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The 15 Best Sardine Run Tours in Moalboal

38 tours  ·  from $20

The bait ball sits in about six metres of water a short swim off Panagsama and holds most of the year. The 15 below cover the shore swims, the Pescador Island boats and the days that add turtles and Kawasan, priced by seat.

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling - Oslob’s whale shark encounter
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

1.Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 343 reviews · 10 hours · from $106Our pick

Leave Cebu around 2:00 to 3:00 AM for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtles. Breakfast, lunch, transport, fees, and snorkeling gear are included. Drivers such as Noel, Rudy, and Joseph have earned praise for helpful service, while a private booking can save money for groups of four or more.

“It was great. Saw the whales, turtles and the sardines.. everything was on time”

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles - Oslob whale sharks and the reality of the queue
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

2.Oslob Whale Sharks, Moalboal Sardine Run & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $113

Start before dawn for Oslob’s whale shark encounter, then head to Moalboal for turtles and a huge sardine run. Your guide handles queues, gear, towels, and transfers, with guides such as Mae, Ken, and Norvina often praised for patient, personal service. Expect 10 to 14 hours and plenty of road time.

“Activity was nice specially the turtle and sardine one . And snorkelling team was amazing and took beautiful pictures.”

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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling - Kawasan Falls: a cool change of pace
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Cebu: Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

3.Whale Sharks, Kawasan Falls, & Sardines Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Start before dawn for Oslob whale sharks, then swim at Kawasan Falls and snorkel with sardines and sea turtles in Moalboal. An English-speaking driver such as Raul or Jave handles the long transfers, while local guides assist at each stop. Expect a memorable but tiring day.

“Overall, it was a wonderful and unique experience. The day started early, specifically at 0200, but it was worth it. Our driver wanted to ensure we got to the whale shark site early enough to get our tickets and begin early. Our driver, all the guides, were terrific, very kind, and experts in their craft when it came to driving us across Cebu, getting us to each locations on time, and connecting us with the next person to kindly help us get to the falls and the ocean to swim with the turtles and sardines. Highly recommend. Once in a lifetime opportunity to do all that in one day. Also,…”

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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour - Why the 3:00 a.m. pickup matters
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Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour

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

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

Start before dawn from Cebu City or Mactan, then meet whale sharks in Oslob and swim beside sardines and sea turtles at Panagsama Beach in Moalboal. Guides such as Mae, Norvina, Farrah, and Nino help manage the long day, with equipment, towels, water, insurance, and transfers included.

“the guide, MAY is very kind , helpful. And the tour is Amezing because I can see turtel and whale shark , serdeen.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase - The early ride from Cebu to Moalboal
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Cebu: Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

5.Kawasan Canyoneering & Sardines Run and Turtle Chase

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

Join PH Kawasan Canyoneering for a 12-hour Cebu adventure: snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal, eat a home-cooked Filipino lunch, then slide, swim, and jump through Kawasan Falls with licensed local guides. Small groups, gear, fees, and selected Cebu pickups are included.

“I like the canyoneering the most. Very supportive guide throughout this Kasawan Cayoneering. The Sardines Run and the Turtle Chase were very nice as well. Good experience!”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering - The transfer from Cebu shapes the whole day
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

6.Moalboal Sardines Run Snorkel & Kawasan Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 1 day · from $142

Travel from Cebu to Moalboal for a guided sardine-run snorkel and a chance to see sea turtles, then tackle Kawasan’s waterfalls, jumps, slides, and pools. English-speaking guides such as Jerome, Joel, Benji, and Victor may assist, with lunch, gear, entry fees, and hotel transfers included.

“From start to finish it’s worth every penny. It may seem expensive upfront, but for a driver in a spacey air conditioned car, private driver for the whole day, lunch, the activity entrance fees, the tour guides salary for the snorkelling and canyoneering - it is well worth it. Just google pictures of the Kawasan falls, so you’ll see how beautiful it is, but what really makes the trip were the tour guides. Special shoutout to Mac and Clifford at McRich travel and tours who organised the canyoneering. They were both very friendly, chatty, and had lots of experience - helping us navigate the queues, taking photos so we didn’t…”

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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle - The 3:30 a.m. pickup and private-car advantage
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Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle

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

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

Start before dawn from Cebu City or Mactan, then snorkel with Oslob whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and take a private boat to Pescador Island and Moalboal’s sardine run. Guides such as Abam, Robbie, Ray, and James may vary by date. Breakfast, lunch, gear, and transfers are included.

