Reviews: From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Encounter + Moalboal Sardine Run Snorkeling | Full-Day Marine Adventure
Guest User2026-01-29
We booked a private transfer for two adults and two children, 13 and 5 years old. A minivan was delivered, and we were the only ones there. The kids all got a good night's sleep. First, there were the sharks. We arrived, went to check in, were given instructions to read, assigned a number, and then sat waiting for your turn. We waited about 30-40 minutes. Then they gave us life jackets and you waited for the boat. Keep in mind that you'll be walking over rocks to the boat. Then it's literally a 50-meter ride (I felt like it) and that's it. You dive into the water. We didn't rent a GoPro on the sharks and regretted it; you should definitely get one. Next, we went to Moalboal to fish for sardines. We rented a GoPro there, and it was the best decision. It cost 700 pesos. No waiting in line like with the sharks. We swam for about an hour. There was also a turtle) then lunch (the driver asked to choose between jellybee (I think I wrote it correctly) or Filipino cuisine, but you have to wait for it, we chose a quick bite and go home, in the end they picked us up at 4 am and we were at the hotel by 5 pm. (Photo screenshot from video)
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Reviews: Philippines, Moalboal: Sardine Storm Diving Experience - Equipment Included | Intro Dives (No License Needed) & Certified Dives Available
Guest User2025-12-16
The company provides instructions in Chinese so that travelers can feel at ease. The staff are also very professional and offer rental of action cameras to help shoot underwater photos and videos, so you don't need to use your own mobile phone.
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Reviews: Oslob Whale Shark Watching Day Tour: Badian and Moalboal
Guest User2025-10-27
Must do when in Cebu. Great experience, well executed by the kuya who drove us. The photo uploaded are from Malboal.
My second attempt at diving. The description said it would take 3 hours, but it actually took 1 hour and 20 minutes. I spent 20 minutes getting equipped in the office and then being briefed in the water. The dive lasted 40 minutes (my instructor seemed nervous and angry; I kept surfacing, and then he put more rocks in my life jacket). Overall, it wasn't bad; I'm even glad the dive lasted so long because I was really afraid of doing something wrong. The sardines were amazing, and I saw a turtle in the distance. Later, I went snorkeling and saw one too, but much closer. The remaining 20 minutes were spent changing clothes and sending photos and videos. I'm giving the instructor a "Good" rating for his behavior; it didn't boost my confidence; it only made me more nervous. Although he later said everything was great!
I've been waiting for a long time, but the price is reasonable :) When will I see whale sharks and turtles up close? In Moalbap, the instructor took a very good underwater photo with our phone, so it was very good. Satisfaction