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Snorkel Alongside Whale Sharks in Oslob, Cebu! 95 Percent Appearance Rate!
1 day
About this activity
This hugely popular tour package that has you swimming alongside whale sharks in the cobalt blue ocean of Oslob which is located in the southernmost area of Cebu, the Philippines has over 500 unique participants every single month. These amazing creatures boast a total average body length of over 10 meters long! With an astounding appearance rate of over 95%, this is one of the only locations in the world where you can rest at ease knowing that no matter when you choose to come on this tour you’ll be able to experience seeing these marine creatures and create an unforgettable memory.
The seas of Oslob, Cebu are one that most divers dream of visiting one day. With their crystal clear waters you can see many different types of marine life even as a beginner to the diving / snorkeling scene making this tour one for all the family. However, if you have any concerns about bring young children into the water with you, we have you covered with our nursery just above the port. If you have any other queries or concerns with regards to this subject, please do feel free to let us know.
Worry not about having difficulty with the natives; we have on-site guides that speak fluent English to help you when you’re with us. There is a short viewing just prior to swimming with the whale sharks, our guide will ensure to interpret anything you may need so that you have all the required information. We also offer a diving course on this tour! The change to the diving course will add around 100 dollars to the fee of this tour; if you’re interested in this optional event or have any other questions please do let us know! Our guide will be more than happy to teach you about some of the local restaurants and popular tourist spots.
After finishing your event, we have 4 different options for you to choose from for your return journey; these are the following:
The Imperial Spa – Enjoy a traditional southern massage. These professionally trained masseuses will leave you wanting to come back again and again.
The Ayala Terrace – Cebu’s largest shopping mall, if you’re looking for gifts to take back to the family, or just to do some shopping whilst you’re here, there’s no place better. It even has a terrace that is a hugely popular rest-spot even among the locals.
The Waterfront Hotel Casino – Try your luck at Cebu’s sole casino at the Waterfront Hotel. This spot has many different popular restaurants nearby as well for a tasty meal afterwards.
Or, if you’re tired after a long day of fun and interesting activities, you can even ask to take you back to your hotel. Though please know that we will not charge any additional fees for taking you to any of the above locations!
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The seas of Oslob, Cebu are one that most divers dream of visiting one day. With their crystal clear waters you can see many different types of marine life even as a beginner to the diving / snorkeling scene making this tour one for all the family. However, if you have any concerns about bring young children into the water with you, we have you covered with our nursery just above the port. If you have any other queries or concerns with regards to this subject, please do feel free to let us know.
Worry not about having difficulty with the natives; we have on-site guides that speak fluent English to help you when you’re with us. There is a short viewing just prior to swimming with the whale sharks, our guide will ensure to interpret anything you may need so that you have all the required information. We also offer a diving course on this tour! The change to the diving course will add around 100 dollars to the fee of this tour; if you’re interested in this optional event or have any other questions please do let us know! Our guide will be more than happy to teach you about some of the local restaurants and popular tourist spots.
After finishing your event, we have 4 different options for you to choose from for your return journey; these are the following:
The Imperial Spa – Enjoy a traditional southern massage. These professionally trained masseuses will leave you wanting to come back again and again.
The Ayala Terrace – Cebu’s largest shopping mall, if you’re looking for gifts to take back to the family, or just to do some shopping whilst you’re here, there’s no place better. It even has a terrace that is a hugely popular rest-spot even among the locals.
The Waterfront Hotel Casino – Try your luck at Cebu’s sole casino at the Waterfront Hotel. This spot has many different popular restaurants nearby as well for a tasty meal afterwards.
Or, if you’re tired after a long day of fun and interesting activities, you can even ask to take you back to your hotel. Though please know that we will not charge any additional fees for taking you to any of the above locations!
Included
- The following is included in our tour:
- Hotel Pick-up and Designated Drop-off point
- English Guide
- Shower and Restroom Fees
Not included
- The following is
- included in our tour:
- Food fees (Estimated amount needed is around 300-400 peso)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- What kind of things do I need to bring with me?
