Oslob is one of the few places in the world where people can use food to attract whale sharks to shore. The rate of encountering whale sharks here is also very high. Thanks to that, Oslob has transformed from a sleepy land that few people know about, to a top tourist attraction in the Philippines.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that it is the whale sharks that have put Oslob, Cebu, Philippines, on the world tourism map. Although this swimming with whale sharks service has only been developed for 2 years, it has quickly made Oslob an international tourist destination.
On average, each whale shark will be 10 to 12 meters long and weigh at least 30 tons.
Whale sharks, also known as whale sharks, are one of the largest sharks in the world and are quite docile. On average, each whale shark will be 10 to 12 meters long, weigh at least 30 tons, and each time they open their mouths, they will be 1.5 meters wide. Here, visitors can use food to lure whale sharks to swim to shore and the success rate is always 100%. This fish only eats aquatic species such as shrimp, squid, algae and mollusks. Therefore, visitors can freely swim around them without needing to equip themselves with iron cages or glass cages like in regular shark tours.
The best time to visit is in the summer, when the weather is quite cool and suitable for diving. Other months on the island often have rain or storms, not convenient for going to the beach.
The experience of swimming with whale sharks at Oslob Cube will bring you new and unique feelings. While normal diving services only allow you to see corals or small fish at the bottom of the ocean, in Oslob, you will be able to see with your own eyes the magical beauty of whale sharks.
The best time to come here is in the summer, when the weather is quite cool and suitable for diving.
The services here are very diverse, you can choose according to your needs. The ticket price for those who just sit on the boat to watch sharks is 500 Pesos/ticket (about 230,000 VND). For those who use Snorkeling with life jackets and snorkels, the ticket price will be 1,000 Pesos/ticket (about 460,000 VND). In addition, if you use Diving with fins and diving tanks, the ticket price will be 1,500 Pesos/ticket (about 700,000 VND).
When using the whale shark swimming service here, each visitor will have an instructor to ensure safety. Before diving, the instructor will introduce measures to prevent whale shark fins and how to use a snorkel. In addition, to better protect whale sharks from human impact, visitors will not be allowed to use sunscreen when diving into the sea. And the most important thing is that you cannot touch the whale shark's body without maintaining a distance of 1.2 m, if you violate, you will be fined. This distance is to ensure the safety of visitors as well as protect this giant fish.
Visitors are not allowed to use sunscreen when diving into the sea and are not allowed to touch the whale shark's body without maintaining a distance of 1.2 m.
The moment you dive into the water, you will witness the giant whale sharks gliding gently by. Despite their large size, whale sharks are very gentle and will occasionally appear on the surface to perform unique dances.
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