Oslob in cebu was our first attempt at swimming with whale sharks in the philippines. Whale shark watching is on the bucket list of many people around the world. Oslob whale shark watching tour package oslob whale sharks. Jan 02, 2019 the activity is good for 30 minutes only.
Doing scuba diving allows you to stay longer under the water and see the whole body of the whale sharks clearly. Oslob whale sharks 2020 all you need to know before you go. When planning your oslob, cebu itinerary consider the threehour travel time, which means that if you leave cebu city around 6. Road trips are fun, especially if youre going south. Diving centers team considers safety to be first and foremost priority while diving and ensures each holiday turns to be an unforgettable vacation. Watch a freediver rescue this entangled whale shark a family encountered an. Whale sharks are known to migrate great distances, across various countries and jurisdictions. Because diving or swimming with whale sharks is possible at scottys, your dream swimming or diving alongside with the largest fish whale sharks in the sea can be experienced just within cebu. A tagged whale shark from the philippines was found in taiwan.
Donsol and pintuyan are known for whale sharks in the right season. All the whale sharks at the oslob whale shark snorkel tour are wild animals and come and go as they please. This is because whale sharks used to be treated as pests that ate their catch. Cebu, oslob whale shark watching packages tour snorkeling. In the philippines, whale shark tourism is a booming business. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob island trek tours. Fill up the reservation form below and receive a confirmation within the next few hours.
Oslob philippines one of the top destinations in the world where travellers can swim with whale sharks is the philippines. Turning the whale sharks into a tourist attraction gave the fishermen an alternative source of income. Einmal im leben mit dem walhai in oslob cebu schwimmen. We advise to book earlier schedule for good visibility. We provide record of the number of whale sharks appearing in the. Its length can reach 18 meters, but usually the length of an adult shark is about 1012 meters. 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. Prior to that, there is an informative talk and presentation about the whale sharks and strict rules to be observed during the activity.
Tanawan, a small fishing village in oslob, is the site for the whale shark encounters. The sleepy town of oslob on the southern tip of cebu became famous for the daily appearance of whale sharks. Jun 24, 2018 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. Apr 04, 2019 outside of these dates, whale shark trips are illegal. 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 oslob tours affordable and easy booking for cebu south tours and more. They feed plankton, spent most of the time at the surface and swim very slowly, often no more than 5 km h. Do note that the whale shark in oslob is considered domesticated. Watch oslob whale sharks for a remarkable experience in tanawan oslob cebu philippines. In oslob, theres a boat called whale shark feeder that the tuki follows while the boatman feeds them. I first scuba dived with the sharks in november of 2011, it cost us 150php each to the.
If you want a hasslefree trip and want to make the most out of your vacation, its best to book a travel agency. Nov 17, 20 since im a diver i always had this dream to dive with whale sharks. Whale sharks can be found throughout the philippines with the best times of year being january to may. We also offer tour pick up from moalboal, liloan santander port from dumaguete city and other parts of cebu. There are a few places in the world where you can watch whale sharks on a. The average is 12 a day, but you can see 100% throughout the year. 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.
Since a few years, the butanding tours to oslob on cebu island are famous with tourists and locals. The longterm impacts of this provisioning are not well understood. Tumalog falls is located at tumalog oslob cebu, which is about 10 kilometers from the town and 5. On cebu island, the butanding tours to oslob have lately become popular with locals and tourists. All the whale sharks at the oslob whale shark snorkel tour are wild animals and come. Oslob is 115 kilometers from the capital via the natalio bacalso highway. Once in a lifetime swimming with the whale shark in oslob cebu. Cebu, oslob whale shark watching packages tour snorkeling or. The south east of cebu is now famous as the site of whale shark watching, in tanawan, oslob. Before swimming with whale sharks became a tourist activity in oslob, the fishermen here used to hunt and sell their meat. Swimming with the gentle giants is one of the most exciting things youll do while in oslob cebu.
Explore breathtaking sites such as tumalog falls and southern cebu scenery on this private tour. If the fisherman continue to feed them, they will be there. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed. 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. Why we do not swim with whale sharks in oslob dive bohol with.
