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The 15 Best Whale Shark Tours in the Philippines

79 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $60

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - The early road to Oslob

1.Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · from $124My pick

Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, then jump and slide through Kawasan Falls on a thrilling, very long Cebu day tour.

“Very customer-friendly service. I had to call in sick at very short notice, and they kindly allowed me to reschedule the tour for the next day without any additional charge. The tour itself was worth it as well. Excellent driver. 5/5.”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

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

2.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and snorkel with sardines and turtles on a long but memorable Cebu day trip.

“everything was perfect. the driver Antonio was very kind and very helpful. the guides at the whale shark spots was very professional. same with the Coral spot. just a very well organized tour all around. they took time to fulfill everyones need. even when it was a day full of different adventures. I came thinking only the whale shark spot was worth to see. but everything was worth spending time on. beautiful Coral's, the sardines was amazing. and very beautiful waterfall.”

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

Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines - Tumalog Falls and the short road downhill

Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The 2:00 AM pickup and long road south

4.Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 216 reviews · from $111

Swim with whale sharks at sunrise, then tackle Kawasan Falls canyoneering on a full Cebu adventure with guides, lunch, and transfers included.

“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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Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls - Oslob whale shark swimming for 30 minutes

5.Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

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

Review of Cebu’s whale shark, Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Kawasan Falls tour, with honest advice on crowds, cost, timing, and value.

“It was very well organized by Cebu Tours. I received my pickup on time, in fact, the driver arrived early My tour guide was Yantcy. She helped me get the ticket and guided me to the tour. Her time management was excellent. During my swim, she was very kind enough to”

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching

Oslob Whale Shark Watching - Arriving at Oslob’s whale shark activity

6.Oslob Whale Shark Watching

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

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale shark tour, with early pickup, private transport, a 30-minute swim, Tumalog Falls, pricing, and practical tips.

“Out of this world experience. One of the whale sharks brushed against my leg which sent chills up my spine. My tour guide was incredible. He got some anazing shots of me & really helped me to get some lovely footage of me up close & personal with the whale sharks. I felt safe & well looked after the entire time.”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour - The three-hour ride to Oslob

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - The 2:00 am Pickup From Cebu City

8.Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 148 reviews · from $109

Swim with Oslob whale sharks, Moalboal turtles, and sardines on a long but memorable Cebu day tour with guides, gear, and transfers.

“What a dream come true! This is the most amazing tour. Ticks all the boxes. whale sharks incredible, sardines and turtles out of this world! Thank you so much to Afwena Mae our outstanding tour guide! She went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt safe, excited and had an epic time. Thank you!!! I will do this tour again!”

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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour - Swimming beside Oslob’s whale sharks

Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise - From your Puerto Princesa hotel to Baywalk

10.Puerto Princesa: Swim with Whale Sharks Boat Cruise

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

Swim with wild whale sharks from Puerto Princesa on a 6.5-hour boat trip with guides, gear, lunch, hotel transfers, and an ethical approach.

“This was, amazing! We saw and swim with 5 whale sharks and I was just in awe. What I appriciate most is that this tour is the most ethical way to spot them, and that is super important to me. We were the only tour out on the sea spotting the whale sharks, just looking where the birds are, because underneath is fish and with that fish there might me a whale shark swimming, and there was! Apart from that we saw many dolphins who were playing with the tip of the boat and we followed them for a little bit, so beautiful! The crew is verry skilled, verry kind,…”

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Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Oslob whale sharks, thrilling but tightly managed

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

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

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Kawasan canyoneering tour, with practical advice on timing, fitness, cost, and value.

“We did the whale watching / swimming and canyoneering . What an awesome experience from the activities itself and the guides. Booked a private tour . Our driver Abam was so patient , courteous and professional . Went above and beyon”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour

Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Snorkel Tour - The 4 a.m. start and the road to Oslob

Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle - Leaving Cebu before sunrise

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

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

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Pescador Island, sardine run, and turtles, with practical advice on time, ethics, and value.

“The whale shark experience itself was absolutely amazing and truly unforgettable. Being in the water with the whale sharks was incredible and something we’ll remember forever. Our driver, Angel, was outstanding. He has a very calm, kin”

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Bohol: Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience with Hotel Pickup

Oslob: Whaleshark Watching, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Island

Oslob: Whaleshark Watching, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Island - The 2 AM road to Oslob