Whale Shark with Oslob Cuartel & Simala Shrine

Whale Shark with Oslob Cuartel & Simala Shrine

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Oslob is in Cebu Island. Oslob is one of the two destinations in Philippines famous for Whale Shark watching. It is a tourist magnet and over a hundred thousand tourists come here every year to swim with the whale sharks. Oslob Cuartel. The Spanish cuartel with its double rows of arches and its 91 centimeter-thick walls of coral stones were left to stand unfinished for more than a century. Simala Shrine Church is a religious structure and establishment located in Sibonga Town, Southern Cebu. Simala is a place for people who believes in miracles. This place has been known to be miraculous. The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist is a church in Sibonga for the Marian devotees.

Ages 3-100
Duration: 10–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket


  • Roundtrip pick up and drop off from Hotel
  • Entrance Fees│Driver and Fuel│Parking Fee
  • Native Light Breakfast
  • Boat Fee
  • Entry/Admission - Cebu Island
What's not included
  • Optional Swimming Fee ( Local Php 200/person│Foreigner Php 500/person
  • Lunch
  • Any stop over that are not part of the itinerary is subject to Php 350/hour per vehicle
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Non-compulsory Tipping


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up is limited within Cebu City & Mactan only Kindly provide complete name and address of hotel upon booking. Cut-off time to submit complete details is 16 hours (Philippine time) before activity start. Regret to inform you, payment forfeited.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20200P726

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20200P726

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