Oslob Whale Shark Watching from Dumaguete City
- Dumaguete City
- Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu
- Available vehicles ➜
Swim with the whale sharks the easy way — straight from Dumaguete, the Land of Gentle People
- 8 hours
- English
- Pick up hotel ➜
- Instant Confirmation
- Daily Tour
- 24 hrs Free Cancellation
Overview
Skip the long travel from Cebu and enjoy a quicker, smoother journey with our whale shark watching tour starting right from Dumaguete City, Dauin, and other nearby towns. With direct pick up and drop off, you’re just a short ferry ride away from Oslob — no early 3 AM wake-ups or long drives needed like most Cebu-based tours. It’s the most convenient and time-saving way to meet the gentle giants of the sea!
Your tour begins with a comfortable ride to Sibulan Port, followed by a short ferry trip to Liloan Port in Santander, Cebu. From there, our private vehicle will take you directly to the whale shark interaction site in Oslob.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop off in any hotel within Dumaguete City
- Pick-up and drop off Liloan port Santander
- Exclusive private air-conditioned transportation
- Round trip ferry from Sibulan port to Liloan port Santander
- 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 (Closed every second Wednesday of the month)
- Service charges and convenience fee
Estimated Itinerary
- 6:00 AM - Pick-up from your Hotel
- 7:00 AM - Onboard on ferry going to Liloan Port
- 7:30 AM - Pick-up Liloan Santander
- 8:00 AM - Light breakfast, registration and short briefing
- 8:30 AM - Swim with the whale sharks (or view from banca)
- 11:30 AM - Option to have lunch at restaurants/eateries at Tanawan or take lunch back in Dumaguete
- 12:00 PM / 1:30 PM - Ro-ro ferry back to Sibulan
- 12:45 PM / 2:15 PM - Transfer back to hotel
What to expect
Ride a fast craft from Sibulan to Liloan port Santander and vice versa
Ride a paddle boat
Snorkeling with the biggest and gentle fish
Cool down at Tumalog falls
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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