Whale Shark + Sumilon Sandbar + Sardines and Sea Turtles Snorkeling Day Tour

Whale Shark + Sumilon Sandbar + Sardines and Sea Turtles Snorkeling Day Tour
Whale Shark + Sumilon Sandbar + Sardines and Sea Turtles Snorkeling Day Tour - Image 2
Sumilon Sandbar
Moalboal Sardine Run
Moalboal Sea Turtles
Moalboal Sardine Run
  1. Whale Shark + Sumilon Sandbar + Sardines and Sea Turtles Snorkeling Day Tour
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  3. Sumilon Sandbar
  4. Moalboal Sardine Run
  5. Moalboal Sea Turtles
  6. Moalboal Sardine Run

Whale Shark + Sumilon Sandbar + Sardines and Sea Turtles Snorkeling Day Tour

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Experience the best attractions in Oslob and Moalboal in one day!

🌐 English    👨‍👩‍👧 Private Tour    🚘 Hotel Pickup & Drop off    ❌ 48 hrs. Free Cancellation

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    *Tour Date

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    *Pickup and Drop off Location

    Select the farthest location if your Pickup and Drop off are in different locations

    *Hotel and Address

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    *Number of Person and Price

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    • + ₱550.00
    • + ₱1,500.00
    • + ₱2,000.00
    • + ₱500.00
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Description

Things to Do

What to Expect

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning then take you to Oslob. Upon arrival at the briefing area, you will be required to join the queue, register, listen to the briefing, and wait for your priority number to be called. While waiting, you can eat breakfast at nearby restaurant. Once you’re priority number is called, you’ll be provided with life vest, goggles. Then, you’ll ride a boat to the interaction area and swim with the whale sharks for 30 minutes. After that, you’ll be given time to eat breakfast at your preferred restaurant in the area. Then, we’ll take you to Sumilon Island by an outrigger boat. The sandbar changes shapes and shift locations around the island, depending on the season, and it appears during low tide. Next, you’ll travel to Badian for at least one and a half hours to eat lunch before going to Moalboal to swim with the Sardine Run and Green Sea Turtles.

Estimated Itinerary

03:00 AM – If pickup in Cebu / Mandaue / Lapu-Lapu City
04:00 AM – If pickup in Badian / Moalboal / Alegria
05:30 AM – If pickup in Santander / Boljoon / Oslob
06:00 AM – Registration & Briefing
06:30 AM – Swim with the WHALE SHARKS
07:30 AM – Breakfast at nearby restaurant (on your own account)
08:00 AM – SUMILON ISLAND SANDBAR
10:00 AM – Proceed to Badian
11:30 AM – Complimentary Lunch. Proceed to Moalboal
12:30 PM – Snorkeling with the Sardine Run and Sea Turtles
02:00 PM – Travel back to hotel/resort
02:30 PM – Estimated arrival if drop off in Badian / Moalboal / Alegria
03:30 PM – Estimated arrival if drop off in Santander / Boljoon / Oslob
05:30 PM – Estimated arrival if drop off in Cebu / Mandaue / Lapu-Lapu City

This schedule is subject to change depending on traffic, your pacing, and weather conditions on your tour date.
The final pickup time maybe changed during peak and monsoon seasons in which early pickup time is required.

What’s Included

  • Private Tour
  • All Entrance and Government Fees
  • Airconditioned Transportation to and from hotel / resort / condo / BnB / residence / airport / seaport
    • SEDAN – max 3 passengers
    • MPV/AUV – max 6 passengers
    • VAN – max 12-14 passengers
  • Swimming with the Whale Sharks
    • Swimming Fee
    • Shared Boat Ride, Life Vest, Goggles
    • Local Tour Facilitator
    • Boatman as Guide
  • Sumilon Island Sandbar Shared Boat Ride and Life Vest
  • Sardine Run and Sea Turtles Snorkeling Goggles, Life Jacket, Life Buoy, and Guide
  • Complimentary Lunch in Badian

What’s Not Included

  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Other Meals on your own account. There are restaurants onsite or on your way.
  • Gratuities (Giving a TIP is viewed as a sign of goodwill, especially if that person gave you excellent service)

What to bring

  • Any Swimwear – swimsuit, shorts, rash guard, etc.
  • Towel and Clothes to change
  • Waterproof Camera / Cellphone in a waterproof pouch
  • Php Cash

Optional Add-on

  • Scuba Diving with the Whale Sharks – ₱2,000 per person
  • Waterproof Camera Rental – ₱550 (for Whale Sharks)
  • Scuba Diving with the Sardine Run
    • ₱1,500 per person (Licensed)
    • ₱2,000 per person (Non-Licensed)
  • Pescador Island Hopping Moalboal Tourism Boat Rental Rates (Last Trip: 2:30 pm)
    • ₱2,500 (1-6 persons)
    • ₱3,000 (7-9 persons)
    • ₱3,500 (10-12 persons)
    • ₱4,000 (13-15 persons)
    • ₱5,000 (16-18 persons)

Unavailability

  • This Tour is Not Available on every Good Friday, and every 3rd Wednesday of the month, Sumilon Sandbar will be closed for cleanup

Child Rate

  • 4 years old and above – Same Price as Adult
  • 3 years old – Less ₱300 each
  • Below 3 years old – Free of Charge (Not included in the headcount)

Refund Policy​

  • No Sighting of the Whale Sharks / Sardines / Sea Turtles is non-refundable
  • Used Vehicle is Non-Refundable

Frequently Asked Questions

How to book?
  1. Set the language of your device to English
  2. Select the Tour Date first, and then the Pickup and Drop off Location.
  3. 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.
  4. If you don’t have the List of Participants yet, you can write “N/A” or any message on this field.
  5. You need to Select the Number of Person to show the corresponding Price Per Person.
  6. Lastly, press the Book Now button to proceed to Cart Checkout.
  7. Fill out the information required on the payment gateway.
Why is the displayed Total Cost different than the actual Price Per Person?
The price varies by Pickup and Drop off Location, and your Group Size. The shorter your trip, and the bigger your group, the cheaper the price.
Why is the checkout price different than the displayed price?
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The status of my order is processing. What does this mean?
That means we have received your order and it’s confirmed.
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
Are there lockers at the Whale Sharks area?
There are no lockers but they have a baggage counter
Can I join this tour even if I don’t know how to swim?
Yes, you can still join. You’ll be wearing life jacket
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?
You’ll be given 30 minutes starting from the interaction area
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 Sumilon and Snorkeling with the Sardines and Sea Turtles too?
You can only use it for the Whale Sharks. You may add another GoPro Camera for Snorkeling with the Sardines and Sea Turtles
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
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.
Do I need a boat to swim with the Sardines and Sea Turtles in Moalboal?
There is no need to ride a boat because the sardines and sea turtles are just near the shore. But you can rent a boat if you want to go to Pescador Island.
How long can I swim with the Sardines and Sea Turtles?
The entire snorkeling 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).
Can I include Pescador Island Hopping in Moalboal?
Yes, you can include it on your own account if time permits. Last trip is at 2:30 pm

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