Oslob is popular for whale shark watching. Tourists, both local and foreign come to the area to experience swimming with the whale sharks. Swimming with these gentle giants was an amazing experience and we would want to do it again!

Watch some videos we had while swimming with the whale sharks and some tips for whale shark watching.

4-foot Gab swimming upclose with the 15-foot whale shark, known as the Butanding. It’s amazing and terrifying at the same time. Gab wants to swim with them again. 😂 . Oslob is famous for whale shark watching. You are given 30 minutes for the encounter. You are not allowed to touch them. . Another video of our encounter is posted in @thefilipinohomeschooler . #oslob #whaleshark #whalesharkwatching #butanding #travel #travelph #gopro #goprohero5 #telesin #travelingfamily #exploringfamilies #swimming #cebu #philippines #whereisQue

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A close ecounter with a whale shark, commonly known in the Philippines as “Butanding”. Whale watching is one of the tourist attraction in Oslob, Cebu. . Another video of our encounter is posted in @takbophchic . #homeschool #homeschooling #homeeducation #naturestudy #whaleshark #butanding #oslob #cebu #exploringfamilies #travel #travelph #gopro #goprohero5 #telesin #outdoors #outdoor #theworldisourclassroom #theworldisourplayground

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Here’s How to Get to Oslob

1. From Bacolod, you can take the Ceres bus from Bacolod South Terminal. There are buses going directly to Oslob via Mabinay.

2. Another option is to hire a private car to Santander Port (about 4 hours from Bacolod, via Mabinay). From there take a fast craft to Liloan Port. The ride is about 25 minutes.

3. You can also take the Ceres buses from Dumaguete, Bohol and Cebu City that go directly bound to south of Cebu.

We took option 2 as it’s the fastest and more convenient way for our family to travel from Bacolod. Click here for more tips on Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Oslob.

You can also check out our other blog for more places to visit in Cebu City.