Of these places, cebu and sorsogon have the more established whale shark tourism. Once in a lifetime swimming with the whale shark in oslob cebu. Whale shark oslob tours affordable and easy booking for cebu south tours and more. Explore breathtaking sites such as tumalog falls and southern cebu scenery on this private. Swimming with a whale shark is a unique wildlife interaction that will last forever.
Ajs place oslob cebu oslob tour packages whale shark. Prior to that, there is an informative talk and presentation about the whale sharks and strict rules to be observed during the activity. Watch oslob whale sharks for a remarkable experience in tanawan oslob cebu philippines. These whale sharks situate in barangay tanawan, oslob, cebu. Having experienced both oslob and the donsol whale shark interaction, it is clear to me that donsol is the best option. If the fisherman continue to feed them, they will be there. 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.
In oslob, theres a boat called whale shark feeder that the tuki follows while the boatman feeds them. Oslob whale shark watching day tour island trek tours. Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines cnn travel. Had mixed feelings about this place but we ended up loving it. 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. Good season to visit cebu and view whale sharks in aug. Oslob is a small coastal town in south cebu and is best known for whale shark swimming. The two main attractions in oslob, cebu are swimming with the whale sharks and the incredible tumalog waterfalls. Oslob whale shark swimming with whale sharks in cebu jonny. All rooms boast a flatscreen tv with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
Oslob whale shark swimming with whale sharks in cebu. Whale shark watching is on the bucket list of many people around the world. There are many tour companies that offer trips to swim with the whale sharks in oslob from locations in and around cebu including from cebu. The whale shark watching activity in oslob is a must and you should never miss to do when are in cebu. However, it had surged to popularity when the news about these whale sharks reached worldwide in november 2011. Snorkeling and swimming with whale sharks in oslob philippines. Whale shark watching in oslob cebu philippines cebu tours. Swimming with the whale sharks in oslob, cebu is a controversial activity. If you speak to any marine conservationist, environmental advocate, ocean lover or responsible diver they will all tell you that snorkelling in oslob, cebu should not be done. Why we dont recommend the whale shark activity in oslob.
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. Conclusion after experiencing both donsol whale shark interaction and oslob whale shark interaction. Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines oslob and donsol. Cebu, oslob whale shark watching packages tour snorkeling. Oslob whale shark watching and pescador island hopping in. A tagged whale shark from the philippines was found in taiwan. According to my research, the water tends to be clearer in oslob than in donsol. 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. Oslob whale sharks all you need to know before you go. Oslob whale shark resort, oslob updated 2020 prices. Since a few years, the butanding tours to oslob on cebu island are famous with tourists and locals.
Swim with whale sharks in cebu, philippines bucket list. The whale sharks are a big tourist attraction in oslob. Why is swimming with whale sharks in oslob not an ethical, sustainable option. Further, this whale shark watching began in september 2011. Contact us now for guided tour and diving packages. Ajs place beach resort is located in tanawan, oslob, cebu, home to the world renowned oslob whale sharks.
As part of municipal and tourism ordinance in oslob, cebu, there will be an addon fee of php500. Youll be glad to know there is a 711 to pick up any essentials you will need and a few local restaurants to try some yummy filipino food. Featuring a restaurant, sun terrace, outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and a private beach. We woke up early to swim with the largest fish in the world. Donsol and pintuyan are known for whale sharks in the right season. Why we do not swim with whale sharks in oslob dive bohol. The southern tip of cebu island is home to several attractions such as sumilon island, tumalog falls and olsob, known for the whaleshark interaction. The natural season for whale sharks in oslob lasts for only 60. 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.
When planning your oslob, cebu itinerary consider the threehour travel time, which means that if you leave cebu city around 6. Our guide will show you a whale shark experience youll never forget. Therefore, oslob whale shark watching should be one of the bucket list of a traveler or adventurer. Do note that the whale shark in oslob is considered domesticated. Oslob in cebu was our first attempt at swimming with whale sharks in the philippines. There are deluxe rooms and family rooms available each fitted with a flatscreen tv, large bed, spacious living, free wifi and private bathroom. The whale shark and sumilon island day tour package will give you many unforgettable memories with the most visited tourist spots in oslob, cebu. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed. Whale sharks are known to migrate great distances, across various countries and jurisdictions. Another famous site for swimming with the whale sharks in the philippines is donsol, sorsogon, the whale shark capital of the world where unlike in oslob, no handfeeding and no touching of whale sharks. After the whale shark experience, our package includes climbing up to the amazing tumalog water falls which just 10 minute drive from the whale shark area in oslob. Tucked away amidst the chaos of crowded resorts and busy streets, our peaceful little beach resort provides a welcoming and stressfree environment. Before heading to the boats, you will be given a brief where the rules and regulations are explained.
