Frequently Asked Questions
How to book?
- Set the language of your device to English
- Select the Tour Date first, and then the Pickup and Drop off Location.
- Fill out the required information such as your Hotel/Resort and its Address. If you haven’t booked a hotel yet, you can write “none yet” or any message on this field and update us later.
- If you don’t have the List of Participants yet, you can write “N/A” or any message on this field.
- You need to Select the Number of Person to show the corresponding Price Per Person.
- Lastly, press the Book Now button to proceed to Cart Checkout.
- Fill out the information required on the payment gateway.
Why is the displayed price different from the actual price?
The price depends on the Pickup and Drop off Location, as well as your Group Size. The less time your trip takes, and the larger your group, the cheaper the price.
What is the reason for the Payment Gateway Fee?
Whenever a customer pays for a good or service through credit card transactions or any other online payment, the business is charged a transaction fee. This transaction fee involves a payment made to multiple parties for using their platform and payment gateway. Transaction fees help cover the expenses of maintaining payment infrastructure, handling fraud protection and ensuring the smooth flow of funds during your transactions.
The status of my order is processing. What does this mean?
That means we have received your order and it’s confirmed.
I did not get a confirmation for my booking after it was made. What actions should I take?
- Check Spam/Junk Folders: Emails often get filtered, especially in
GmailorOutlook. - Verify Payment: Check your bank or credit card statement to confirm if the money was debited.
- Wait and Check Order History: Due to high volume, emails can be delayed. Log into the website to check if the order appears in your account’s order history.
- Do Not Re-order Immediately: If money was not debited, the transaction likely failed.
- Contact Customer Support: Provide the transaction date, exact amount, bank name, and payment method.
Can I choose different pickup and drop off locations? Example: Pickup in Cebu City and Drop off in Moalboal
Yes, it’s ok as long as the drop off is on the way to the pickup location, otherwise you will be charged accordingly.
Kindly choose the farthest location upon booking, and enter the 2 hotels/resorts and the addresses in the Hotel and Address field. Example: Pickup at Radisson Blue, Cebu City and Drop off at Quo Vadis Dive Resort, Moalboal.
Can I bring my luggage during the tour?
Yes, you can. As long as there’s enough space inside the vehicle
Can I join the water activities even if I don’t know how to swim?
Yes, you can still join. You’ll be wearing life jacket
Are there lockers at the Whale Sharks area?
There are no lockers but they have a baggage counter
Is the boat for the Whale Sharks exclusive for us?
The boat will be shared with other tourists
How long can I swim with the Whale Sharks? Can I extend it?
You’ll be given 30 minutes starting from the interaction area. You will pay an additional P500 if you’re a local tourist or P1,000 if you’re a foreigner if you want to extend by 30 minutes.
How long can I Scuba Dive with the Whale Sharks?
You have maximum of 1 hour or until you consumed the air in the tank
How deep should I dive when I go Scuba Diving with the Whale Sharks?
The maximum depth at the Oslob Whale Sharks interaction is 7 meters, with the Whale Sharks typically swimming at a depth of between 2m and the surface. The maximum depth for a non-licensed scuba diver is 6 meters (20 feet).
If I rent a GoPro camera for the Whale Sharks, can I use it for other activities too?
The camera can only be used for Whale Sharks and is not permitted for other activities since it belongs to Oslob Whale Sharks tour staff.
How can we get the videos and photos?
They’ll use an OTG adapter to transfer it to your cellphone. Make sure you have enough memory space
How long is the motorbike ride to Tumalog Falls?
It’s less than 2 minutes ride from the entrance to the base of the waterfalls.
Do I really need to ride a motorbike to Tumalog Falls?
It’s optional, you may walk if you don’t want to ride a motorbike
What’s the difference between Sumilon Island Sand Bar Tour and Sumilon Island Day Tour?
Sumilon Island Sand Bar Tour is limited to the public sandbar and marine sanctuary only. Food and drinks are not included but, you can buy and eat at the mainland. Sumilon Island Day Tour allows you to visit the private Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort, which includes buffet lunch and drinks, use of Pulo swimming pool, private beach & access to Sand Bar.
Is Sumilon Island Sand Bar always visible?
The sandbar changes shapes and shift locations around the island, depending on the season, and it appears during low tide. It’s underwater during high tide.
Are there lockers at the Canyoneering area?
Yes, we have lockers at our Canyoneering station in Badian
Can I use my drone when Canyoneering?
Can I use my cellphone when Canyoneering?
Is it possible to avoid the jumps while Canyoneering? If I skip the jumps, will I be separated from the group
Yes, you can skip the jumps, and you won’t be separated from your group
Are there lockers at Kawasan Falls area?
There are no lockers at Kawasan Falls, but we have lockers at our headquarters in Badian to keep your belongings safe before heading to the waterfalls.
Can I use my drone at Kawasan Falls?
Yes, you can use it.
Can I use my cellphone at Kawasan Falls?
Yes, you can use it.
Is cliff-jumping allowed at Kawasan Falls?
Do I need a boat to swim with the Sardines and Sea Turtles in Moalboal?
You don’t have to take a boat since the sardines and sea turtles are close to the beach. You can rent a boat if you wish, allowing you to visit Pescador Island too.
How long can I swim with the Sardines and Sea Turtles?
The entire activities will take up to 1 hour
How long can I Scuba Dive with the Sardines and Sea Turtles?
You have maximum of 1 hour or until you consumed the air in the tank
How deep should I dive when I go scuba diving?
The sardines tend to be between 2 meters – 15 meters (7 – 40 feet). The maximum depth for a non-licensed scuba diver is 6 meters (20 feet).
If I rent a camera for Snorkeling with the Sardines and Sea Turtles, can I use it for other activities too?
The camera can only be used for the Sardines and Sea Turtles and is not permitted for other activities since it belongs to the local service providers in Moalboal.
Can I include Pescador Island Hopping in Moalboal?
Yes, you can include it by renting a boat. The latest departure time is at 2:00 pm.
