Adobe announced a few days ago that there is a new beta for lightroom 4. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 12. Why we skipped swimming with whale sharks in oslob and. The first thing that actually caught my attention to this wonderful place in the south of cebu is the whale watching. If you operate a blog, comment on a blog, post material to the website, post links on the website, or otherwise make or allow any third party to make material available by means of the website any such material, content, you are entirely responsible for the content of, and any harm resulting from, that content. Whale sharks are something that we all want to see. Oslob whale shark swimming with whale sharks in cebu jonny. If you decide to head up north to the rice terraces, the weather can get cooler so bringing a light waterproof jacket is highly advisable. Whale shark watching in oslob cebu philippines cebu tours. Laundry and washing the mud covered shoes were top on the do list. From manila, take a sixhour bus journey to the legendary mt pulag and the truly stunning sea of clouds. Oslob, officially the municipality of oslob, cebuano.
Oslob, cebu philippines if the familys up for some tropical adventure, its best to take to the philippines and to the island considered as the queen of the south, cebu. In 2014, whale sharks attracted over 110,000 tourists to oslob, according to the department of tourism for central visayas, the islands of which oslob is a part. Years ago christine was fortunate enough to come across a couple of whale sharks while diving in honduras, which can be rare, and wed heard it was pretty easy to replicate those experiences in cebu. Swimming with whale sharks in the philippines cnn travel. Whale shark watching in cebu started last september 2011 and it became popular all over the world when the news hit in the internet last november 2011. He made the statement even as tourism secretary ramon jimenez said his department would be pushing the municipality of oslob in cebu as a tourist destination because of its famous whale sharks. Philippines best places to visit philippines tours travel. Hi, i just wanted to know the costs whale watching and snorkeling in osblob, and what do you thing is the best way to move around in oslob. Why we choose not to swim with whale sharks in cebu.
I am happy for oslob, these gentle giants locally called tuki caused a huge buzz in the philippines which is a big help to the tourism revenue of the once sleepy town. If you plan to spend most of your time island hopping, make sure you bring ample sunblock or rash guards as protection. Oslob whaleshark watching 2020 all you need to know. The choice of accommodation near oslob whale shark watching greatly varies from luxurious hotels to affordable guesthouses. Atmosphere resort, dumaguete, the philippines june 30 july. Mima ceeport travel services grants you a limited license to access and make personal use of this site and not to download other than page caching or modify it, or any portion of it, except with express written consent of company name. Whale shark watching in oslob, cebu has become popular recently since it is a guaranteed way to see the whale shark which also caused. Since im a diver i always had this dream to dive with whale sharks. I assumed there was two different tiers for tickets even if we do bring our own gear. Ive been longing to travel solo and it did come true just recently, my destination oslob, cebu. We are very glad that you were able to encounter such fantastic giants in the sea of oslob. To experience this whale shark you can book a cebu oslob tour and make a. Butanding watching, is it really more fun in oslob. I spent about a week there, and while i could easily do a month, most of us cant devote that much time to one place.
This cebu travel guide has all you need to know to plan your. Whale sharks are a highlymigratory species who swim great distances in search of nutrientrich plankton. Brooke abel an adrenaline junkie traveling on a budget. Yes the whale watching in oslob is all year round from 6. I can ease your stress by providing you the top 10 travel tips. We are an oslob based tour operator with an address of lagunde, oslob, cebu. Another highlight of the trip was a visit to oslob, a province of cebu. I create free travel guides to help you explore this wonderful earth.
Whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob. Jul 22, 2014 how i met the best filipina in the philippines, the heat returns, and curtain crises. You may be nervous about traveling to japan for your first time. Once you get here, you can find resorts offering boat tours to the whale shark area.
Whale sharks have been coming to the beach of tanawan in oslob for many years. We were at oslob, cebu, in barangay tanawan, and were scheduled for whale shark watching that day. If you can read chinese, then follow the link to check out her post. Luckily for us, word has not yet got out to the masses about how great bohol and its surrounding islands are, making now the perfect time to visit easily and yet still be able.
Our ebook is 77pages filled with detailed information and beautiful pictures covering off on 18 of the best venues in jimbaran, nusa dua, uluwatu and canggu, suitable for all budgets and wedding sizes whether youre eloping or having a big celebration with hundreds of guests. This blog is dedicated mainly for its whale shark activity. We rested for one whole day to recover from the hike. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed.
