8 Whale Shark 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.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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3.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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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.Whale Shark, Inambakan Falls & Moalboal Sardine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $123

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Moalboal, Badian, or Oslob to three Cebu highlights: whale sharks in Oslob, turquoise Inambakan Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run. Local guides assist at each stop. Meals, drinks, towels, water shoes, and GoPro rental cost extra.

“Notre guide a été super. Il a rendu notre périple ( beaucoup de temps de transport) le plus agréable possible. Il a répondu à nos attentes et nos demandes avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Nous ne regrettons pas l activité pour voir les baleines bien que l organisation pourrait être améliorée. Nous ne comprenons pas pourquoi il faut partir à 2h pour au final attendre 2h sur place votre tour. C est incroyable de nager à côté de cet animal hors du commun et c est à faire malgré le monde… L activité sardines avec le guide sur place était très sympa, on a même vu des tortues,. Nous avons également…”

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6.Whale Shark Swim, Kawasan Falls & Moalboal Sardine Run

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $122Top rated

Start early with private air-conditioned transport to Oslob, where you swim near whale sharks, then continue to Kawasan Falls and Moalboal’s sardine run. The tour includes guides, entrance fees, snorkel gear, one meal, and hotel pickup. Expect a long day, possible whale shark waits, and a busy schedule.

“The experience was good, the driver very nice and polite. I didn’t give 5 stars only because I met people who paid 25 to 45% less for the same experience. So I don’t know if that’s on GYG or on the travel agency.”

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7.Whale Shark Swim, Kawasan Falls & Sardine Run

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Start before dawn for a whale shark swim in Oslob, then continue to Kawasan Falls and Moalboal’s famous sardine run. You’ll snorkel with a guide, look for turtles, eat Filipino food, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a packed 10 to 12-hour day with long road time and busy sites.

“I was pick up in my hotel on time at 2 am. Good car only for me we arrive to the shark whale place at 440 am, made a line for 30 min got number. After that time to see sunrise and breakfast until call to get in the Water at 740 am, was good the swim with shark whale departed at 830 am to Moalboal to snorkel with sardines and two turtles with a prívate guide he took good vídeos swim was around 30 ir 45 minutes I skiped lunch and we had time to stop in a nearby waterfall outside the plan for 20 minutes entrance 100 pesos…”

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8.Whale Shark, Waterfall, and Sardine Run Group Tour+Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $107Best value

You’ll visit three of South Cebu’s best-known water sites in one long day: whale shark viewing in Oslob, swimming at Inambakan Falls, and snorkeling with sardines and sea turtles in Moalboal. English-speaking guides, breakfast, equipment, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Guide Jason is noted for attentive help.

“Everything well organised and accordingly to description. Also cheaper with respect other tours. Lunch break should be organised a little bit better.”

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