ADVENTURE
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Butanding
Cebu
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Oslob
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Visayas
Oslob, Cebu: Swimming With the Leviathans
5/10/2015 07:56:00 AM
I went to Cebu with only one mission in mind; to swim with the gentle sea-creatures, the leviathans of Oslob.
Swimming with the whale sharks or Butandings is only from 6am until 12 noon so make sure you'll get there before lunch. Otherwise, your 3-hour bus ride if you're coming from Cebu City will be in vain.
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How We Get Here: Since we left our hotel at 330am, we chose to ride a taxi going to Cebu South Terminal. Buy tickets right away and board the bus going to Oslob. Travel time is around 3 hours and we arrived there at 7am. The bus driver will drop you in one of the resorts which offers the whale shark activity. |
30 minutes was not enough but we have already achieved why we chose to visit Cebu. Also, make sure to check out the Tumalog Falls. You can rent a motorcycle "Habal2x" for P30-P50 each depending on your haggling skills.
It's really amazing and unique. It's like a layered umbrella but you can't escape the waters that fall on it.
What to bring:1. Sunblock is prohibited. This is to protect the whale sharks from its ingredients that might be harmful to them. Wear rash guard instead but I guess the 30 minutes of swimming with them will not hurt your skin.2. Underwater camera. Unfortunately, we don't have one. Good thing, Rani, whom we just met there and is alone doesn't have one as well. We asked if she's willing to join us and will split the camera rental into 3 which costs P500.00.3. Towels and changing clothes. Remeber that you'll ride a bus going back to the city. Also, you might not be comfortable with the changing area so better take a towel with you.
What's included in our package (P500):- 30 minutes swimming with the Whale Sharks- Free use of shower and changing area- Lockers to keep our valuables- snorkeling gears and life jacket.
The guides will serve as your photographer. Make sure to let them know what you want to achieve with your photo. They may also suggests great poses with the whales sharks. If you got Yourself a GoPro, much better coz you can do what ever you want. But remember, you only have 30 minutes to achieve that. Otherwise, you'll pay another P500 if you want to extend.
Orange with her Palarong Pambansa swimming skills.
The water is damn cold. The swimming area though is not clear and seems like it's mud underneath. Before noon, we're done with what we can do in Oslob and headed back to the city after a sumptuous lunch in the resort where we got our activity package. You may also choose to do island hopping in the Sumilon sandbar and asks boatmen in the area for a package.
On our last day, we make sure we'll have a great time. We chose Be Resort in Mactan. I love the furnitures of the hotel which are designed by the famous Cobonpue of Cebu.
Daybeds beside the pool.
Bean bags in the sand.
You may visit their website for availability and rates.Lastly, the Buddha Pose.
Tumalog Falls
Receiving Area of Be Resort
Feel free to leave your comments if you have questions. I will be more than happy to help you with your Oslob and Cebu trip.
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