“The whale shark experience itself was absolutely amazing and truly unforgettable. Being in the water with the whale sharks was incredible and something we’ll remember forever. Our driver, Angel, was outstanding. He has a very calm, kinRead more”

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Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo - Panagsama Beach for sardines and turtles
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Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo

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

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

Start at 3:00 am from SM City Cebu for Oslob whale sharks, Kawasan Falls canyoneering, and Panagsama Beach snorkeling. Private transport, lunch, equipment, and safety gear are included. Guides such as Cha Cha, Clyde, and Jomar may assist during the day.

“I read all the reviews before I booked this and they ranted and raved about how great it was. Unfortunately that was not the case for us. Our driver was late getting us and got us to the whale shark queue late. The guide there informed us the Read more”

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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour - Starting at Panagsama Beach
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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour

9.Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Meet at Panagsama Beach for a one-hour private snorkel with Moalboal’s sardines, about 30 meters offshore. Your English-speaking guide provides fins, mask, safety advice, and optional action-camera footage. You may also spot turtles, but expect crowds at popular morning times.

“Chaotic, the Guide came late and forgot, that I booked the Trip with a Go Pro. At the end, I was thankful for the pictures and videos he took. But the footage of this trip got sent to all the participants which was uncomfortable for me.”

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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option - What the one-hour itinerary is really like
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Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option

10.Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $20Best value

Meet your local guide at Panagsama Beach and swim about 30 meters from shore to Moalboal’s famous sardine school. Masks and fins are provided, private groups get personal help, and a life jacket is wise for weaker swimmers. Transfers and GoPro footage can be added.

“Our Sardine Run tour with Jonathan was absolutely incredible! His expertise, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the ocean made the entire experience unforgettable. He guided us to the best spots to witness the breathtaking spectacle Read more”

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Cebu: WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling - Oslob whale sharks and the early morning wait
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Cebu: WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

11.WhaleShark , Tumalog Falls, & Sardine Run Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $124

This private Cebu tour links Oslob whale shark snorkeling, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and sea turtles. Your English-speaking driver and local guides handle the transfers, while the whale shark boat is shared under local rules. Jerome and Gabriel are praised by name for friendly service and photos.

“Professional driver Gabriel and guides are so efficient…… will recommend. Thank you.”

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Moalboal: Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping - Turtle Point requires patience and restraint
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Moalboal: Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

12.Sardine Run, Turtles and Pescador Island Hopping

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

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Moalboal, then join a local guide such as Wengweng for Pescador Island, the Sardine Run, and Turtle Point. The $95 tour includes transfers, boat transport, mask, snorkel, life vest, entrance fees, and water, but not meals, fins, or an underwater camera.

“Had great fun with the whole activity! Seeing the fishes and the turtles was breathtaking!”

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Cebu Whale Shark Encounter, Moalboal Sardines & Tumalog Falls - Oslob’s whale sharks: thrilling, busy, and ethically complicated
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Cebu Whale Shark Encounter, Moalboal Sardines & Tumalog Falls

13.Cebu Whale Shark Encounter, Moalboal Sardines & Tumalog Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $135

Start before dawn from Cebu City for Oslob’s whale sharks, Tumalog Falls, and Moalboal’s sardine run and turtle snorkeling. Cebu Southern Tours provides hotel pickup, private transport for up to eight people, snorkel gear, snacks, and a free GoPro rental when requested ahead.

“This was not at all what I expected particularly the whale shark encounter. I was picked up 30 minutes late (booking said 4am), so I could have got a little more rest before the long day. There was no guide to explain how the tour would run anRead more”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardine Run & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - The road from Cebu: beautiful, useful, and long
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardine Run & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

14.Moalboal Sardine Run & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Start early from Cebu, Mandaue, Mactan, Talisay, or Moalboal. Snorkel with sardines and turtles at Panagsama Beach, eat lunch in Badian, then trek, swim, slide, and optionally jump through Kawasan Falls with local guides such as Christobal.

“Incroyable le canyon et les quelques sauts de plusieurs mètres ! Sardinerun impressionnant aussi ! Le transporteur était à l’heure à l’hôtel !”

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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering - Snorkeling with wild turtles at Panagsama
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Cebu: Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering

15.Moalboal Sardines & Turtle Snorkeling and Canyoneering

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

Start with hotel pickup, then snorkel beside Moalboal’s famous sardine run and wild sea turtles. After lunch in Badian, English-speaking guides lead you through Kawasan Falls by swimming, scrambling, rappelling, and optional cliff jumping up to 30 feet.

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

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