Oslob whale shark diving packages most affordable in oslob. Ajs place oslob cebu oslob tour packages whale shark tours. Swim and snorkel with the whale sharks in oslob and enjoy a scenic 23 hours drive from cebu city or mactan island which accompanied by our experienced driver which is accredited by department of tourism. Oslob whale shark watching day tour island trek tours. Enjoy the pristine water and green sceneries surrounding tumalog f. Experience a close encounter with cebus majestic whale sharks in this unbelievable oneday tour.
Oslob cebu whale shark watching fees, info and how to. Oslob is a small village south of cebu city, near the southern tip of cebu island. I was told by other divers that another whale shark was sighted around pescador island the day before, so there was indeed a chance we would see one in our visit. To experience this whale shark you can book a cebu oslob tour and make a memorable moment with the friendly whale shark. After a roller coasterlike ride on a habalhabal we stopped at the side of the highway where we alighted earlier. In donsol, sorsogon where you can see them swimming during their regular migratory route, or those. The whale shark that took me by surprise in moalboal, cebu. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed. Apr 05, 2012 as i live very close to the whale shark madness of oslob, ive managed to spend a lot of time talking to the locals. Enjoy a private tour experience and meal next to the amazing ocean in oslob. It has started blossoming into a tourist stop due to whale sharks that swim close to the coast. Our whale shark tours will bring you on a unique experience like no other tours. They come to that area to feed on the tiny shrimp and other small fish which inhabit the waters there.
Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines cnn travel. Oslob whaleshark watching 2020 all you need to know before. Good season to visit cebu and view whale sharks in aug. The town of oslob, southeast of cebu city, is known for whale sharks that visit the area daily oslob town is approximately three 3 hours drive from cebu city proper passing through the towns of naga, san fernando, carcar, sibonga, argao, dalaguete, alcoy and boljoon before reaching oslob located in the southern tip of cebu island. Bayan ng oslob, is a 4th class municipality in the province of cebu, philippines. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 12. Jun 18, 2014 the bus dropped me at tanawan, which is where you need to disembark and right where the oslob butanding whale shark briefing center is it was just past 7am, which is when the center opens i walked straight to the briefing center i assumed at 7. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the recently discovered oslob, philippines whale shark situation because of the feeding of the sharks that accompanies the tourism. Nov 17, 20 since im a diver i always had this dream to dive with whale sharks. All divers will be accompanied and guided by our master divers. Oslob whale shark watching point is located in the southern part of the province of cebu. Why we do not swim with whale sharks in oslob dive bohol.
Oslob philippines one of the top destinations in the world where travellers can swim with whale sharks is the philippines. Go swimming with whale sharks in the crystalclear waters of oslob, cebu. In 2011 photos of snorkelers with whale sharks were published in a big international newspaper and snorkeling with whale sharks in oslob started. Oslob whale shark swimming, the good, the bad and the ugly. Whale shark watching in oslob cebu philippines cebu tours. The most affordable oslob whale shark diving tour package in cebu. Mar 12, 2015 hi, its a very informative article,i will do this amazing whale shark encounter this sept. Tanawan in oslob for the whale shark which is just along the highway. Ajs place beach resort is located in tanawan, oslob, cebu, home to the world renowned oslob whale sharks. Swimming with a whale shark is a unique wildlife interaction that will last forever. Whale shark watching and sumilon island tour cebu tours. Oslob whale shark watching tour package oslob whale sharks. Oslob cebu whale shark watching october 14, 2015 march 16, 2017 farrah 2 comments i am just so happy that despite of my very short holiday we were able to squeeze in a day trip out of town.
The bottom line is that although id rather see a whale shark in its 100% natural habitat the experiences in oslob is a far cry from them being in captivity and the steps that have been taken to turn it into an eco tourism spot are steps in the right direction meaning i can. Swimming with whale sharks in oslob, cebu, philippines will fly. As part of municipal and tourism ordinance in oslob, cebu, there will be an addon fee of php500. Whale sharks in philippines, cebu island selfplanned trip. In the vicinity of whale shark swimming is a recent attraction. Whale shark watching in oslob, philippines, cebu civitatis. Why we skipped swimming with whale sharks in oslob and what. Thank you for sharing this beautiful pictures and experience you have with oslob whale sharks. Tucked away amidst the chaos of crowded resorts and busy streets, our peaceful little beach resort provides a welcoming and stressfree environment. Oslob whale shark watching natalio bacalso ave, tanawan, 6025 oslob, cebu rated 4. Watching of whale sharks in oslob cebu is 99% guaranteed.
