Bohol: Whale Shark Snorkel Tour with Hotel Pickup
Swim alongside the biggest fish on Earth in this fully coordinated wildlife experience. Includes Panglao hotel pickup, roundtrip transfer, and personal support every step of the way.
About This Activity
Duration: 7 hours
HostEnglish
Group Size: Limited to 10 participants
Pickup:
We offer free pickup from accommodations on Panglao Island. For guests staying in Tagbilaran or Loboc, special pickups can be arranged for an additional fee, just message us in advance so we can coordinate.
- ●Swim face-to-face with whale sharks in a government-regulated site
- ●Enjoy 30 minutes in the water during a guided encounter
- ●Includes hotel pickup, boat transfer, and full coordination
- ●Learn about the whale sharks during the mandatory orientation
- ●One of the most famous wildlife experiences in the Philippines
Get ready for one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters in the Philippines, a rare chance to swim face-to-face with whale sharks in their natural habitat.
Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your Panglao accommodation. From there, you’ll travel by van and ferry to a government-regulated whale shark encounter zone, where all guests attend a safety briefing before entering the water in groups.
We make advance reservations for every guest, so you’ll skip the long walk-in line and avoid unnecessary waiting. Our staff will guide you through the full process: from registration and gear setup to briefing and swim coordination, making the experience smooth and stress-free from start to finish.
You’ll have around 30 minutes in the water with these gentle giants, a true bucket-list moment for many travelers. With snorkel gear provided and an experienced team supporting you throughout, you can fully focus on the experience. — for many guests, it’s the highlight of their entire trip
Please note: Whale sharks are fed to remain in the area, a common practice across all whale shark tours in the Philippines. This is a group activity with many other guests. If you’re looking for a private or untouched wildlife experience, this may not be the right tour for you.
Total travel time is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours round-trip, including 1 hour and 45 minutes each way by ferry, plus hotel drop-off. You’ll also have time to swim and explore before heading back to Bohol.
- Roundtrip pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Panglao
- Van and ferry transfers to and from the whale shark site
- Advance pre-reservations to skip the long walk-in line
- Snorkel mask (provided)
- 30-minute guided swim with whale sharks
- English-speaking support team to guide you through the entire process
- Optional gear rentals (fins, GoPro, dry bags – available upon request)
- Towel, sunscreen, and waterproof bag (please bring your own)
Know before you go
●Bring: swimwear, towel, sunscreen, water, and waterproof bag
●Weather Guarantee: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.