Explore breathtaking sites such as tumalog falls and southern cebu scenery on this private tour. As the driver will take you to oslob, you can enjoy the scenic 2. Oslob whale sharks 2020 all you need to know before you go. How to see the whale sharks from dumaguete without. Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines oslob and. Tanawan, a small fishing village in oslob, is the site for the whale shark encounters. Oslob whale shark swimming, the good, the bad and the ugly. Rivalling dinosaurs in both size and weight, these prehistoric creatures have been swimming our oceans for upwards of 60 million years. Each batch has 30 minutes to watch or swim with the whale sharks. How to go swimming with whale sharks in oslob philippines. Oslob is 115 kilometers from the capital via the natalio bacalso highway.
If you want to visit oslob whale sharks and the sardines and turtles in pescador island in moalboal cebu in one day, then this is the right package for you. Unique lifetime experience swim with the gentle giants. We provide record of the number of whale sharks appearing in the. Whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob. Whale sharks can be found throughout the philippines with the best times of year being january to may. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular talking about worldwide recognition tourist attractions in cebu is the whale shark watching or swimming with the whale sharks in oslob, southern cebu. Guaranteed interactions, feeding of whale sharks, research what. One whale shark in particular has been known to stick around for over a year in oslob.
But there is one place in the philippines where you can have an almost guaranteed encounter with a whale sharks during the right season, and that is in donsol which should not be confused with oslob. Before you book your whale shark tour theres one important thing you should really know. Sunblock is not allowed along with touching the whale sharks. In the philippines, whale sharks can be seen in cebu, sorsogon, leyte and even in palawan. The whale sharks of donsol where and when to find them. All the whale sharks at the oslob whale shark snorkel tour are wild animals and come and go as they please. Free private parking is available and the resort also offers car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Oslob is a town three hours south of cebu city where one can see and swim with the whale sharks also known as the butandings. Why we choose not to swim with whale sharks in cebu. We pride ourselves with having clean and modern facilities, the most tranquil.
The oslob whale shark resort is one of the best accommodations in oslob. Oslob whale sharks 2020 all you need to know before you. Snorkeling with whale sharks in oslob philippines youtube. 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. It is harder to reach, less time with the whales, more expensive and fewer guarantees. The average is 12 a day, but you can see 100% throughout the year.
Snorkeling with whale sharks in oslob philippines an unforgettable day, swimming with the whale sharks in oslob, philippines. Oslob whale shark resort has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and private beach area in oslob. Whale sharks are highly mobile animals, so by enticing the whale sharks to stay in one spot it is interfering with their natural movements and migration pattern. We offer full rental of equipment or tank and weights rental only. Oslob whale shark watching with tumalog falls oslob. The paddle boats are rather unnecessary but is regulated by the government and has helped make jobs for the people in oslob. The cheapest way to get to oslob is to fly into cebu, then catch the bus from the airport to the south bus terminal. In donsol they often offer longer experiences up to 3 hours, whereas in oslob its generally 30 minutes. Whale sharks are a highlymigratory species and normally follow the path of nutrientrich seasonal aggregations of plankton. Cebu, oslob whale shark watching packages tour snorkeling, diving or by boat oslob, whale shark is seen from the sight of the worlds people, the cebu drives about 3 hours, whale shark can be seen from am6 to 12.
Diving with whale sharks has been a dream of mine ever since i learned it was even possible. Ethical swimming with whale sharks in leyte, philippines. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob island trek tours. Snorkelling with whale sharks in oslob, the philippines. 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. Controversy over the feeding of whale sharks in oslob, the. An add on fee of php1,000 in sumilon island bluewater resort during weekends all rates are subject to change without prior notice. In this town, near the southern tip of cebu island in the philippines, whale sharks are a big. If you are looking for something new and interesting to do while in cebu, think outside the box and drive to the south of cebu and swim with the whale sharks. 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. In august 2018, national geographic wrote an article regarding concerns over the impact of whale shark tourism in oslob. All divers will be accompanied and guided by our master divers. The whale shark watching activity in oslob is a must and you should never miss to do.
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