Moalboal Sardine Run: Underwater Spectacle

Experience the breathtaking Moalboal Sardines Run on a private tour in Cebu. Witness the incredible schooling behavior of sardines just 30 meters from the coast. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moalboal - Nestled on the western coast of Cebu, the small town of Moalboal provides one of the most remarkable snorkeling experiences in the Philippines – the renowned Sardine Run. This natural spectacle is a must-see for any snorkeling or diving enthusiast visiting the area.
    As visitors enter the crystal-clear waters of Panagsama Beach, they are…
What's Included
  • Fins
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Go Pro / Action Camera - add this option
  • Anything that is not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is on the guest’s own account
  • Pickup & Drop Off excluded but can be arranged as an add-on
Additional Information

Visiting the breathtaking Sardine Run off Moalboal’s shore of Cebu Island is a must-see for tourists. Many sardines gather around Panagsama Beach, just in front of Savedra Dive Centre, inviting you to witness their incredible schooling behavior and how they react to your presence–all occurring only 30 meters away from the coast! For those not…

Location
Moalboal Sardines Run - Cebu Sardines Run
Panagsama Beach
Once you've booked the tour, we will send you a Google map pin of the meeting point's location. If needed, roundtrip transfers (pickup & drop off) service can be arranged for an additional charge - just let us know upon booking this tour!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Yaakovr25
May 21, 2025
Simply awesome - This was simply an awesome experience. I took my wine and my 77yo mother, who both cannot swim. The guides were just brilliant! Jonathan organized to have us picked up from our BnB and the 2 boys who took us into the water were very professional.
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Pedro
Apr 8, 2025
Sardine and turtle watching in Moalboal - The whole experience was magnificent, and our guide Jonathan was an expert with the underwater photography and filling. The kind of experience you'll never forget.
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Paul_m
Mar 31, 2025
Unforgettable Sardine Run Tour with Jonathan & Freediving Course with Carlos! - Our Sardine Run tour with Jonathan was absolutely incredible! His expertise, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the ocean made the entire experience unforgettable. He guided us to the best spots to witness the breathtaking spectacle while ensuring our safety and comfort throughout. Jonathan was so amazing that my wife ended up booking a separate freediving course through the same company, where she had the pleasure of learning from Carlos. Carlos was an excellent instructor—patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly skilled. She had an amazing experience and gained so much confidence in the water. If you’re looking for an exceptional ocean adventure, whether it’s the Sardine Run or a freediving course, we highly recommend this team. You won’t be disappointed!
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W8041licrystalj
Mar 25, 2025
Must do experience! 10/10 - This is a once in a life time experience, we even came back again! Tour guide Jonathan and his crew are amazing, super knowledgeable, experienced, friendly great with getting memorable photos and videos. The first day, we had not very confident swimmers the guides where supportive and helpful making their experiences smooth sailing. We seen millions of sardines and swam alongside some turtles. 10/10 would recommend, Jonathan best tour guide!
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Tiffanyy443
Feb 21, 2025
Spectacular Sardine Run and Sea Turtles Tour - This tour was so exciting! Our tour guide Jonathan and Jerald (GoPro pro) did a fantastic job getting great shots of us diving through a swarm of sardines and swimming along side sea turtles. Jonathan is responsive via text and was very patient with my kiddo and my elderly Dad too! Highly recommend and def rent a GoPro if you don’t have one.
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J5821xvkimg
Feb 20, 2025
10/10! - Our tour guide Jonathan was the BEST!! My boyfriend and I had a such a great experience with the Sardines Run and Sea Turtles. Jonathan was informative, professional and super friendly. He made sure to get really cool videos of us and was extremely good at capturing amazing under water footage.
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Angelicamy4892gm
Feb 13, 2025
Moalboal sardine run - This was such an amazing experience. Our guide Jonathan made the whole experience so much fun! He helped us capture so many videos of the sardines and sea turtles. Would love to do this again. Thank you Jonathan for being such a great guide!
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Pioneer36360454222
Jan 29, 2025
Worth the travel from the city.. - I had an incredible time on the Moalboal Sardines Run tour! From the moment we got into the water, it felt like stepping into another world. The guides were so welcoming and made sure everything was smooth, from the briefing to the actual snorkeling.
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Maricaleeeee
Jan 11, 2025
Very comfortable - It was such a special experience! We saw the sardine tornade and some turtles at the same time! The pick -up and drop-off service were very comfortable also. Highly recommended. 往復の送迎込みでかなりお安いお値段で体験できてとてもよかったです。ゴープロの貸し出しをお願いしましたが、ガイドの方がゴープロで撮影をしてくれたため、慣れないシュノーケリングでも心配せずに思い出を残すことができました。日本語の対応はないですが、検討したどこの会社よりも低価格であったこと、そして実際にサービスも大変良かったので大満足です。
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Aj
Jan 8, 2025
Excellent service and safety is priority! - Jonathan was such a good your guide! He made sure my friends were all safe and they had an excellent time. We will definitely be booking with him again.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).