Swim with whale sharks in cebu, philippines bucket list fanatic. During this great time to swim with whale sharks in cancun, 30 to 40 specimens can be seen in one excursion near isla mujeres or isla holbox. As of 20, the longest recorded stay for a whale shark in oslob was mr. Of those ten choices one that really stood out was the incredible opportunity to swim with whale sharks in oslob, cebu. It started last september 2011 and become a tourist attraction and popular all over the world. The cheapest way to get to oslob is to fly into cebu, then catch the bus from the airport to the south bus terminal. Oslob whale shark watching car charter from cebu city or. Whale sharks in philippines, cebu island selfplanned trip. Whale shark viewing at oslob, a popular tourism site in the philippines. Whale shark scuba diving day tour oslob whale watching resort. Contact us now for guided tour and diving packages. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Snorkeling and swimming with whale sharks in oslob philippines was an unforgettable day. Scottys action sports network offers you the chance of a lifetime to experience the whale shark watching and diving in oslob, cebu.
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. 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. We offer full rental of equipment or tank and weights rental only. For many people across the globe, whale shark watching is a mustwatch activity. Swimming with the giant whale shark is truely amazing and lifetime experience. The whale sharks of donsol where and when to find them. If you dont want to wait in the line for too long and avoid the horrible traffic in the city and the southern parts, make sure to leave cebu city or mactan at around 2 or 3 am. Oslob is a small coastal town in south cebu and is best known for whale shark swimming. Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines cnn travel. 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. 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.
Whale shark viewing at oslob, a popular tourism site in the philippines, is facilitated by handfeeding the animals with shrimp. 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. A study conducted by marine biologists observing oslob whale sharks supports. I wish i could say i enjoyed swimming with the oslob whale sharks last week, but truth is, i didnt. Oslob whale sharks 2020 all you need to know before you. Whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob. The peak of the whale shark cancun season is achieved between july and august.
I am happy for oslob, these gentle giants locally called tuki caused a huge buzz in the philippines which is a big help to the tourism revenue of the once sleepy town. 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. The whale shark watching activity in oslob is a must and you should never miss to do. A random whale shark encounter cannot be orchestrated, but tend to be between january and may. Scuba diving with the whale sharks tour in cebu activity. It was discovered by accident that whale sharks like shrimp known locally as uyap by fishermen in the small town of tanawan, close to oslob.
Our guide will show you a whale shark experience youll never forget. Why we choose not to swim with whale sharks in cebu. If you read the history of oslob whale shark interaction, it used to be only a few hundred pesos. In donsol they often offer longer experiences up to 3 hours, whereas in oslob its generally 30 minutes. Local fishermens interact with the whale sharks by feeding them by hand while tourists find it entertaining. If you want to have a 99% chance to find a whale shark in his natural habitat visit donsol between april and may. However, as fishermen import food from other regions to feed the whale. The natural season for whale sharks in oslob lasts for only 60 days. As part of municipal and tourism ordinance in oslob, cebu, there will be an addon fee of php500. The result was a beautiful relationship between the fisher men and the tuki whalshark in visayan, the local language.
Hassle free and private whale shark watching tours our whale shark tours will bring you on a unique experience like no other tours. Whale shark is the biggest shark and the largest fish in the world. Diving and snorkeling are limited in time and people. 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. Ethical swimming with whale sharks in leyte, philippines. Fishermen using krill small shrimp as bait were often approached by the whalesharks. Oslob dive center oslob whale shark diving oslob whale. Good season to visit cebu and view whale sharks in aug. Book us today, pay online and get instant confirmation. Before you book your whale shark tour theres one important thing you should really know. After that get in contact with dive shops for further information and theyll help you out. Whale shark feeding was introduced in september 2011 by a dive centre. Swimming with whale sharks in oslob ig worthy photos at.
All divers will be accompanied and guided by our master divers. Do not get tricked into a trip to oslob where whale sharks can be seen year round, 247. Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines oslob and donsol. According to my research, the water tends to be clearer in oslob than in donsol. 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. Dec 10, 2015 of those ten choices one that really stood out was the incredible opportunity to swim with whale sharks in oslob, cebu. Whale shark scuba diving day tour afterwards, come stay at our beachside resort with a ocean view here are the rates for our whale shark scuba diving day tours, per person. Whale sharks are a highlymigratory species and normally follow the path of nutrientrich seasonal aggregations of plankton. Driver pick up on time as schedule with email prior to my trip.
Each batch has 30 minutes to watch or swim with the whale sharks. Oslob whale sharks all you need to know before you go. Since im a diver i always had this dream to dive with whale sharks. Whalesharks scuba diving and whale watching in oslob. Why we do not swim with whale sharks in oslob dive bohol. An add on fee of php1,000 in sumilon island bluewater resort during weekends all rates are subject to change without prior notice. 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. Whale sharks are spotted in tanawan, oslob which is 10 km away from the center of the town. 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. In this town, near the southern tip of cebu island in the philippines, whale sharks are a big.
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