We are an oslob based tour operator with an address of lagunde, oslob, cebu. After the whale shark experience, our package includes climbing. One fisherman in oslob was quite keen on the whale sharks and would give them snacks from time to time to keep them happy, as he believed this would bring him good fortune. Dec 10, 2015 of those ten choices one that really stood out was the incredible opportunity to swim with whale sharks in oslob, cebu. Swimming with the whale sharks in oslob is a wellexecuted machine and you can expect to be paraded with military precision. Swimming with a whale shark is a unique wildlife interaction that will last forever. Whale shark watching in oslob, cebu has become popular recently since it is a guaranteed way to see the whale shark which also caused.
At the time however, little did we know about the potential affects that this could have on. The following information was obtained from the padre burgos castle resort website which indicates the best time is see the whale sharks is from november until may and where you will see them in their more natural state. After partying the night before with some friends from cebu, i hurriedly went back to the hotel, took a shower and went straight to the whale shark watching in oslob, cebu. Oslob, officially the municipality of oslob, cebuano. This tourist attraction is controversial because fisherman lure them into the coast by feeding them. Unique lifetime experience swim with the gentle giants. The waters surrounding cebu, and the bohol sea have been an important habitat for whale sharks and this is corroborated by historical hunting data. Whale shark watching and sumilon island tour cebu tours. Does anyone know about what time the whale shark snorkeling is over with and about how long the journey is from oslob to cebu ferry. You can definitely go back to cebu city after the whale shark activity. 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. Whale shark watching in oslob, cebu plan your trip now. Good season to visit cebu and view whale sharks in aug. At the end of 2011 we were more than excited to have the chance to interact oslob whale sharksno thanks read more.
Ajs place beach resort is located in tanawan, oslob, cebu, home to the world renowned oslob whale sharks. Oslob, cebu whaleshark encounter itinerary 1 day indie. If diretso kayo ng oslob and travel kayo at 11am, aabot kayo dun ng mga 23pm. Enjoy the pristine water and green sceneries surrounding tumalog falls. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,893 people.
From the bus terminal take the bato via oslob and then take off in tanawan oslob, cebu. Watching of whale sharks in oslob cebu is 99% guaranteed. Swimming with oslob whale sharks philippines travel. Learn about the historic events that took place at the cuartel on this private tour. Whale shark watching is one of the most popular cebu tour package we offer along with sumilon island day tour package that maximize your time enjoying oslobs top tourist spots. Whale sharks seems to like to swim the seas within that small barangay of tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob. Whale watching of oslob whale sharks in oslob cebu is 99% guaranteed. Why we choose not to swim with whale sharks in cebu. Jun 08, 2012 whale sharks are something that we all want to see. There are some things that you just have to see at least once in your life and whale sharks are one of them. Whale shark watching is on the bucket list of many people around the world.
Moalboal to whaleshark watching in oslob 09 january 2020. Oslob is a small village south of cebu city, near the southern tip of cebu island. Oslob day tour package oslob whale sharks george whale. Oslob, officially the municipality of oslob is a 4th class municipality in the province of cebu. 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. Oslob whale shark watching travel guidebook must visit.
This is the first time that i have seen live whale sharks at close range. 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. There are three major destinations for this specific itinerary. Arrival at kawasan falls and lunch guest expense 12. I cant believe we actually had a super close encounter with whale sharks locally known as butanding in oslob in the south eastern coast of cebu 3 hours away from the city our experience heres better than in donsol. From cebu city oslob is located on the southeastern tip cebu, an island in the central visayas region of the philippines. While concerning, visitor traffic was still minimal. Minutes of waiting with all our bulky baggages we hopped on to a crowded nonaircon ceres bus bound to bato via oslob. Ajs place oslob cebu oslob tour packages whale shark. I have been in cebu for many augusts the most common weather pattern is rain for a short time each day and fine for the rest.
We pride ourselves with having clean and modern facilities, the most tranquil. Mar 12, 2015 from the bus terminal take the bato via oslob and then take off in tanawan oslob, cebu. 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. Visit the cuartel in oslob, spanish barracks built during colonial times. Tourist whale watching activities also need to be strictly controlled before the politicians who just want to profit from it and the volume of tourists this summer scare these majestic creatures away. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob island trek tours. After the disappointment in donsol last year, i was thrilled i could finally scratch the i saw butanding. Im making that another post as i took some photos from oslob town as well. The whale shark watching activity in oslob is a must and you should never miss to do when are in cebu.
It has started blossoming into a tourist stop due to whale sharks that swim close to the coast. Whale sharks are something that we all want to see. Cebu to oslob for whale shark swim to siquijor island 07 january 2020. Donsol is a nice place but you are not 100% sure to see whale sharks. On the other hand, you can be 100% sure to see them in oslob. No minimum number of guest required pricematch guaranteed. Oslob philippines and the whale sharks blue sphere media. With the assistance of our local tour guide, you will have a great time. As the driver will take you to oslob, you can enjoy the scenic 23 hour ride. Whale sharks are a highlymigratory species who swim great distances in search of nutrientrich plankton. Of those ten choices one that really stood out was the incredible opportunity to swim with whale sharks in oslob, cebu. From cebu city, head to the south bus terminal and ride a ceres bus going to bato via liloan.
