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