13 Turtle Snorkeling Tours in Moalboal to Build a Day Around

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Moalboal Scuba Diving with Sardines and Turtle Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 11 hours · from $115

You’ll travel from Cebu to Moalboal for a guided scuba session beside millions of sardines, followed by turtle snorkeling and reef viewing. Certified instructors provide equipment and safety guidance, while private transport, hotel or airport pickup, and entrance fees are included. The experience suits beginners and licensed divers, though weather can affect deeper water activities.

“The diving with the sardines is a truly magical experience. I ended up paying a bit extra to swap the snorkeling to a second dive. Unfortunately, the currents in Pescador were a little strong, though I still ended up seeing some nice corals - though not a lot of larger fish. Had my own dive guide and driver, which was quite a plus!”

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10.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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11.Cebu Moalboal Beach, Sardine Run, Sea Turtle Viewing + Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $113

Leave Cebu at 5 am for Moalboal, where you snorkel with sea turtles and millions of sardines, then swim at the beach. Add Kawasan Falls canyoneering if you want more action. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle with gear, fees, a driver, and local guides included.

“This trip was amazing!! My husband and I are not swimmers and everything was so accommodating, even the snorkeling. You won’t regret it! The staff at the canyooneering tour, especially Steve and J-R, helped out tremendously and everyone was just so nice! I definiteRead more”

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12.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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13.Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtle and Mantayupan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $99

Start at 5:00 a.m. with hotel pickup from Cebu for Moalboal’s sardine run, sea turtles, coral reefs, and a beach-entry snorkel. Then visit 98-meter Mantayupan Falls. A licensed guide such as Farrah handles the day, with gear, towels, water, insurance, and possible GoPro rental included. Lunch costs extra.

“We got Picked up on the dot. Farrah, our guide, was super nice!! Even bought us snacks since we didn’t have time to eat for an early start. The tour was well organized and the guides that helped us with the gears were so patient with us. Great job!!”

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