There are few places in the world where you are guaranteed the opportunity to swim with whale sharks. So pack your backpacks now and head to oslob, cebu and swim with the giants. The whale shark watching activity in oslob is a must and you should never miss to do. Aaron beach resort by far serves food food and has clean bathing area. Oslob whale shark watching attraction travel guidebook, mactan island must visit. Since a few years, the butanding tours to oslob on cebu island are famous with tourists and locals. Apr 05, 2012 one fisherman in oslob was quite keen on the whale sharks and would give them snacks from time to time to keep them happy, as he believed this would bring him good fortune. Bayan ng oslob, is a 4th class municipality in the province of cebu, philippines. The local guide help us to rank for the whaleshark tickets at the same time, but this request 300php additional charge. Next up you have to sign in so they have a register of every visitor. The philippines are simply amazing and the great thing is that, so far, not many people know much about this great country. 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. The whale shark and sumilon island daytour package will give you many unforgettable memories with the most visited tourist spots in oslob, cebu.
How to go swimming with whale sharks in oslob philippines. Tanawan in oslob for the whale shark which is just along the highway. If you are looking for white sandy beaches, amazing food, friendly people and beautiful landscapes, philippines are definitely the place to go but if you get tired of chilling out all day long you can try an amazing experience. In oslob, the whale sharks congregate in one area near the beach where the fishermen feed them krill small saltwater shrimps every morning. Butanding watching, is it really more fun in oslob.
I assumed there was two different tiers for tickets even if we do bring our own gear. 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. 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. The whale sharks waste a lot of energy as the intention of the feeders are to lead the shark and not to actually feed it properly. Had mixed feelings about this place but we ended up loving it. To experience this whale shark you can book a cebu oslob tour and make a memorable moment with the friendly whale shark. 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. Oslob whale shark watchingswimming, sumilon island, and kawasan falls. The bus service is intermittent depends on the time it leaves from liloan port, but you should be able to catch a bus within an hour. Oslob whale shark watching car charter from cebu city or mactan. All divers will be accompanied and guided by our master divers. From cebu city, pick up time is early so that one can catch up the punctual gentle giants of oslob. Read here about our trip from dumaguete the whalesharks in oslob using public transportation. Go swimming with whale sharks in the crystalclear waters of oslob, cebu.
Oslob whale sharks would come out in the early hours to feed and to mix and mingle with the tourist crowd. At the time of my visit to oslob in early december, 2011, the whale sharks were only known to a few local operators and no regulations of any type were in place. Why we do not swim with whale sharks in oslob dive bohol. Whale sharks oslob is home to the famous whale shark experience. Canyoneering, oslob whale and tumalog falls whale shark.
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. Apr 29, 2020 even though there are many places in the philippines where you can dive with the whale sharks, if you like snorkeling there are only two places where you can see the whale sharks. Whale shark watching im oslob was indeed a very unique experience. With the assistance of our local tour guide, you will have a great time watching and swimming with the gentle giants. Nov 17, 20 since im a diver i always had this dream to dive with whale sharks. Times are tough for the travel community right now.
Over time, the whale sharks became used to the fisherman and would come up to the boats to ask for food. I was so excited to see these gentle giants that i dove right in the water with. Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines cnn travel. We guarantee your satisfaction and we make sure that you will have a hassle free tour during your vacation.
Now, with many partially tamed whale sharks flocking to the area, tanawan beach has become a major tourist attraction. The whale watching or the feeding schedule is from 6. Whale shark watching in oslob cebu philippines cebu tours. Good thing the whale shark managed to spit it out before taking in another shrimp thrown by the fisher folk. Last but not least, one of the best reasons to avoid the whale shark circus of oslob, is that you can see whale sharks in the wild in other parts of the philippines.
After a roller coasterlike ride on a habalhabal we stopped at the side of the highway where we alighted earlier. Oslob whale sharks 2020 all you need to know before you. Whale shark snorkelling oslob over gd fridayeaster wkend 06 january 2020. Oslob whaleshark rates,oslob daytour,cheap oslob tour. Why we skipped swimming with whale sharks in oslob and. It is left to the reader to decide if they want to support this. Once in a lifetime swimming with the whale shark in oslob cebu. What to do in oslob swim with the whale sharks in the. Recommended pick up time from cebu city or lapulapu city is between 4.
If you are doing canyoning in badian cebu and is planning to visit oslob just like what we did, you may take a bus bound to bato via barili. In the vicinity of whale shark swimming is a recent attraction. First, you sit through a short presentation about whale sharks including dos and donts when in the water no sunscreen and dont touch them. Oslob whaleshark watching 2020 all you need to know. However, you may get a typhoon, it may pour down with rain for a couple of days, it may not rain at all for several days. The anticipation had been mounting and the time had finally come. Duration of whale shark snorkel triptravel to cebu ferry oslob forum. This will give you more time to enjoy the place and the surrounding towns. It takes around 2 to 3 hours from the city to oslob. Last daily bus from oslob to cebu city is around 9pm. Our guide will show you a whale shark experience youll never forget. Oslob whale shark snorkeling with underwater photoshoot gopro. Its nice to see that they looked at ways to avoid hurting the whale sharks and even protecting them while still being able to make a living. Oslob and moalboal the travel guide unexplored footsteps.
Since im a diver i always had this dream to dive with whale sharks. Oslob day tour package oslob whale sharks george whale sharks. Aug 02, 20 whale sharks in oslob, cebu by alexandra rose. A study conducted by marine biologists observing oslob whale sharks. Whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob. Tucked away amidst the chaos of crowded resorts and busy streets, our peaceful little beach resort provides a welcoming and stressfree environment. Jan 25, 2012 the oslob butandings urgently need expert help and the implementation of a comprehensive ecotourism program. The whale watching is truly an incomparable experience so it is worth the pay and the effort.