Youll maybe see one or two other people swimming nearby. May 11, 2016 poppy gee travels riva beach club the palm, dubai, uae as you know, there are some establishments that flight attendants get access for free. It is a destination frequented by travelers due to the vast number of activities and things to do in the area such as worldclass diving, beautiful beaches, and fantastic mountains and canyons. As the driver will take you to oslob, you can enjoy the scenic 23 hour ride. Humans are more harmful to them than they are to us. They come to that area to feed on the tiny shrimp and other small fish which inhabit the waters there. A refreshing morning with the whale sharks of tanawan,oslob i am not a morning person, but there was definitely a good reason to wake up very early on that beautiful thursday morning. Go swimming with whale sharks in the crystalclear waters of oslob, cebu. More than just creating a name for your blog, youll now be working towards creating a unique identity for your blog. Bayan ng oslob, is a 4th class municipality in the province of cebu, philippines. Oslob whale shark watching day tour island trek tours.
Then it was a very short shuttle ride to the area where the whale sharks were lounging. Swimming with a whale shark is a unique wildlife interaction that will last forever. The whale shark is the biggest fish in the shark family, and can grow up to 12 metres long. We took a boat from sumilon back to the oslob side. How to start a travel blog and travel the world for free. Swimming with the whale sharks in oslob, cebu is a controversial. I dont know why but it feels like you are a celebrity walking on a runway with a red carpet.
In oslob, the whale sharks congregate in one area near the beach where the fishermen feed them krill small saltwater shrimps every morning. Oslob, cebu it has been so many years since water supply became a problem of many oslobanons. The whale shark and sumilon island daytour package will give you many unforgettable memories with the most visited tourist spots in oslob, cebu. With the assistance of our local tour guide, you will have a great time watching and swimming with the gentle giants. This blog s still not sure what shape it wants to take but hopefully it would make up its mind soon. A study conducted by marine biologists observing oslob whale sharks. How to go to diy swimming with the whale sharks in oslob. George and jimmys whale watching resort and restaurant 1500night for two. The fishermen catch small quantities of the same shrimp that the whale sharks are eating by using small lights on their canoes and very finemesh hand nets in 1 meter of water. Oslob day tour package oslob whale sharks george whale. Oslob philippines and the whale sharks blue sphere media. Swimming with the whale sharks in oslob is a wellexecuted machine and you can expect to be paraded with military precision. The oslob project started in 2011 lured in part by the success of donsol. Fill up the reservation form below and receive a confirmation within the next few hours.
According to adobe, here are some of the new features. About whale sharks the whale shark rhincodon typus is a slowmoving filter feeding shark and the largest known extant fish species. Swimming with the gentle giants is one of the most exciting things youll do while in oslob cebu. After the whale shark experience, our package includes climbing. Isla holbox is a 25minute boat ride from the mainland. I spent my evenings on wifi, uploading and downloading all my pictures to picasa. But the truth is, whale sharks in oslob are accustomed to the presence of human. Many studies, blog posts and articles have been published criticizing. The whale watching is truly an incomparable experience so it is worth the pay and the effort. Watch oslob whale sharks for a remarkable experience in tanawan oslob cebu philippines. Enjoy the pristine water and green sceneries surrounding tumalog falls. I cant blame them for developing the tourism business, but is there a balance that can be reached.
The whale shark watching activity in oslob is a must and you should never miss to do when are in cebu. Whale shark watching is one of the most popular cebu tour package we offer along. Where to go snorkeling diving or swimming with whale sharks. I wish i could say i enjoyed swimming with the oslob whale sharks last week, but truth is, i didnt. I finally managed to tick swimming with whale sharks in oslob, the philippines off my travel bucket list but was it worth the wait. Everything you need to know about the controversial whale. The philippines government is even featuring the whale sharks butanding in local language drawing on 100 peso banknotesbill. We offer full rental of equipment or tank and weights rental only. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,893 people. Here you get to take the first step in branding yourself. So pack your backpacks now and head to oslob, cebu and swim with the giants. Trust me, once youre in the water, it will just be you and the whale sharks. Travel guide to whale shark watching in oslob cebu shellwanders.
Siargao in the philippines is a waterlover and general adventurers dream. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Medical tourism taking a back seat to wellness tourism. As i stood on the boat with my morning coffee and watched the people pile in the boats and head out to the whale sharks, my immediate reaction was we are in a whale shark theme park.
Introducing caltex caltexgo, a new mobile app which will enhance your payment experience caltexgo app. Whale watching of oslob whale sharks in oslob cebu is 99% guaranteed. The whale shark activity is located in barangay tanawan. Swim with the whale sharks and visit tumalog falls in. There are few places in the world where you are guaranteed the opportunity to swim with whale sharks. I believe its become more about the peso than the whale shark. Oslob whale shark snorkeling with underwater photoshoot gopro.
September 20, 2016 guides by brooke, travel philippines, solotravel, southeastasia, travel brooke abel view all 37 comments they say thailand is the land of smiles, but the philippines is home to the happiest and friendliest people ever. In the past years, it has become an activity hub for read more. Everything you need to know about the controversial whale shark circus in oslob, cebu february 18, 2016 february 18, 2016 girl, unspotted i never really paid attention to the issues that has become such sensitive topics, especially regarding animal rights, until i. First, you sit through a short presentation about whale sharks including dos and donts when in the water no sunscreen and dont touch them.
