The Philippines · SARDINE RUN SNORKELING
Millions of sardines hold a wall twenty metres off Panagsama beach, close enough to swim to. These 15 trips add turtles, Pescador Island or a canyon afternoon, and differ mostly on how long the boat stays out. Prices below.
Swim with whale sharks at Oslob, cool off at Tumalog Falls, then snorkel Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles on a long Cebu day.
“Loved the activity, such good spots and everything was perfect. Deffo do it”
Cebu snorkeling day with Oslob whale sharks, Moalboal sardine run, sea turtles, plus pickup, guide, gear, and clean shower facilities.
“Mae was a wonderful guide :) I did this activity twice in a row because nature is metal & the whale shark x turtle collabo is extraordinarily trill!”
A full-day Cebu combo of Oslob whale sharks, Kawasan Falls swim, and Moalboal sardines run with turtles, with hotel pickup included.
“If we known the whaleshark was such a mass produce we probably didn't do that one but the whole day itself was amazing. Special thanks to the taxi driver Jepoy!”
Oslob whale shark snorkeling and Moalboal sardine run with sea turtles from Cebu. Early start, long day, strong wildlife value for $113.
“This is a group tour, which means it's perfect for solo travelers like myself who do not want to pay the full price of a private one. The organization was on point. GoPros, water, soap - everything was provided as needed. Our guides were great too. The biggest downside is that you basically pay for that and the transfers. When you arrive at the swimming site - you are at the mercy of local guides. Thus we had to wait more than one hour for our shark swim. Also the sites are public and pretty crowded too. You will have more people than sharks on your videos and photos. Nonetheless,…”
Snorkel Moalboal sardines and sea turtles, then canyon to Kawasan Falls. Small-group Cebu day trip with lunch and gear.
“This was hands down the best activity we did so far. We got pick up on time and we got dropped back by a very nice and friendly driver. Everything was very well organised. First stop was the Sardine swim and Turtle chase, and we did not get disappointed! we saw plenty of fish and several sea turtles and could get some beautiful pictures with them. We rented a water camera from the guide and he took all the pictures for us. He got some incredible shots for us. Everything else was provided. Afterwards we had a tasty home cooked lunch and the canyoneering. We used the Zip lining to…”
Cebu day tour mixing Moalboal sardine-run snorkeling with sea turtles and Kawasan Falls canyoneering, plus lunch and hotel transfers.
“Great experience. 5am pickup from hotel no fuss. sardines were amazing, saw a massive Turtle feeding as soon as we entered the water. We didn't do the gopro but regret it, you definitely should. canyoning was great also, jumps from 4, 7, and 10m. Guide takes your phone to take lots of pictures and videos for you. brilliant, recommended”
Early-morning whale sharks in Oslob, sardines and turtles in Moalboal, plus Pescador snorkeling and Tumalog Falls, from Cebu.
“This tour started at 3am and ended back at out hotel by 8pm. Was picked up in an old van with seats too close together and no legroom (never seen seats so close - I’m 177cm tall so average for a Caucasian male), noisy and rattly, had no suspension and was totally uncomfortable/unsuitable for such a long day. After picking up at different hotels around the city, th day started with a 3hr+ drive to Oslob where we walked to get tickets to the whale shark swimming, then walked back to have breakfast that was one egg, toast and a banana and coffee/juice. Then went to Tumalong falls. Pretty dally…”
Whale shark swim, Kawasan canyoneering, and Panagsama sardines plus turtle snorkeling, with Cebu transport and lunch in one long day.
“Loved this tour. Very organized and great guides. My friend and I were picked up at our hotel in an air conditioned van. We were transported just the two of us to the southern part of the island for whale sharks. We met our guide who directRead more”
Private 1-hour snorkeling at Moalboal Sardine Run near Panagsama Beach. Gear included, English guide, life jackets available, GoPro add-on.
“Jonathan was great, I rented his go pro for 500php and we swam out to the sardines and saw many turtles. I asked him to film the animals so he dived down to get the best shots but kept checking in on me as I floated at the top. I was solo so I had him to myself, it was awesome! highly recommend. 10am was the perfect time.”
Moalboal Sardines Run private snorkel near Panagsama Beach, 1 hour with gear and insurance for $20, transfers available add-on.
“It was amazing, our guide was so cooperative as it was our first time swimming so far in the ocean and he made us feel so comfortable and also clicked some videos with the gopro. we were scared to swim without life jackets so we kept theRead more”
Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, waterfall time at Tumalog, then snorkel Moalboal sardines and sea turtles in Cebu.
“Professional driver Gabriel and guides are so efficient…… will recommend. Thank you.”
Snorkel Pescador Island, watch the Sardine Run, and swim near sea turtles in Moalboal with door-to-door pickup and gear included.
“From start to end, this activity was seamless. Wengweng was a very good driver and well air conditioned. Wengweng made sure to fast track our tour registration and took us to some amazing spots to snorkel. Saw thousands of sardines and about 5 sea turtles swimming about. Would highly recommend this service”
Moalboal Sardine Run snorkeling, then Kawasan Falls canyoneering with turquoise pools, from Cebu in one action packed day.
“The trip was really chill, no rush and the sights are absolutely stunning. Transport was in time, also on the way there I was able to sleep a little in the car. My guide Christobal at Canyoning was very kind, knew his way around and made sure we were ahead of the curve (going in the morning is worth it). That way we had all the people behind us and the empty canyon in front. Also he showed me many animals and was overall a very funny guy. Plus he took a ton of really good pictures of me, always making sure I was safe. The lunch was basic but…”
Cebu day tour that strings together Oslob whale sharks, Inambakan Falls, and Moalboal sardines snorkeling, with hotel pickup and safety gear.
“Avis mitigé. L’excursion pour voir les baleines est un attrape touristes. Les baleines ont l’air d’être enfermées dans des filets & elles sont nourries à longueur de journée par les pêcheurs pour divertir les touristes. A FUIR. C’est la partie que nous n’avons pas apprécié. Néanmoins, le reste de la journée a été super. Cascades, petit déjeuner très léger & pas beaucoup de choix, déjeuner correct, activités pour voir les sardines et tortues très sympa. Un immense merci à Michael, notre guide qui a été adorable, un excellent chauffeur avec une superbe playlist !! Activité un peu trop chère à mon goût.”
Guided sardine reef snorkeling in Panglao with small groups, safety briefing, full gear, hotel pickup, and underwater photos in clear tropical water.
“Really enjoyed it. Well organised tour. Guide was great. Saw plenty of Sardines and done Nemo fish. fun experience.”
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