- Sandals
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Rash Guard
- Drinks
- Toilet Paper (Due to some toilets not having any)
- About Hotel Pick-up
- If you are staying in a hotel that is outside of Cebu City or Mactan Island, we apologize but an additional fee of around 500 peso per person will be required per person for this service.
- GoPro rental
- We are able to rent out GoPro Hero 5s for 1,500 peso per device, this will be paid on-site so please ensure to have cash with you if you want to use this service. Furthermore, these devices are a first-come first-serve basis so it might be wise to place a reservation for one of these devices with us prior to heading out onto the tour. You can do this by writing it in the reference / notes section on your application form or send us a message after making a reservation with your reservation information and how many devices you would like us to reserve for you. NOTE: The above fee does include a 16GB SD Card which will have all of your pictures / videos stored on it and will be handed to you after the event.
- Diving Activity (Optional)
- You are able to change the snorkeling into diving for an extra 88 dollars per person. For people who wish to do diving instead of snorkeling please ensure to make reservations with us beforehand. This can be done via the reference / notes section of your application form or by messaging us directly with all of your reservation details and requests.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off private hire service
- For an extra 44 dollars per person we can arrange for a personal car to come and take you if you prefer such a service. For people in need of this service, please message us directly with regards to a personal car arrangement. However, please note that this service is not offered during busy periods, you can check with us beforehand to confirm whether this service is running or not. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Notifying us about your pick-up location
- Please send us a message with the hotel information by 2pm of the previous day prior to the tour. If this is not done, the place of pickup will be designated by us.
- What if I’m late to the designated meeting area?
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for the requested meeting time the tour will be cancelled so please ensure you have enough time to get to the designated zone.
- Large Suitcases And/or Luggage
- We recommend either getting the hotel to look after the luggage for you or speaking with us about getting a special car for storing large suitcases or luggage. This will need to be reserved beforehand so please ensure you tell us ASAP.
- Discount Coupons etc.
- For people with coupons, please ensure that in the “requests” section you fill out the entirety of the coupon details as well as ensuring to select “pay after reservation is complete” on the payment screen. (If you cannot select it here, please select the “send reservation” button)
- NOTE: If the full payment has already been made, we are unable to put the coupons into effect so please be careful when making purchases.
- FAQ
- Q. Do you still hold the events when it’s raining?
- A. Typically we do hold the events even if it’s raining, however things like hailstone or a typhoon or other dangerous weather conditions may cause us to cancel the tour
- Q. Is there a fee for children?
- A. The price is reduced for children under the age of 11. (Please check for any ongoing campaigns as this may differ)
- Q. Is it possible for a single person to participate in the tour
- A. We currently have a campaign that allows for this at the normal rate! Please check above for further details.
- Q. Is there a location where I can purchase breakfast
- A. When we’re heading towards Oslob, there are a few stores we are able to stop at to purchase some food. Depending on the hotel, there are a few that can’t provide breakfast at the early hour in which we depart, however, if you talk with some of the hotels they will make special permission for you so you are able to eat a nice meal prior to departing. Please ensure you talk with the hotel staff.
- Q. What is Oslob
- A. Oslob is a fishing village in the southernmost area just outside of Cebu. It is known worldwide for its artificial feeding of whale shark, and even now is a hugely popular tourist spot for people from all over the world. Oslob’s ocean is one of the most beautiful in world!
- The contents and plans for the tour may change based on conditions on the day.
- The time stated about is nothing more than an estimate. There could be traffic delays on the day before or after the event causing delays.
- If there is a cancellation made by the tourist, the fee to refund and such will be paid by the customer.
- We reserve the rights to not refund the tour for any reasons out of our control such as very bad weather conditions, earthquakes etc.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Original
95%
Sport
80%
Adrenaline
80%
Tourism
70%