There are some things that you just have to see at least once in your life and whale sharks are one of them. They can be found playfully swimming with the tourist in a small barangay of tanawan oslob. Also getting to an internet cafe and downloading the photos of the days before on facebook. Snorkelling with whale sharks in oslob, the philippines. After the disappointment in donsol last year, i was thrilled i could finally scratch the i saw butanding. As the philippines is a warm tropical country, make sure you pack accordingly. Snorkel alongside whale sharks on a fullday tour that provides an upclose encounter with the worlds largest extant fish. Apr 27, 2019 are you starting your travels to japan. Dec 20, 20 april 2012 oslob whale shark watching, kawasan falls, moalboal near dumaguete city red rock waterfalls june 2012 march 20. This started when many establishments were built in the town few years after the place was known for the whale shark watching in the news released from the pio or the provincial information office of cebu, governor gwen garcia promised the people in oslob, that she will improve the water system.
Tanawan in oslob for the whale shark which is just along the highway. We want to find other explorers that desire to travel the world and explore. Watching of whale sharks in oslob cebu is 99% guaranteed. Oslob whale shark tour whale watching packages oslob. Get caught in awe by these distinctly spotted creatures. How to get to whale shark watching in oslob cebu, how much is the entrance fee to whale shark watching in. This is a very helpful blog for me as i am planning to go there for my daughters 6th birthday.
Swim and snorkel with the whale sharks in oslob and enjoy a scenic 23 hours drive from cebu city or mactan island which accompanied by our experienced driver which is accredited by department of tourism. From cebu city, head to the south bus terminal and ride a ceres bus going to bato via liloan. Last week, i did one of the most amazing things of my life and that was swim with whale sharks. July 22, 2014 philippine dreams uncategorized some folks over at our youtube channel at taking exception to our latest upload, in which i recount how michell and i met. Cebu is truly a showcase of what you can find in the entire philippines. Jan 28, 2020 cebu is one of the main islands in the philippines that is definitely worth visiting. After partying the night before with some friends from cebu, i hurriedly went back to the hotel, took a shower and went straight to the whale shark watching in oslob, cebu.
George whale sharks tour services is the leading tour provider here in oslob. Im making that another post as i took some photos from oslob town as well. New features in lightroom 4 beta highlight and shadow recovery brings out all the detail that your camera captures in dark shadows and bright highlights. Jan 05, 2015 marks passion for traveling has taken him to the crater of mt. Hotels near oslob whale shark watching, cebu best hotel. Whale shark watching in oslob, cebu plan your trip now. Apr 30, 2020 while most people head south for palawan, consider this adventurous 10day itinerary instead or add it on to the next itinerary.
At the end of 2011 we were more than excited to have the chance to interact oslob whale sharksno thanks read more. The waters surrounding cebu, and the bohol sea have been an important habitat for whale sharks and this is corroborated by historical hunting data. The activity starts with an orientation where you will be reminded 1 to not touch the whale sharks and 2 to avoid wearing sunscreen. A surfers paradise with a playful soul to it, its also a place that evolves a lot as one travels through it.
On the second day we rented bikes for a ride around the area. Sep 03, 2014 thank you both for sharing your monthly expenses it helps put things in to perspective my army buddy and i are planning to move to the philippines in 10 years we will both be 50 then and he will have money saved and im already retired from the military im just waiting for my youngest boy to turn 18 and save some money my buddy mario and i watch your youtube show everyday it keeps us. An adventure to remember for a lifetime get up close with the worlds largest fish the whale sharks, the gentle giants in oslob cebu philippines. The tour with whale sharks can have photos taken if u dont have a go pro they will have one. Your ultimate guide to the oslob whale shark snorkelling tour in the philippines, including cost, safety, ethics and what to expect from the tour. Whale shark watching and sumilon island tour cebu tours. So i skipped a meal and the first dive but when joining for the second dive and being under water, felt soooo much better. How i met the best filipina in the philippines, the heat.
It offers you an alternative in getting into a vehicle and reach your destination safely. After a roller coasterlike ride on a habalhabal we stopped at the side of the highway where we alighted earlier. Oslob whale shark snorkelling tour a guide where is tara. Best places to stay in cebu, philippines 2020 top hotels. Whale shark watching in cebu started last september 2011. Oslob whale shark watching tour package oslob whale sharks. Our whale shark tours will bring you on a unique experience like no other tours. This tiny coastal town is famous for its enchanting body of water and the wellknown whale sharks. Contact us now for guided tour and diving packages. I cant believe we actually had a super close encounter with whale sharks locally known as butanding in oslob in the south eastern coast of cebu 3 hours away from the city our experience heres better than in donsol. From hiking, biking, camping, paddling, climbing, snow sports or just a stroll in a new city or country and much more.
