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15 Whale Shark Tours in the Philippines Worth Booking

80 tours  ·  from $60

Oslob feeds its butanding and guarantees the sighting; Donsol does not feed and does not promise. These 15 lay out both, with prices, start times and how long you actually spend in the water.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - What the Oslob whale shark stop is really like
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

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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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - The 2:00 AM pickup and the long road south
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

2.Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Cebu around 2:00 to 3:00 AM for Oslob’s whale-shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling. Breakfast, lunch, transport, fees, and gear are included. Expect a very long day, possible whale-shark waits, and helpful local guides such as Rudy, Noel, Joseph, or Rudeal.

“snorkeling at moal boal with guide or divers taking me ( i don't know swimming) guided me to experience watching sea turtles and sardine watch is my life time memory”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - Meeting the whale sharks at Oslob
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

3.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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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - The 2:40 a.m. start and the long road south
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

4.Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $113

Start before dawn for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, then continue to Moalboal for turtles, coral reefs, and the famous sardine run. Your guide, such as Mae, Ken, or Norvina, handles the busy queues, gear, transfers, and photo help. Expect 10 to 14 hours, long drives, small groups, and plenty of time in the water.

“Ken was a great guide making the wait for seeing the whale sharks go quickly and with no hassle. The whale sharks were amazing to witness! We also enjoyed seeing turtles and the sardine run. Ken had lunch waiting for us at the perfect spot by the ocean. It was a wonderful day!”

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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

5.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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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Starting before sunrise and reaching Oslob
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Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

6.Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · from $164

This 16-hour Cebu day trip links Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, Pescador Island, and Moalboal’s sardine run. Private hotel transport keeps the long route manageable, while local guides such as Lindy, Paula, Joy, and Ruby help with queues, boats, photos, and meals. Expect an early start, wet clothes, shared boats, and a packed schedule.

“We had an amazing experience and wonderful driver and guides. Well planned day trip, it’s a long day but so worth it!”

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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Oslob whale sharks: powerful, memorable, and ethically complicated
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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

7.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $200

Start around 4 a.m. for a private ride to Oslob, with a 30-minute whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls. Breakfast, lunch, towels, entrance fees, guides, and transfers are included. Guides such as Lyza, Glaiza, Paula, and Josef have been praised for careful timing and personal help, but expect long drives, early hours, and crowds.

“Amazing tour highly recommended, tour guides were fantastic and knowledgeable of everything. Seeing the whales sharks was breathtaking”

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching - What the private format really means
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Oslob Whale Shark Watching

8.Oslob Whale Shark Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 150 reviews · from $120

Leave Cebu City around 4:00 am for Oslob, where you can swim beside whale sharks for about 30 minutes or watch from the boat. Private transport, hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and fees are included. The day may also include Tumalog Falls, with guides such as Maria, Gene, or Danika helping with local arrangements.

“Swim with Wale shark was thrilling experience and too good. We all enjoyed it. Trip was well organised, the guide and the transport driver was very humble and cooperative. Excellent trip made.”

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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

9.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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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour - What the Oslob whale shark swim is really like
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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

10.Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $113

Start before dawn from Cebu City or Mactan, then travel south for Oslob whale sharks and Moalboal’s sardine school and sea turtles. Guides such as Mae, Norvina, Farrah, and Nino help manage the long day, equipment, transfers, and photos. Expect about 14 hours, public sites, crowds, and a commercial wildlife setting.

“Fantastic trip, it was absolutely breathtaking Bit of a long drive out but plenty of local atmosphere Our tour guide Mae was really friendly and welcoming, it was all planned out for us and she made sure we were looked after”

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Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise - Leaving Baywalk and heading offshore
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Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

11.Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 93 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $60Best value

From Puerto Princesa, you’ll cruise with an English-speaking guide and crew who use local fishing reports and bird activity to search for wild whale sharks. You’ll get snorkeling gear, lunch, hotel pickup, and several chances to enter the water, though sightings depend on sea conditions and the animals’ natural movements.

“Even thought we didn’t see any whale sharks, I love my group and the people.”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Oslob’s whale shark encounter
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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

12.Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $197Top rated

You’ll leave before dawn for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, cool off at Tumalog Falls, then take on a four-hour canyoneering trip ending at Kawasan Falls. Private air-conditioned transport, meals, entrance fees, safety gear, and local guides are included. Add a GoPro or zip line at extra cost.

“Definitely recommend this tour. Everything was perfectly organised. All staff involved were fantastic- from the driver, tour guide, canyoneering guide. We paid a bit extra to take the zip line into the canyoneering which was worthwhile. The close up experience with the whale sharks was something we will remember forever. Our kids (8 and 10 years) joined us for this tour- long day, but they loved it 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

13.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: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls - Sumilon Island and its one-hour sandbar
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Cebu: Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

14.Whaleshark Encounter, Sumilon Sandbar & Tumalog Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 77 reviews · 14 hours · from $108

Start before dawn from Cebu, Talisay, Lapu-Lapu, or Mandaue, then ride to Oslob for a whale shark encounter, Sumilon Island sandbar, and Tumalog Falls. You get van transport, boat service, safety gear, water, and English-speaking support. Confirm the lunch arrangement before booking, since it is not listed as included.

“Oh my god, Dona was amazing during this tour, the experience was amazing, she treated us like royalty, everything was perfect during this tour. She is a local and she know everything and everyone on the Island. We didn’t have any delays as she was well prepared for us. Do not even hesitate to book this tour with her, she is the best tour guide. She is amazing. The breakfast and lunch was excellent. timing was perfect.”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle - Oslob’s whale sharks: thrilling, crowded, and not fully wild
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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

15.Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $150

Start around 3:30 a.m. for Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Pescador Island, Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle area. A private car, boat, breakfast, lunch, gear, and local guides are included. Drivers such as Abam, Pao, Arnold, and Angel have earned praise for safe, friendly service, but the day can stretch to 18 hours.

“Worthwhile to get up early and see the whale sharks. You are guaranteed to see whale sharks, good chance to see a sea turtle and if you give your go pro to the workers they take great photos for you underwater. Just remember to tip.”

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