Whale shark watching - The whole experience was amazing seeing the giants of the sea just infront of you. Looking forward to be back amd swim with them again soon.

Out if this world experience that I will never forget - 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.

LIFE - Oslob in Cebu is a famous for whale shark watching, It's a great destination for those looking to interact with marine life and enjoy scenic views.

Dim with whale sharks on Cebu trip - I went at the option of the company that arranged the hotel and the flight instead of the tour here, sorry. Depart from the hotel at 4:00 in the early morning with private transfer. About 56,000 yen for two. The road is not so good and it rocks, so intoxicants are essential. It took about four hours to reach a fishing village called Oslob. We stopped at a 7-Eleven on the way. There is basically no toilet paper in the Philippines except in hotels, so take tissues with you. I'm surprised it's not even in a big shopping center. I thought I'd arrive and wait for quite a few people, but my guide led me through the waiting people and I immediately went to the boat. I made a terrible mistake here, leaving my smartphone in the car... Keep your memories in mind. Soon we got to a spot of whale sharks and dived into the sea. Whale sharks welcome you with open mouths. Extremely powerful. Another group of sardines or horse mackerel swimming with their big mouths open, their jaws almost falling off. Enjoy 2 or 30 minutes and return to the boat. An invaluable experience. One option is to go by bus on your own cheaply, but for time, effort and peace of mind, transportation to and from the hotel is easy. After this, we snorkeled on Sumilon Island and went to our hotel. What about that Tumalog Falls? I didn't ask because it was troublesome. Thank you very much. Waterproof cover if you have a smartphone. I'm told to wear a life jacket again, but I think it's easier to see if I don't. Be careful because I was stung by a jellyfish again.

Almost a guaranteed sighting of whale sharks - Is it unethical? That’s not for me to say. I can tell you it employs a LOT of people and none of the whale sharks I saw appeared injured or distressed. If they were in an enclosed space it may be a different matter but they are free to come and go as they please. That said it appeared well organized when we went. We arrived there at about 8 and it wasn’t at all the nightmare I’d read about during the busy season. We were issued the warnings about staying away from them, no suntan lotion etc. got our required life jackets and were on a boat in minutes. You can see them fine from the boat even if you don’t go in the water. Someone I was with can’t swim and she was happy with what she saw. The water was a bit rough so everyone on our boat just hung onto the pontoons while snorkeling. You have 30 mins. That was my only opportunity to see a whale shark and I’m happy I went.

Eye-opener experience - Our whale shark watching experience was both awe-inspiring and bittersweet. While the time in the water with these magnificent creatures was just right, it was disheartening to see how they’re kept near the shore with feeding practices. Even more concerning, some guests displayed little respect, harassing the gentle giants. These issues highlight the need for better conservation efforts and stricter guidelines to protect these incredible animals. But overal a good experienxe for both young and adults.

Prisoner animals - I'm ashamed I made the trip. If you renounce your selfishness and are a deep-rooted person yourself and then make this trip, you can only be ashamed. Explanation: The animals are in a staked-out area so that the animals cannot go about their natural drifts, meaning that the animals are forced to come to the boats because they are hungry and then be fed so that hundreds of tourists can enjoy themselves very close to the animals. This is a single animal cruelty because the animals really only come because they are hungry and have no other choice to feed themselves in the sea. I had a day trip from Cebu City all the way down south to this spot, had to drive for 7 hours for this crap. You get there at 5 a.m., 6 a.m. you'll feel like you're in an airport terminal just before departure, you'll see hundreds of people, just like you and me, to support this animal cruelty. That's why I'm ashamed of my booking afterwards

DO NOT GO! - DO NOT GO! One of the most inhumane activities. I read the reviews before booking and thought it looked okay but when we arrived there were 100s of people queuing up, being herded like sheep and lining up on the beach in life jackets. The whale sharks are definitely fed to hang around the area, even though they advertise otherwise. We decided when we arrived that we wouldn't go through with it because of how sick it made us feel to see all of that. The poor animals.

DO NOT DO THIS!!! - DO NOT DO THIS!!!! I had planned to do it until I researched. These whale sharks are fed to lure them in!!! This causes many problems with the whales sharks. This practice is abuse to them! If u want an experience that doesn’t harm them, go to Mexico. You boat appx 22 miles out to see to find them on their migratory route, they are NOT lured in. I stopped counting at 65. There is also a whale shark tour from southern Luzon. Can’t remember where. Whale sharks aren’t lured in. You boat around looking for them, and are not guaranteed to see one. Before you book this harmful tour, look deep into your heart. Do you care more about the creatures of this earth and doing what is right, or your stupid IG/FB photos?

Overpriced - Do not take an organised tour, the fee to see the whale sharks isn t more than 10€. Take a bus instead of a tour guide and do the same for almost all the tours in the Philippines.