Unlike in donsol where the interaction is allowed to transpire more naturally. Whale shark watching in cebu started last september 2011 and it became popular all over the world when the news hit in the internet last november 2011. Whale shark watchingswimming is good for 30mins only and is available daily from 6am 12nn only. Most guesthouses can arrange transport, otherwise there is plenty of guys with motorcycles willing to take you for a small fee. However, as fishermen import food from other regions to feed the whale sharks, they are now staying in oslob for much longer instead of moving on to other regions. Years ago christine was fortunate enough to come across a couple of whale sharks while diving in honduras, which can be rare, and wed heard it was pretty easy to replicate those experiences in cebu.
Prior to that, there is an informative talk and presentation about the whale sharks and strict rules to be observed during the activity. In 2014, whale sharks attracted over 110,000 tourists to oslob, according to the department of tourism for central visayas, the islands of which oslob is a part. Grab discounted oslob whale shark watching tickets on traveloka xperience and experience an adventure under the sea as you swim with the majestic whale. This tourist attraction is controversial because fisherman lure them into the coast by feeding them. Oslob whale shark snorkelling tour a guide where is tara. Whale shark snorkeling in oslob, cebu, philippines was such a fantastic bucket list experience. On cebu island, the butanding tours to oslob have lately become popular with locals and tourists. I assumed there was two different tiers for tickets even if we do bring our own gear. Each batch has 30 minutes to watch or swim with the whale sharks. Local fishermen feed the whale sharks by hand which tourists find entertaining. If you go farther, you will reach the tip of southern cebu, the town of santander.
With the assistance of our local tour guide, you will have a great time watching and swimming with the gentle giants. It is amazing to know that you can be really be close to these docile whale sharks. Fill up the reservation form below and receive a confirmation within the next few hours. Snorkelling with whale sharks and splashing in beautiful waterfalls. Oslob, cebu travel and tours coordinator pm now 09321817956. Although ive heard a few different stories, most fishermen are telling the same story on how the whale sharks came to their shores and how the tourist attraction came about. So pack your backpacks now and head to oslob, cebu and swim with the giants. As with all things in life, there are many strong opinions and diverse viewpoints. We pride ourselves with having clean and modern facilities, the most tranquil. Whale shark oslob tours affordable and easy booking for cebu south tours and more. Oslob whale shark watching travel guidebook must visit.
It is left to the reader to decide if they want to support this. I had to wake up that early because i actually staying over in moalboal, which is around a 2 hour drive from oslob. Theres plenty of guesthouses in oslob, however, its another 15 minutes to the beach where the whale sharks are. The waters surrounding cebu, and the bohol sea have been an important habitat for whale sharks and this is corroborated by historical hunting data.
While many are using local your operators to organize the trip or go from one of the dive resorts in dauin on a day trip to dive or snorkel with the whale sharks. Why we choose not to swim with whale sharks in cebu. The whale watching is truly an incomparable experience so it is worth the pay and the effort. Whale sharks are some of the safest large sea creatures to interact with because they feed using a filter instead of teeth. About whale sharks the whale shark rhincodon typus is a slowmoving filter feeding shark and the largest known extant fish species. Whale shark is the biggest shark and the largest fish in the world. Whale shark watching and encounter, snorkeling at sumilon island sanctuary and sandbar, swimming at tumalog falls and a church visit at simala church. The whale shark we saw was not as big as some of its counterparts, but majestic nevertheless. As the driver will take you to oslob, you can enjoy the scenic 23 hour ride. Snorkelling with whale sharks in oslob, the philippines. The whale shark watching in the town of oslob is one of the most popular tourist attractions in cebu province.
