Swimming with Whale Sharks and Island-Hopping to Sumilon Island

Swim with whale sharks and explore the stunning beauty of Sumilon Island on this unforgettable day tour. Certified guides and insurance included. Book now!

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oslob - Snorkeling with Whale Sharks for a lifetime memory!
    The encounter rate is 99%! Snorkeling with whale sharks in the wild is rare in the world, a precious activity that you must experience in Cebu. The sight of whale sharks over 10 meters in length swimming gracefully and feeding with their large mouths is so powerful that you can hardly contain your excitement. Snorkel masks and life jackets are included, so anyone can enjoy!
  • Sumilon Island - One of the clearest islands in the Philippines. The contrast between the bright blue sea and white sandy beaches attracts many troutists. The sea of Sumilon is like a heavenly beauty, with colorful fish and shining coral reefs. The mysterious white sandbar, which appears only at low tide, depending on the weather, time of year and time of day, is one of the highlights of Sumilon Island.
    Although Sumilon is a desert island, its abundance of trees makes this place a resort island. The island is just 15 minutes away from Oslob by a traditional small boat called bunker boat.
What's Included
  • Snorkeling gear
  • GoPro rental (Including latest model HERO12) Please request upon booking!
  • Life Jackets
  • Banker boat to Sumilon Island
  • Towel rental
  • Access to clean shower and bathroom
What's Not Included
  • Meals (approximately: 300 to 400 pesos)
  • sunglasses
  • change of clothes
  • caps / hats
  • sunscreen
Additional Information

This is a fantastic day tour for both family and friends where you can swim with whale sharks and experience the natural beauty of the region and for those holidaying in Cebu who want to experience something out of the ordinary.

Oslob is the only place where feeding of wild whale shark is possible in the world, don’t miss the great experience with whale sharks.

The island of Sumilon has the highest level of sea transparency in the Philippines. The contrast between the bright blue sea and white sandy beaches is unforgettable. The sea of Sumilon is like a heavenly beauty, a wonderful marine world of colorful fishes and shining corals.

Experienced guides certified by the Philippines Department of Tourism will take you around, so you don’t need to worry about anything. Insurance is also included, so please experience a fulfilling tour!
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Insurance coverage requires names and dates of birth of participants for age verification.)

  • You can wait for your turn to snorkel in Oslob (30 minutes to 1 hour) in the comfort of our dedicated waiting area (BCD’S PLACE).
  • We recommend that you bring your own anti-sickness medicine, since the travel time by car is relatively long and the roads are very bumpy.
  • The schedule for the day may be subject to change due to weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, changes will be at the discretion of the guide on the day of the tour.
  • Whale sharks are wild animals and may not be seen during the tour.
  • For insurance purposes, we will require the names and dates of birth of all participants in order to verify the age. Failure to provide this information will result in your ineligibility for insurance.
  • As of January 2024, all reservations for tours that include whale shark viewing in Oslob will require the personal information and identification of all participants at the time of reservation and on the day of participation. Please submit (1) the names and dates of birth of all participants and (2) a photo ID (passport) image of one representative at the time of booking. Please note that in the case the information is not submitted in timely manner, the waiting time at the site will be more than 2 hours and the departure time will be different from that of other participants, so you will be guided as a private tour and you will be charged an additional fee.
  • For safety reasons, children under 7 years old are not allowed on the tour.
  • Insurance cannot be provided for those who are 76 years and older; however, you may participate if you purchase own insurance.
  • The entrance fee for the Oslob area may be increased by the Philippine government in the future. In the event that this increase occurs after your reservation has been confirmed, please be aware that the tour price may also be adjusted accordingly. In such cases, you will be required to pay the increased amount on-site.
Location
Oslob
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Peorm2
Jun 13, 2024
Whale Sharks and Sumilon Island - The trip was so amazing! Can't believe the size and gratefulness of the whale sharks. We got so close to them :) I highly recommend it and our tour guides were fantastic!! 10 out of 10
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788riew
Nov 4, 2023
Enjoy a tour with whale sharks, sardines, and sea turtles! - It was a very satisfying tour, as I was able to see whale sharks, sardines, and sea turtles. Seeing a whale shark was a valuable experience. Also, in Moalboal, where you can see sea turtles and sardines, a local guide pulled us to the spot, so it was very relaxing. The guide who accompanied us throughout the day was polite and reassuring.
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Tebowglobal
Feb 17, 2020
Fantastic experience of swimming with large Sharks! - It was much better than I expected to swim with large sharks!! Sharks swam almost next to me. You must try this unforgettable experience in Cebu!
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Ginsaku
Feb 3, 2020
Extremely happy experience ever!! - The only place you can swim with wild Whale shark. Not only one but a lot!!. You may think wild Whale shark terrible? Noway, They are very friendly for people. As same as whale sharkes, this tour, Fun Group Cebu was very friendly and well trained staff. They know histories of cebu, a hot restaurant, bar, massage in cebu. I totally satisfied with this tour. 野生のジンベイザメと泳げる世界有数のツアー。それも1匹だけではなく、たくさん!怖いと思う人もいると思いますが、ご心配なく。彼らはとってもフレンドリーで優しい生き物です。ジンベイザメ同様、このツアー会社もフレンドリーで良かったです(日本人経営)。セブの歴史や美味しいレストランやバー、安心でお得なマッサージ屋さんも教えてくれて、とても満足できました
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G517sc_
Jan 27, 2020
Great tour - I really enjoyed this tour. I was impressed to see the whale shark up close. The white sandy beach of Sumilon Island was very beautiful.It was really like paradise. And our tour guide and staffs were very kind and friendly.
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Izumiac
Feb 14, 2020
Swimming with sharks - This tour requires you to get up early in the morning and take a long trip, but you have a great opportunity to swim with whale sharks. Worth participating!
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