The 15 Most Popular Sea Turtle Snorkeling Trips in the Philippines

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - The 2:40 a.m. start and the road south

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $113Pick of the list

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale shark, Moalboal sardine run, and turtle tour, with practical advice on timing, transport, cost, and what to expect.

“Had an amazing time...early start but well worth getting up swimming with the whales was such an unforgettable experience. Rowena Mae out guide couldn't have been more attentive and helpful she was so friendly it made the trip so enjoyable. Would 100% recommend”

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Cebu: Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

2.Whale Shark, Monkey Sanctuary, & Moalboal Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 234 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Review of Cebu’s whale shark, monkey, sardine run, and turtle tour, with practical advice on timing, transport, value, and what to expect.

“Amazing tour and totally worth the cost. Our drivers Jimmy and Eller were top notch.”

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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

3.Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 7 hours · from $36Most for the money

Review of Port Barton’s $36 island-hopping tour, with turtle snorkeling, reefs, beaches, BBQ lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“This tour was fab!! All of the tour guides were so knowledgeable and helpful, going out of their way to change the tour around to fit with the weather and to ensure we had the best chance at spotting turtles. The barbecue was also very tasty!! Would definitely recommend for a lovely day out in Port Barton.”

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Bohol: Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

4.Boat Tour to Sandbar and Snorkeling with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 186 reviews · 6 hours · from $51

Review of Bohol’s six-hour boat tour to Balicasag and Virgin Island, with dolphin watching, turtle snorkeling, lunch, and practical tips.

“We were very satisfied with the organisation and with the activities that we have during the trip. The agency contact us several times before, to be sure about the meeting point and to give us all necessary tips. Our super hosting and friendly guide Mark was waiting for us in the morning . There is no loosing of the time :) the main boat has one more smaller boat for faster transport on crowded spots n where the water is shallow. The adventure starts with the dolphins watching (don’t expect to see them every time) but you can enjoy in different activities as cruising with the boat on the sea,…”

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Bohol: Dolphin Watching & Sea Turtle Swim Island Tour

5.Dolphin Watching & Sea Turtle Swim Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 159 reviews · 6 hours · from $49

Watch wild dolphins at sunrise, swim with Balicasag turtles, and snorkel coral reefs on a practical six-hour Bohol boat tour.

“We had a lovely time and got to swim with large turtles. This was the first time I’ve experienced it. Seeing the turtles eat sea grass was beautiful. Afterwards we got to spend time relaxing on the island. Our tour guide Alex was charming, informative and an excellent communicator. He made our experience seamless. I’d definitely recommend this trip to anyone.”

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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

6.Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $113

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale shark and Moalboal sardine run tour, with turtles, hotel pickup, guides, costs, ethics, and practical tips.

“Our guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable. Let us know what to expect and followed through with everything. The driver was excellent. So very glad we did a private tour.”

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Bohol: Pamilacan Island Dolphin/Turtle Watching Tour & Lunch

7.Pamilacan Island Dolphin/Turtle Watching Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend a day near Bohol watching dolphins, snorkeling with turtles, eating local Filipino food, and relaxing on Pamilacan Island.

“Sarah was a really nice tour guide. The snorkeling was a bit short, but really nice.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

8.Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Review of Cebu’s Moalboal sardine run, turtle snorkeling, home-cooked lunch, and Kawasan canyoneering, with practical tips and value advice.

“We had an amazing day canyoning and adventuring. Our guides Bryan and Melvin were awesome. Everyone went above and beyond and we couldn’t be more thankful for this day. Then the sardines snorkel at the end was just a fun bonus to finish off the day. Could not recommend this tour more!”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

9.Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $150

Review of Cebu’s Oslob whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, Pescador Island, sardine run, and turtles, with honest tips on timing, ethics, and value.

“Everyone was amazing, respectful and kind! Wilson and Ruby were fantastic snd fun!! The diving and pictures were fantastic too!”

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Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

10.Pescador Island with Sardines & Turtle and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $150

Swim with turtles and sardines, then canyon through Badian to Kawasan Falls on Cebu’s long, action-packed private day tour.

“The canyoneering experience at Kawasan is adrenalin thrilled, where you will have professional guidance through the almost 5km canyon - Jumping from cliffs as high as 10m. I would absolutely do it again, any day. Make sure you put on a lRead more”

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Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

11.Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $180

Review of Cebu’s whale shark, Kawasan canyoneering, sardines and turtle tour, with transport, lunch, timing, value and practical advice.

“Great experience! It was everything we wanted. Super fun packed day. Catherine was our personal driver for the whole day - really lovely. You spend a decent amount of time in the car. As for the experiences, really amazing. There were plenRead more”

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BOHOL: Dolphin Watching, Turtle Swim and Party Boat

12.Dolphin Watching, Turtle Swim and Party Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $69Highest scored

Review of Bohol’s 5-hour dolphin, turtle snorkeling, lunch, and party boat tour, with practical advice on value, currents, food, and logistics.

“Schöne Tour zum Turtle-Point und zu einem Korallenriff vor Balicasag. Ziemlich viel los dort, beim Schnorcheln aufpassen, dass man nicht mit einem Boot kollidiert :D Abgesehen von den Schildkröten war auch eine Muräne sowie viele andere Fische am Start. Man hat wirklich einen One-on-one Guide, der Fotos macht und sich um einen kümmert. Top! Für Schnorchel-Anfänger ggf nicht geeignet oder bisschen tough (Strömungsschnorcheln, ziemlich hohe Wellen), aber tolle Sicht auf die Schildkröten. Delfine leider keine, aber da kann keiner was für. Sehr gutes Mittagessen, Cola, Bier, Wasser - alles am Start. Würde ich wieder buchen! Kleine Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten: Für gute Schnorchler wären Leih-Floss...”

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Moalboal: Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

13.Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $95

Review of Moalboal’s Pescador Island, Sardine Run, and Turtle Point tour, with practical advice on transport, value, gear, timing, and marine life.

“seule, je me suis sentie privilégiée et en sécurité, les spots sont magnifiques, je recommande !”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering

14.Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $150

Swim with Moalboal sardines and turtles, then tackle Kawasan Falls canyoneering on a full-day Cebu adventure with lunch and gear.

“Fantastic! Heartily recommend this day trip to anyone in the area”

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Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtle & Mantayupan Falls

15.Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtle & Mantayupan Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 10 hours · from $89

Swim with sea turtles and sardines in Moalboal, visit 98-meter Mantayupan Falls, and enjoy Cebu transport, gear, and a GoPro.

“We enjoyed this activity with our family (2 adults, 2 children aged 10 and 12). The waterfall was super cool to swim in and we got some great photos of sardines and a sea turtle. Our only ‘issue’ was we got picked up extremely early (4:30 am), but in the end didn’t see why that was necessary with the two stops we made. We arrived at the waterfall by 7:15 and to Moalboal by 9:30, then finished our Moalboal sardine run snorkeling by 10:30. It seemed like our guide wanted to get us back to Cebu City as quickly as possible, and we were also confused when we asked about…”

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