Swimming with the gentle giants is one of the most exciting things youll do while in oslob cebu. Swim with whale sharks, known as the gentlest giants in the sea. Minutes of waiting with all our bulky baggages we hopped on to a crowded nonaircon ceres bus bound to bato via oslob. They feed plankton, spent most of the time at the surface and swim very slowly, often no more than 5 km h. Jul 19, 2012 the whale sharks mouth, though wide, is not threatening. Whale shark watching gears snorkel and life jacket and boat ride. The whale shark encounter in cebu is a cheap way to tick off a bucket list item. The bottom line is that although id rather see a whale shark in its 100% natural habitat the experiences in oslob is a far cry from them being in captivity and the steps that have been taken to turn it into an eco tourism spot are steps in the right direction meaning i can recommend it to people with a happy conscience. With the assistance of our local tour guide, you will have a great time. By staying in oslob as theyve been baited by the local.
The whale shark and sumilon island daytour package will give you many unforgettable memories with the most visited tourist spots in oslob, cebu. There are few places in the world where you are guaranteed the opportunity to swim with whale sharks. Enjoy an adrenalinefilled day on the island of cebu. I really didnt want to wake up, but i knew the day was going to be completely worth it. Whale shark watching and snorkeling venue entrance fees. Its length can reach 18 meters, but usually the length of an adult shark is about 1012 meters. Our guide will show you a whale shark experience youll never forget. Since a few years, the butanding tours to oslob on cebu island are famous with tourists and locals. Oslob whale shark watching 1day tour rates traveloka. The natural season for whale sharks in oslob lasts for only 60 days.
Whale sharks, the gentle giants of the sea can be found mainly in two spots in the philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,893 people. Whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob. If you read the history of oslob whale shark interaction, it used to be only a few hundred pesos.
Dec 01, 2015 although the swimming with the whale sharks in oslob, cebu is a rather controversial activity, no one can deny that it is an incredible experience. Whale shark watching is one of the most popular cebu tour package we offer along. The whale shark watching activity in oslob is a must and you should never miss to do. You just have to wait for it to be downloaded for about 1015 mins from the. Unique lifetime experience swim with the gentle giants. Oslob is bordered to the north by the town of boljoon, to the west are the towns of ginatilan and samboan, to the east is the cebu strait, and to the south is the. Oslob whaleshark watching 2020 all you need to know. For many people across the globe, whale shark watching is a mustwatch activity. Whale shark watching is on the bucket list of many people around the world. Before you book your whale shark tour theres one important thing you should really know. Why we skipped swimming with whale sharks in oslob and. Dec 10, 2015 of those ten choices one that really stood out was the incredible opportunity to swim with whale sharks in oslob, cebu.
Had mixed feelings about this place but we ended up loving it. The historic town of oslob is situated in the southernmost part of cebu, right next to the town of boljoon another historic town in the south. Oslob whale shark watching 1day joinin tour from cebu. As of 20, the longest recorded stay for a whale shark in oslob was mr. This whale attacked me from behind or was it just a kiss when you like my videos dont hesitate to subscribe. Begin your aquatic journey by taking a short drive from the. Oslob, officially the municipality of oslob, cebuano.
Whale sharks have been coming to the beach of tanawan in oslob for many years. All the whale sharks at the oslob whale shark snorkel tour are wild animals and come and go as they please. We offer full rental of equipment or tank and weights rental only. Oslob philippines and the whale sharks blue sphere media. Your ultimate guide to the oslob whale shark snorkelling tour in the philippines, including cost, safety, ethics and what to expect from the tour. About oslob whale sharks whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob.
Now, the whale sharks have become a tourist attraction in oslob, 117 kilometers south of cebu city. An adventure to remember for a lifetime get up close with the worlds largest fish the whale sharks, the gentle giants in oslob cebu philippines. However, there is much to be learned by opening our minds to alternative. Now due to the lgu said they wanted to discourage such whale shark interaction, they raise the fees and the local get nothing much from it. Ajs place oslob cebu oslob tour packages whale shark. Whale sharks are a highlymigratory species who swim great distances in search of nutrientrich plankton. While many are using local your operators to organize the trip or go from one of the dive resorts in dauin on a day trip to dive or snorkel with the whale sharks, it can also be done by public transports from. Many people use local trip operators for arranging trips or going from any diving resort in dauin on day tours for snorkeling or diving with whale sharks.
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