Activity · Tan-awan, Oslob
Oslob Whale Shark Watching (Tan-awan)
- Open now
- ₱1,000/head
- Fair
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Budget
Fees differ for locals and foreigners and include a short snorkel time; check current rates.
Time needed
2–3 hrs including briefing
Best time
Very early morning (around 6am), year-round
Getting there
Ceres bus from Cebu South Bus Terminal to Oslob (about 3-4 hours); many day tours leave Cebu City around 3-4am.
Prices can change. Check before you go.
About this spot
Hugely famous and hugely debated. Early every morning, boatmen feed whale sharks near the shore in Tan-awan, so visitors can snorkel just meters from these gentle giants. Many travelers call it a once-in-a-lifetime moment, while conservationists and many Reddit travelers criticize the feeding for changing the sharks' natural behavior. If you go, follow the rules: no touching, no flash, keep your distance, no sunscreen in the water.
Good for
- Adventure
- Family Trip
- Nature Escape
Where you’ll be
Barangay Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu
- By commute
Ceres bus from Cebu South Bus Terminal to Oslob (about 3-4 hours); many day tours leave Cebu City around 3-4am.
- Parking
Parking at the Tan-awan watching area.
Good to know
Ethical ba?
It's controversial because the sharks are fed. Some travelers prefer wild encounters like Donsol; decide for yourself.
Pwede bang hawakan?
No. Touching is prohibited and fined.
Gaano kaaga dapat dumating?
Around 6am, before the crowds and while the sharks are present.
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