WHALE SHARK VIEWING (TAN-AWAN OSLOB CEBU)

A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE GENTLE GIANTS

(A visit you will surely adores,one of nature's best)

Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu is situated in the southern part  just 127 kilometers away from Cebu City.  




The place is a sanctuary, as it is. A sign of progress for the local town embarks industry. the gift of having this sea creature to just being feed,and roam around the sea of Oslob makes the town be known, not only for their Sumilon island but also for thier waterfalls and this viewing of "tuki"as local Oslobanon terms it, and "butanding"in tagalog dialect. As it is noted and chatted with the local people in the town, these creatures are just present since their grandfather was born.

How to get there?
Here are the steps on how to get to Tan-awan Oslob

1. Ride on a bus ,Ceres bus liner in particular (via Oslob-Bato).Drop yourself to the new briefing area (tell the driver to drop you to the new briefing area or better yet sit in the window side atr the left side of the bus to see the signages.
2. In the event that your in a private vehicle just take the route Naga-Carcar-Sibonga,or else you will be mislead going to the route Naga-Toledo-Balamban.(You will be on the other side of south if you will be in another route)
3. When you are in the briefing place, all you need to do is wait for the briefing officer to have a briefing regarding the do's and don't when viewing the whaleshark (it will not take 5 minutes or more anyway).After listening, you are now task to pay the fees according to its guidelines.

Here are the guidelines:

• Viewing (300.00 pesos for non-Oslobanon, 15.00 pesos for Oslobanon)
• Snorkeling (100.00 pesos minimum)
• Diving (100.00 pesos minimum/each)
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• Things you will love about the place

1. Accessibility of the restaurants. The place have this so called compound of vendors selling food.There's this stall of Madame Rosalinda Gelig;the president of the vendors association in Tan-awan whale shark viewing which caters breakfast,lunch and "merienda" or snacks. Her avocado shake makes the difference. Along with her stall are the French restaurants which offers special pizza paired with cold drinks, Madelin's nipa huts and foods makes a difference, with its scenic view to the sea that surely tourists will love and lastly Teri's restaurant which offers free WiFi while dining in at her stall.
2. Lots of souvenirs to buy. T-shirts with printed whale shark are in its affordable price range from 200-300 pesos. Plus the different souvenirs in its different forms like in a clam shell and in a coconut shell.
3. Board and boat rentals. They also caters board while you wanted to stay in the place for an overnight or a couple of days. Boat rentals for those who wanted to go in other island place or just enjoy riding on a boat.
4. Packages offered.Vendors in the compound offer package tour from whale shark viewing to the well known '"Tumalog Falls ". If you want to double the adventure, there is an appropriate package that is just right for you and for your budget.
5. Remembrance. Picture taking . This  fee for a picture will fit  for your budget also. 

       

       A GENTLE REMINDER:

    When having this close encounter with the whale shark, take the responsibility to follow what was briefed to you as this may harm the creature. Foreign Marine Biologist are there  to assist and see the welfare of the whale shark. A fine of 2,000.00 for touching and for violating the set rules will be enforce to the violators. Camera flash are not allowed when taking pictures. Whale shark only eat "uyap"or small shrimp, do not let this sea creature eat what you wanted them to eat to entertain you.Most of all, such privilege are given to us to see them and to take care of them. So if privilege are given, it also has certain responsibilities that we must undertake  and that is to take good care of them. One of nature's gift to mankind.

         So what are you waiting for? The Best Trip Ever !!!Have a Safe Trip and God Bless!!!!!!