Swimming With Whale Sharks in Oslob, Cebu

We woke up at Fantasy Lodge in southern Cebu and made the short trip to Oslob, where we checked in, got our gear and headed into the water to swim alongside whale sharks.

Sharing the water with these gentle giants is a humbling experience, even for a family that has seen a lot. Afterward we spent the rest of the day on nearby Sumilon Island, trading adrenaline for sand and sea. If you’re weighing a whale shark encounter in the Philippines, talk to us first: where and how you do it matters. Start with our Philippines page.