The 9 Best Snorkeling Tours in Moalboal

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

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

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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2.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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3.Kawasan Canyoning, Moalboal Snorkeling, & Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 12 hours · from $142

Leave Cebu before dawn for a one-day mix of easy Moalboal snorkeling and active Kawasan Falls canyoning. You can swim with turtles and sardines, slide through the river, jump into pools, and enjoy lunch near the falls. Guides such as Jes, Lisa, Cedric, and Noel have led past departures, with small groups limited to 10. Request the free GoPro when booking.

“Perfect all round tour - we got pickend up by Jes in a clean and comfortable car. He was providing us with water and snacks all day. The snorkelling with sardines as well as ether canyoning was perfectly organised. The guides Cedric and Noel were perfectly informed about the canyon and brought us back safely! No queue and always just the two of us even though be booked a shared tour. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Moalboal Snorkeling, Mantayupan Falls & ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $117

Start early with hotel pickup, then snorkel from shore at Moalboal’s Panagsama Beach among sardines and possible sea turtles. Continue to Mantayupan Falls, ride an ATV through Barili, and eat Cebuano food in Carcar. Drivers such as Rey, Val, and Alison’s snorkeling team help keep the long day moving.

“Great tour ! Professional all the way through with enough time for everything. My driver Val was exceptional and made the tour 5 stars! The drive from all the different drops off points was scenic and great way to appreciate the surroundings. Snorkelling was great sardines, turtles, & snakes everywhere! Waterfalls cool also have the chance to go under the waterfall and go for a swim! ATV super fun allows you to speed through the tight country roads. Lastly a stop off at a great local restaurant to set you for the long drive back!This tour is 12 hours so be ready for it you’ll have great fun.”

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5.Sardine Run Snorkeling, Mantayupan Falls & ATV Thrills

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $103

Start with sardine-run snorkeling and possible sea turtle sightings in Moalboal, then visit Mantayupan Falls and ride an ATV near Barili. Your English-speaking driver-guide collects you from selected Cebu areas. Guides such as Raul, Jave, and Jerome have earned praise for patience, flexibility, and help with photos.

“Impossible de voir les tortues 🐢 les pauvres 100 personnes autour de 3 tortues moi j’aime la nature et on a pas voulu y aller pour pas déranger de toutes façons on voit plus de palmes que autres choses et tout les coréens qui crient , la cascade et le quad bof pour le prix ça ne les vaut pas”

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6.Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $139Top rated

Start before sunrise for Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling, then head to Badian for three hours of Kawasan canyoneering. Your private group gets transport, lunch, snorkeling equipment, safety gear, and local guides. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and extra clothes.

“it was a private tour which was actually such a good way to experience everything and take your time exploring the areas 😍 there is other tour groups around ofcourse but having your own guide and time to explore was so much better Read more”

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7.Sardine Run Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Start with a 1 to 1.5-hour Sardine Run swim in Moalboal, then spend 3 to 4 hours sliding, jumping, and swimming through Kawasan’s canyons. Your guides handle safety and photos, with names such as Willy and Marlin assigned on recent trips. Pickup, gear, fees, lunch, and optional GoPro or zipline extras are covered.

“I did this tour the other day (29.03.25) and had a great time. Got picked up directly from my hotel bang on time which is nice, the driver was very friendly/ nice which is good particularly when it's a long journey. Both the sardine run and the canyoneering where a good time. sardine run was very impressive to see. The canyoneering was also a very pretty setting, and a fun time. Both guides where fantastic, friendly people who went above and beyond with getting photos etc. Fully recommend this trip :) I had a great day”

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8.Moalboal Sardines and Turtles Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $87Best value

Travel from Cebu to Moalboal for a guided snorkeling day at Pescador Island and Talisay Point. You’ll swim near huge sardine schools, search for sea turtles, and use a mask and life jacket supplied by the operator. Lito may guide the water sessions, with Charlita helping welcome guests. Breakfast, lunch, fins, and possible local fees cost extra.

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9.Moalboal Snorkeling and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $142

Start early from Cebu City or Mactan for Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles, then continue to Badian for Kawasan Falls canyoneering. You’ll trek, climb, jump, and swim with a personal guide, who also takes photos and videos. It is a long, active day with transport, equipment, permits, lunch, and hotel pickup included.

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