Experience the unforgettable thrill of whale shark watching, a one-of-a-kind adventure that will stay with you for a lifetime.
- 1 - 3 hours
- English
- Meet-up
- 12 hours Free Cancellation
Overview
Whale shark interactions are thrilling and fun experiences, but having a local guide can make the experience even more enjoyable and smooth. These guides can help get priority numbers, organize equipment, and ensure you adhere to local regulations designed to protect these gentle giants.
Meet up with our knowledgeable guide in Cocina En Acantilado, who will lead you on an unforgettable adventure where you’ll have the chance to witness these majestic creatures up close in their habitat.
What's Included
- Meet-up Cocina En Acantilado restaurant
- Use of restaurant facilities like WIFI, free parking, comfort rooms, and have a comfortable waiting area while waiting for your turn in whale shark watching
- Local tour guide
- Light breakfast
- Towel
- Boat ride and life vest
- Mask only (no snorkel tube due to COVID-19, you can bring or rent onsite)
- Snorkeling with the whale sharks for 30 minutes
- Snorkeling fees
- Cool down at Tumalog Falls with your own transportation including the local guide (Closed every second Wednesday of the month)
- Service charge and convenience fee
Not Included
- Lunch (optional add on set lunch Php 300 per person)
- Tip to the guide (It's customary to leave a tip for the guide service)
Estimated Itinerary
The recommended meet-up time is between 6 AM and 9 AM. No fixed itinerary because it will depend on your arrival time.
- Meet and greet at Cocina En Acantilado with the local guide
- Eat light breakfast or registration at briefing center
- Snorkeling with the whale sharks for 30 minutes
- Side trip to Tumalog falls (Closed every second Wednesday of the month)
- End of tour
What to expect
A short video on what to expect when you avail the package (excluding transportation)
Ride a paddle boat
Snorkeling with the biggest and gentle fish
Cool down at Tumalog falls
What Our Customers Say to Our Guides
Previous Customers Gallery
Activity Policy
Child Rates
- 2 years old and below - Free of charge but not included in the headcount
- 3 years old - Less Php 500 per child
- 4 years old - Full rate
Whale Shark No Sighting Policy
There is a possibility that whale sharks may not be seen during the tour or activity was suspended due to unpredictable nature, inclement weather, and other environmental factors that are beyond our control. In such an occurrence, we regret to inform you that there will be no refund on the used services.
Cancellation
Frequently Asked Questions
You can book and pay online by selecting pick up the location first, reservation date, and lastly, the number of persons, then press the book now button to continue in checkout.
We clearly stated that the price per person varies on group size; the displayed price is the cheapest offer for large groups (ex. 12 persons).
Clothes for change (optional), comfortable swimwear attire, snorkel tube (optional), and underwater camera (if available).
Yes, but you need to note during the reservation to check if fitted on the car.
Yes, there are underwater cameras for rent onsite for Php 500 on average. We recommend bringing your own memory card or USB for faster transfer of photos and videos.
We recommend visiting Oslob during the dry season, the best months are March to May when the sea is very calm.
As much as possible, we do not recommend booking this tour during super peak seasons due to the long queues for whale shark watching that take 2-3 hours of waiting time unless you have a lot of patience. The following seasons are Chinese New Year, Holy Week, All Souls Day, All Saints Day, and Christmas Week to New Year.
price per person varies by group size