyoneering with local guides before reaching Kawasan Falls. Lunch, equipment, boat, and transfers are included.

“Sardine run and canyoneering were amazing. We weren’t able to do the other snorkel site due to weather which was disappointing. There was a very long day with driving times, due to the crazy traffic on the way back through. So if you’re not someone that enjoys being in a car for long periods or get motion sick, that is worth considering.”

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Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo - Four hours in the Kawasan canyon
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Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $180

Start at 3:00 am from SM City Cebu for whale sharks in Oslob, four hours of Kawasan canyoneering, and sardines and turtles at Panagsama Beach. Private air-conditioned transport, lunch, equipment, and guides are included. Expect a demanding but action-packed 10 to 12 hours.

“I don't normally do reviews, but this was so good I had too. This company did an excellent job, picked up on time, friendly driver and patient. Then the handoff to each of the respective excursions went great. It was nice watching the walk up pRead more”

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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour - What happens during the one-hour outing
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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour

9.Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Swim from Panagsama Beach to Moalboal’s famous sardine shoal, only about 30 meters offshore. This one-hour private tour includes a local English-speaking guide, mask, fins, and safety briefing. Life jackets are available, and a GoPro or action camera can be added. Guide Jonathan has been praised for thoughtful filming and close attention to solo swimmers.

“We booked for 7am, but no one showed up before 7:10. Besides that it was amazing! Best guide taking the best videos and pictures! He was sooo good! And so nice views of turdles and sardines”

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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option - Watching Millions of Sardines Move as One
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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option

10.Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $20Best value

Meet your private guide at Panagsama Beach and swim about 30 meters from shore to Moalboal’s famous sardine school. Jonathan and other local guides can help first-time swimmers feel at ease, while masks, fins, insurance, and a guide are included. GoPro footage and pickup are available as add-ons.

“The whole experience was amazing, it was seemless and easy. If you don't want to spend the whole day out this is the perfect activity. I would recommend going early since we may catch some turtles.”

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Cebu: Moalboal Island Hopping and Mantayupan Falls Day Trip - The long pickup zone matters
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Cebu: Moalboal Island Hopping and Mantayupan Falls Day Trip

11.Moalboal Island Hopping and Mantayupan Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Spend about 8 hours combining Moalboal’s famous turtle and sardine snorkeling with a visit to Mantayupan Falls. A private vehicle, local guide, boat trip, entrance fees, mask, and life jacket are included. Bring food, a towel, dry clothes, cash, and a waterproof bag. GoPro rental costs Php 600 to 800.

“Underbar upplevelse rekomenrat stsrkt men billigare att boka på plats. Vår chaufför var fantastisk”

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Moalboal: Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping - Turtle Point Requires Patience and Good Manners
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Moalboal: Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

12.Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $95

Spend a full day snorkeling around Pescador Island, Panagsama Beach, and Turtle Point. You get hotel pickup, a local boat guide, mask, life vest, marine fees, and one bottled water. Driver Wengweng has earned praise for smooth transfers and quick tour registration. Bring fins, lunch money, reef-safe sunscreen, and a waterproof bag.

“From start to end, this activity was seamless. Wengweng was a very good driver and well air conditioned. Wengweng made sure to fast track our tour registration and took us to some amazing spots to snorkel. Saw thousands of sardines and about 5 sea turtles swimming about. Would highly recommend this service”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardine Run & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Moalboal’s sardines and turtles at Panagsama Beach
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardine Run & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

13.Moalboal Sardine Run & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Pair Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling with a guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering trip. You get hotel transport, gear, lunch, and local guides such as Christobal, who helps with jumps, river crossings, and photos. It is a long, active day with early pickup and traffic on the return.

“Incroyable le canyon et les quelques sauts de plusieurs mètres ! Sardinerun impressionnant aussi ! Le transporteur était à l’heure à l’hôtel !”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering - Panagsama Beach and the sardine run
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering

14.Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $150

You’ll snorkel near Panagsama Beach with huge sardine schools and wild sea turtles, then head to Badian for a guided Kawasan Falls route of river swims, scrambles, rappels, and optional jumps up to 30 feet. McRich Travel provides gear, lunch, transfers, and English-speaking guides. Expect a long, active day.

“It was so much fun! Everything was very organized from start to finish- McRich travel is a top notch Tour agency! The guides were all very professional and went above and beyond to show us everything there was to see. The canyoneering is definitely challenging- wear very good shoes with a hard bottom-your feet and ankles will thank you! On our private tour, we had 7 guides for 7 people- we felt very safe!”

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Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtle & Mantayupan Falls - What the Moalboal stop is really like
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Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtle & Mantayupan Falls

15.Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtle & Mantayupan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 10 hours · from $89

Start before sunrise from Cebu or Mactan, visit 98-meter Mantayupan Falls, then snorkel near Moalboal with sea turtles and huge sardine schools. The small-group tour includes transport, equipment, towels, water, insurance, and GoPro rental. Guides such as Elvira, Farrah, and Danny have been praised for warm service and local knowledge.

“It was just amazing, apparently my boyfriend and me were the only ones who booked this tour on that day so it felt like a private tour which was great. We decided to spend less time at the waterfalls so we could have a bit more time in Moalboal, and it was just perfect. Our diver was so nice, he took charge of our GoPro and he was taking videos the whole time so we could enjoy the snorkelling without worrying about pictures and videos. The videos he took are so good. Our guide Elvira was so nice as well and so very well prepared, she had GoPro ready for…”

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