What to expect when visiting Oslob
Oslob is a coastal town on the Philippines’ Cebu Island popular for daily sightings of whale sharks (or butanding, as Filipinos call them). Sadly, these whale sharks are hand-fed every day just to keep them onsite and boost tourism. If you really love underwater life, you can find more ethical places to swim with whale sharks.
There are other things you can do in Oslob, though! At its town centre are remnants of the strong Spanish rule in the province, dating back to the 1700s. Outside town, you can either cool down at Tumalog Falls or heat things up at Mainit (Hot) Springs. And just 15 minutes away by boat from Oslob, you will find Sumilon Island — a beauty that will blow you away.
3 ways to get from Cebu to Oslob
There are three ways to travel the distance of 120 km (75 miles) from Cebu to Oslob: by . The journey takes between 153722867280912928h07m - 0 minute and the quickest way is by . The lowest priced tickets start from for the .Frequently Asked Questions about Cebu to Oslob
What is the distance from Cebu to Oslob?
The distance from Cebu to Oslob is 120 km (75 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Cebu to Oslob?
The fastest way to get from Cebu to Oslob is by and takes 153722867280912928h07m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cebu to Oslob?
The cheapest way to get from Cebu to Oslob is by with ticket costs starting from .
Rounding it up
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Hallo, ich plane eine Reise auf die Philippinen im Dezember 2023 und möchte die Walhaie sehen. An welchem Ort wäre denn noch die Walbeobachtung? Donsol, richtig?
Ich zietiere: “Ich werde in den nächsten Monaten einen ausführlichen Artikel über das Schwimmen mit Walhaien veröffentlichen.” Ist der Artikel schon veröffentlicht worden?
Hi Chris, whale sharks are sighted in a few locations in the Philippines: Oslob, Donsol, Lila in Bohol, and Sogod Bay in Leyte. Oslob and Donsol are the most popular spots, but I would disencourage to go to Oslob. A friend of mine did it a few months ago (against my advice) and he was shocked by the whole situation. Hunderds of people jumping in the water, some not even knowing how to swim, right next to the whale. They are no good procedures to watch the behaviour of the visitors and the whales are often touched by the tourists, which can cause health issues for the whale sharks.
Donsol will be a lot better, but you need to choose the right month. I swam with the whalesharks several years ago in Leyte. It’s a bit of an adventure to get there, but in my opinion the best place to see them. But also here, you need to choose the right month.
Sadly the season in Oslob does not matter as they kept in one place by feeding them.
For the article, I haven’t gotten around it to publish the article, but your comment is a very good reminder to publish it soon. I hope this response was at least helpful to give you an overall idea of the opportunities to spot these wonderful creaters in the Philippines.
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Hallo Till, vielen Dank für das Teilen dieser Informationen. Wir haben den Preis auf unserer Seite aktualisiert!
Thanks dear! Im a Cebuano but Im not really into details when going to South Cebu especially with the fare rates! Your article has been helpful. Keep it up 🙂
Thanks a lot for your comment! Happy to hear it was helpful! Safe travels!