Cebu: Private Sumilon Island & Optional Whale Shark Swim Sumilon Island & Whale Shark Swim
ID: GYG349456-O-633021
Category:
Country: Philippines
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Visit the gem of Cebu, Sumilon Island, on this private tour. Explore the clear blue water of the lagoon and sunbathe on clean beaches. Extend your tour to have a whale shark swimming experience. Upgrade further to include resort entry for a relaxing day.
Discover the pristine beaches and crystal clear blue water of Sumilon Island on this private full-day tour from Cebu. Rise early, meet your driver at your hotel lobby in Cebu City, Mactan, or Lapu-Lapu City, and then head to Oslob city. From there, take a boat from a small port to arrive near Sumilon Island, then enjoy the island and its surroundings for approximately 4-5 hours.
Explore the island's natural lagoon protected by mangroves and watch for local wildlife. Sunbathe on clean beaches and swim in the clear blue water. If you're lucky, you might spot a turtle or wild whale shark. Once your time around the island is up, head back to your accommodation in Cebu City, Mactan, or Lapu-Lapu City.
If you're seeking an adventure, extend your trip by swimming with whale sharks before the trip to Sumilon Island. After a briefing about what to look for and basic safety rules, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime swimming experience with amazing whale sharks. Snorkel and swim alongside these gentle giants in their beautiful natural habitat.
For a relaxing day trip, select the option with whale shark swimming and Sumilon Island beach resort access. After swimming with the whale sharks, enter the one and only resort on Sumilon Island where you can enjoy a lunch buffet, water activity gear rental, and the facilities within the resort. Freely use the lagoon swimming pool, the beach, the kiddie park, and sunbeds.
Highlights
- Discover the less crowded, clean beaches of Sumilon Island
- Admire the clear blue water and have the chance to see various sea creatures
- Encounter wild whale sharks if you select a whale shark swim option
- Upgrade to include entry to the one and only resort on Sumilon Island with a lunch buffet and more
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The itinerary and schedule are subject to local circumstances and weather conditions
• For the options that include swimming with whale sharks, there is the possibility that whale sharks may not be seen during the tour due to unpredictable nature, inclement weather, or other environmental factors beyond the local partner's control; in this event, please note that no refunds will be issued
• Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to participate in the snorkeling activity with the whale sharks but are allowed to watch from the boat
• Do not touch or harm whale sharks: these types of actions are strictly forbidden
• Please check your e-mail to receive a confirmation of your exact pickup time and location; if you have not received such information, please check your spam folder or contact the local partner
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your accommodation in Cebu City, Mactan, or Lapu-Lapu City. Please check your e-mail to receive a confirmation of your exact pickup time and location; if you have not received such information, please check your spam folder or contact the local partner.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