When it comes to traveling to a foreign country, there are a lot of questions to be asked. One of the most popular spots for whale shark watching activity is in oslob, a coastal municipality in southern cebu. Oslob is a small town situated in cebu at the visayan region. I took it as a chance to show you guys how you can do it yourself too.
Tourists visiting the area and donsol in sorsogon in sorsogon could swim with the giant but docile creatures. Experience the best adventures cebu province can offer. All divers will be accompanied and guided by our master divers. A refreshing morning with the whale sharks of tanawan, oslob. There must have been around 8 to 10 of them, by my estimate, swimming only several meters from shore. Our guide will show you a whale shark experience youll never forget. Oslob tourism oslob hotels oslob bed and breakfast oslob holiday rentals oslob packages flights to oslob oslob restaurants oslob attractions. After downloading caltexgo, just register your account and add your credit card, and you are ready to checkout pun intended. There can be up to 20 boat loads of tourist in the bay at any one time. Next up you have to sign in so they have a register of every visitor. Hundreds of tourists visit this place everyday just to have a oneofakind experience swimming with these gentle giants. Oslob is a more businessorientated project and gets a bad rap for disrupting normal behaviour by feeding a migratory species, and allowing too many people in the water at the same time. The whale sharks that come to oslob are targeting tiny shrimp that rise to the surface at night. Aug 20, 20 the highlight of the trip had to be the whale shark interaction on thur mar 28.
Finally visited the home of whale sharks, also locally known as butanding in south part of cebu. Not quite a mountain, the trek to the summit is typically done over two days and is very, very easy. These shrimp move in toward the shallows under moonlight. Oslob whale sharks would come out in the early hours to feed and to mix and mingle with the tourist crowd. Keeping up with the whale shark below is malaysian travel blogger sinpei goh. Grabcar grabtaxi cebu is a carbooking app that calls a car to you by a push of a button. Hello, we are from whale shark oslob and we would very much applaud you with your coverage of the beautiful oslob whale sharks. You can also snorkel with whale sharks at the nearby island of oslob as well as take a day trip out to balicasag, where you will find beautiful corals and colourful fish. Oct, 2019 optional whale shark snorkelling to oslob. With the lowest hotel rates in town, offers many lodging options a short distance away from things to do. Places such as oslob whale shark watching attract travelers to cebu. The whale shark rhincodon typus is the largest fish in the world. Poppy gee travels riva beach club the palm, dubai, uae. Sep 27, 2019 cebu, the queen city of the south, couldnt be more apt its magnificent kingdom with beaches, tourist attractions, and even establishments, are even more precious than jewels.
The winners also had the opportunity to get upcloseandpersonal with the bohol tarsier and encountered the whaleshark in oslob. Minutes of waiting with all our bulky baggages we hopped on to a crowded nonaircon ceres bus bound to bato via oslob. Jun 28, 2014 then we would all go to bed early because mornings would start at 0500 so we would be far out into the reserve before the sun came up. The philippines is a popular country to see the whale sharks. The average size of adult whale sharks is estimated at 9. As quintana roos sleepy northernmost island, it is the antithesis of crazy cancun, which is 150km to the south. At least, there are three areas where the whale sharks could be seen. Swimming with whale sharks in oslob, cebu, philippines will fly. The whale shark is the largest noncetacean animal in the world. Oslob whale shark watching natalio bacalso ave, tanawan, 6025 oslob, cebu rated 4. We offer affordable whale shark cebu tour, oslob whale shark oslob tours, canyoneering cebu and canyoneering kawasan falls, mactan island hopping, sumilon island and bohol countryside day tour, sumilon island, kalanggaman island, malapascua island and pescador island tours and car van rentals. After hearing a lot of stories and viewing so many photos about oslob, i finally decided that i want to visit the place. Before you book your whale shark tour theres one important thing you should. How to choose a travel blog name creating a brand step one is the fun part.
We guarantee your satisfaction and we make sure that you will have a hassle free tour during your vacation. Start with swimming and snorkeling with the famous gentle giants. Smashwords a whale of a good time maybe a book by tim. Whale sharks seems to like to swim the seas within that small barangay of tanawan, which is 10 km away from the center town of oslob. Scuba diving with whale sharks in oslob island trek tours.
The bottom line is that although id rather see a whale shark in its 100% natural habitat the experiences in oslob is a far cry from them being in captivity and the steps that have been taken to turn it into an eco tourism spot are steps in the right direction meaning i can recommend it to people with a happy conscience. Whale sharks are some of the safest large sea creatures to interact with because they feed using a filter instead of teeth. Cebu has a lot to offer, historically and aesthetically, being the first point of catholicism in the philippines and being home to fabulous, worldrenowned beaches. Dont be put off, it was an amazing experience and worth the high price tag.