This beautiful day trip begins from Coco Grove Beach Resort early in the morning. Our experienced crew will cruise you to Oslob where you can swim, dive and/or snorkel with Whale Sharks. You will then have lunch on Sumilon Beach and experience amazing diving around Sumilon Island and Oslob. To end the day and your trip back to Coco Grove Beach Resort, you may witness beautiful sunsets.
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For the past few months, we’ve been part of a really special and rare opportunity to experience the grandeur of the magnificent creatures, Whale Sharks (Butanding in filipino).
The whale shark watching experience feels surreal and beautiful. They’re so large but so graceful as they swim alongside you. Getting up close and personal with these friendly giants really makes you feel close to nature and reconnect with the world around you.
Whale Sharks have been migrating through Oslob for many years now, and you can expect to see an average of four to five whales each time, but sometimes we’ve even witnessed up to twelve in the area while being fed by the local fishermen. There are a mixture of whale sharks, mostly averaging around three to five metres in length, but so far the largest we have sighted during our trips at Oslob was 9 metres long.
Did You Know…
The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish in the world, with the largest recorded specimen measuring around 18 meters in length. This species has been around for approximately 60 million years.
Number of People: We organise trips daily, contingent upon a minimum of 10 guests and favourable weather conditions. Ensuring the safety of all our guests is our top priority.
What should I bring: Please wear your bathing suit under your clothes. Bring a rash guard or another long-sleeved top for sun protection. Avoid using sunscreen as its chemicals can harm the filter-feeding whale sharks. If you have your own snorkeling gear, please bring it along. We suggest bringing a waterproof camera or renting one from Coco Grove. Make sure to bring some cash (PHP) for souvenirs or snacks. Keep in mind that when you board the small boat from the shoreline, you will be entering shallow water.
Tour Inclusions: Boat ride transfers, lunch and refreshments on board, towels, sanctuary fees, snorkeling equipment and guide.
Guest Tips:
- Bring a sarong to wrap around like the locals do, great for when it gets a little too windy or if it’s a super sunny day
- Please don’t touch the whales for both their safety and yours, try to maintain a distance of 5metres while swimming
- Steer clear from the Whale Sharks tails, their tails can be strong if it sways past you
- Try not to litter and keep the waters clean and clear
Whale Shark Tour – absolutely world class!!
I took my family visiting from the Gold Coast on this tour run by Coco Grove. If there is a better organized, better value adventure/leisure activity in Asia – I am yet to do it!
It’s a long day getting on the boat at 6am and returning at 5pm. How many times have you been disappointed by the “free” breakfast on a tour, when you get a piece of cold toast and a fried rubber egg? Well, we were delighted with this gourmet breakfast, we were spoilt for choice with bacon, eggs, fresh pan cakes, pastries and lovely fresh mangos.
Diving with the Whale Sharks near Siquijor, is one of those things you do once in your life and never forget it! Simply amazing is the only way to describe these majestic animals. What an experience!
After a few hours of swimming we worked up a healthy appetite and were treated to magnificent lunch on the white sands of a nearby island (Tea Ladies Tip: don’t fill up on the fresh salads and chicken schnitzel– save some room for the wonderful ham-off-the-bone – the author may been guilty of 2nds (and 3rds).
The happy and friendly staff dished up a few cold beers on the pleasant cruise home, the perfect end to a perfect day!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:10 AM | Leave the resort for a 15-20 minute drive to the Tambisan ferry port. |
| 7:30 AM | The Coco Grove boat departs and heads to Oslob, Cebu. |
| 9:00 AM | Arrival in Oslob, Cebu. Participants register at the ticket booth, receive a briefing, and prepare to board the small paddle boat. |
| 30 minutes of snorkeling with the whale sharks. Participants can watch from the surface or swim and snorkel with the whale sharks, staying close to the boat. | |
| After tour | Return to the Coco Grove Boat, travel to Sumilon Island for lunch, and stay at the Sandbar. |
| 2:00-2:30 PM | Depart from Sumilon Island and head back to Siquijor. |
Page last updated: June 27, 2024
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