10 Whale Shark Tours in Cebu Worth Booking

1.Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124Our pick

Start before dawn for whale shark swimming in Oslob, then head to Badian for lunch and a three-hour Kawasan Falls canyoneering run. You will climb, swim, slide, and jump from cliffs up to 30 feet with local guides who often take photos and videos. Expect long drives, possible whale shark queues, and an energetic day.

“The canyoneering was a night light. I booked the tour for the whale sharks but the zip line is a must. Thanks so much”

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2.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start with an early Oslob whale shark swim, then head to Badian for a guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering route. Guides such as Oslan, Arnick, Nil, and Ronaldo are praised for safety help and camera work. Expect a long day, crowded whale shark queues, a demanding water trek, optional jumps, and lunch by the sea.

“The only bad part are the long lines and waiting times , but that’s unavoidable with so much people, the whale sharks are incredible, a must on your bucket list, the canyon adventure is incredible but demanding, my guide practically showed me every single place to put my feet or where to grab on to, he took excellent care of me every single second”

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3.Whale Shark Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 12 - 15 hours · from $152

Leave Cebu before dawn for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, then continue to Kawasan Falls for river canyoning, natural slides, jumps, and lunch beside the falls. A certified guide leads the active portions, while the small group, hotel transfers, safety gear, showers, towels, and requested GoPro help keep the day practical. Japanese-language guiding is available.

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4.Whaleshark Swimming & Kawasan falls Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $121

Start before sunrise with a hotel pickup, swim and snorkel near Oslob whale sharks, then continue to Badian for about three hours of Kawasan Falls canyoneering. Your guide supplies safety gear, and a Filipino lunch waits by the beach afterward. Expect a long, tiring day, simple facilities, and plenty of water, rock, and jumping.

“EXCELLENT WE ENJOY EVETHING IT WAS WONDERFUL TO BE ABLE TO SWIM WITH THE WHALES, THE KAWASAN FALLS CANYONEERING WAS QUITE ADVENTURE, BUT BE PREPARED, IT'S A FULL-DAY EXCURSION, MY SUGGESTION IS TO DO IT PRIVATE”

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5.Cebu Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · 12 hours · from $124

Start before dawn from Cebu, Mactan, or Lapu-Lapu City and head to Oslob for a whale-shark encounter. After lunch in Badian, spend about three hours scrambling, swimming, rappelling, and jumping from cliffs up to 30 feet. Kawasan Falls may be replaced by Kabutongan Falls. Expect a long day and a shared group setting.

“Long wait for the whale sharks tour, where you don't really swim, you just hold to the boat and there's one whale sharks going from one end of the row to the other. Still really amazing to be up close. The Canyoneering part was awesome, the guide was really nice and was always making sure that we were safe. Had a great day”

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6.Cebu Whaleshark Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $130Top rated

Start at 4 a.m. for a guided trip from Cebu to Oslob, where you can snorkel with whale sharks for about 30 minutes. Guides Ace and Marilou lead the day, which also includes Sumilon Island and Tumalog Falls. Expect a three-hour drive each way, extra entrance fees, and no guarantee of whale shark sightings.

“Our tour guides Ace and Marilou were wonderful! They were on time, communicative, thoughtful and awesome people! The whale sharks are majestic. While they take care to ensure safety of the sharks, they do feed them to keep them in the area where you watch from a boat or swim in the sea.”

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7.Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary & Turtle Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $123

Join Boss J Cebu Tours for a nine-hour private trip from Cebu City, Mactan, or nearby areas. You’ll swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit a monkey sanctuary, stop at a waterfall, and snorkel with turtles and sardines in Moalboal. Guide Jave may adjust the route if Tumalog Falls is closed.

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8.Whale Shark Encounter and Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $110

Start with a morning whale shark swim, then follow the Canlaob River through jumps, cliff jumps, and clear blue-green pools toward Kawasan Falls. Guides Sam and CJ lead the canyoneering, while a local family prepares lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cebu City or Mactan are included.

“Our tour guides sam and CJ were brilliant! Very helpful and chatty! Thank you”

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9.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start before sunrise with a guided whale shark swim in Oslob, then head to Badian for three hours of Kawasan canyoneering. Your guide provides safety gear, snorkeling equipment, transport, entry fees, and lunch. Expect a demanding day with swimming, hiking, rock slides, jumps, and waterfall pools.

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10.Whale Sharks, Ka-Treasure Water Terraces & Simala Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $98Best value

Leave Cebu before dawn for regulated whale shark viewing in Oslob, followed by a silog breakfast, a swim at Ka-Treasure Water Terraces, and a visit to Simala Church. Your private vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide handle the long route. Expect 12 to 14 hours, a possible 2 to 3 hour wait, and modest clothing for the church.

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