I was having a great time!!!
Whale watching is of course awesome, in addition, tour guide Selo is very friendly and knowledgeable!!
Thank you!
事業者からの返答
Hello! Thank you very much for joining our tour.
We truly appreciate your wonderful review😊
We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time and enjoyed the whale shark watching experience. Seeing these magnificent whale sharks up close is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we're so happy it became a memorable part of your trip to Cebu.
Thank you as well for your kind words about our guide, Cel. She is one of our most friendly and caring guides, and she always strives to make every guest feel comfortable while sharing his knowledge of the local area. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to him—it will mean a lot! ✨
At TABICEBU TRAVEL & TOURS, we value not only the tour experience itself but also the meaningful connections our guests make with our Filipino staff and the local culture. We're so glad you enjoyed both.
If you visit Cebu again, we would love to welcome you on another adventure, such as our Bohol Island Tour or Island Hopping Tour, where you can discover even more of the Philippines' natural beauty.
We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much for choosing TABICEBU TRAVEL & TOURS!
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NorthStar63264380043
July 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Whale watching, waterfalls, churches
It was fun. I was able to go around the good places without waste. Thank you, sir.
A Filipina named Mr. Cell was giving us a tour using his Japanese very hard.
Plus, he always made me laugh with jokes. They took so many pictures that I was able to leave memories.
It was a tour of swimming activities with whale sharks and swimming under Kawasan Falls. I was relieved to have a tour guide guide who showed me around in Japanese.
Excellent tour operator, whale watching is contrived
What's hard to do with this review is to separate the tour operator (5 stars) with the actual whale watching (3 stars). I signed up for a group tour, but ended up with my own guide the whole time. She gave excellent service, from holding on to my belongings the whole time, to finding me a snorkeling guide (required) in the fish sanctuary on Sumilon Island, getting me on and off the correct boats at the correct time and even finding delicious buko juice when I needed the extra energy boost.
Now, as to the whale watching portion, the whole atmosphere felt like I was going through a conveyor belt. My guide & I had gotten my ticket that morning. With the long wait, she decided we would go to Sumilon Island first. That worked out well, so that I didn't wait long to board an outrigger boat towards the whale sharks. A small boat is in the midst of the 8-10 outrigger boats and is tossing whale shark food into the water. This is what's attracting them to this specific area and allowing very close encounters with tourists (30 minutes). My expectation was very different. I thought we would go to Sumilon Island and if we saw whale sharks, we would stop and be able to be in the water (but not get too close to them; 100 yards is the law where I come from). I was conflicted about the whole process but I was told it was much worse before the government started regulating it, that the whale sharks were harassed and getting injured. I ended up participating and the closeness of the whale sharks was incredible (2 baby ones to start and 5 or 6 at the end), but I still wish for a natural, ethical experience.
事業者からの返答
Hello. Thank you very much for joining our tour.
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review 😊
First of all, we are truly honored that you rated our tour operation and guide service so highly. We are delighted to hear that your guide was able to make your experience comfortable and stress-free throughout the day by assisting with your belongings, helping arrange snorkeling at the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary, coordinating transportation between boats, and even finding fresh buko juice when you needed an energy boost.
At TABICEBU TRAVEL AND TOURS, we believe that great service goes beyond simply guiding a tour, so it means a lot to know that these efforts contributed positively to your experience.
We also appreciate your honest perspective regarding the whale shark experience in Oslob. We understand that visitors from different parts of the world may have different expectations regarding wildlife encounters and ethical tourism practices. The whale shark interaction program in Oslob operates under local government regulations and conservation guidelines, which have become significantly stricter over the years to improve both visitor safety and whale shark welfare.
We understand and respect your preference for a more natural wildlife-viewing experience. At the same time, we are glad that you were able to witness these magnificent creatures up close and experience the incredible feeling of sharing the water with them. Seeing multiple whale sharks in their natural marine environment is certainly a memorable experience unique to Cebu.
Thank you again for your balanced and insightful feedback. Comments like yours help future travelers better understand what to expect and encourage continued discussions about responsible tourism.
If you visit Cebu again, we would love to welcome you on one of our Bohol Island or Island Hopping tours, where you can discover even more of the Philippines' natural beauty.
We sincerely look forward to seeing you again someday. Thank you very much for choosing our tour.
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Jet51431875192
May 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Safe, secure and comfortable travel
Robin, our guide, was fluent in both Japanese and English and was attentive throughout the tour. They were very considerate of our luggage and our safety. Their bright and happy aura made our journey even better. If you experience it, you will see that the price is very affordable for quality.
I was molested by a male Filipino photographer.
I was kicked in the groin with my legs in the sea and had my photographer's erect genitals rubbed off. Many times. The sea was rough that day, and the molestation was disgusting, and he pleaded with her to stop, but she would not let him back on board.
After the tour, I reported it to my guide and asked to speak with the person in charge of Tabi Cebu. According to the guide, "Tabisev doesn't take responsibility," so we interviewed the local police and the beach manager in a private room. I left it to the local authorities to deal with the cameraman, and he will be suspended and trained, and he will be back. He said he would be fired if he reoffended. This one demanded a refund for the tour, but he said, "Tabi Seb doesn't take responsibility and it includes the amount of the driver..."'Oh, my God!' said the reluctant guide. They didn't seem to be on my side. I felt that they were quite reluctant to report to the Tabi Seb Secretariat.
It was said that we would get a refund of only 1,000 pesos for entrance to the beach. We asked for 3,000 pesos, and at 2,500 pesos, the deal was concluded. I didn't really care about money, I wanted to contact the consulate, hire a lawyer and even write a statement to the local police. I had friends in my limited travel time and I didn't want to make it any harder. I only charged the amount because I was Japanese and I didn't want to be licked unless I sued. That's too cheap for the Japanese alimony market.
I was wearing long sleeves and knee-length trousers on the day and dressed plainly so as not to be a target, but I was targeted.
There are no reliable Japanese staff on site and there is no signal. Guides are not entirely on our side either. Please be careful.
"The offender was also there for the interview, but he cried off, saying, "I didn't mean to do this, it was for safety.""" "I also pushed back, ""Did you not see your friend's safety?"" and he said, ""No evidence.""" It felt like a typical escape. You can't take evidence because you leave valuables such as smartphones with the guide.
Please be careful who participates.
Cel and Efran were amazing they were very kind and helpful. Cel walked us through each experience holding our stuff and getting us started. The whale shark snorkeling tour is a must they are 5-7 meters in length and very close to us, with the water clarity it was breathtaking.
Thank you both, Efran did a great job of getting us there and back safely:)
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for joining our tour and for sharing such a wonderful review.
We are very happy to hear that Cel and our driver Efran made your experience enjoyable and comfortable. Cel always tries to support guests closely during each activity, so we are glad that you felt well guided and cared for throughout the tour.
Seeing whale sharks up close is truly a breathtaking experience. Their impressive size of 5–7 meters and the clear blue waters of Oslob make this encounter very special for many travelers. We are delighted that it became a memorable moment for you.
We also appreciate your kind words about Efran’s driving. Safety and comfort during the long journey are very important to us, and he will be happy to hear that you felt safe traveling with him. 😊
Next time you visit Cebu, we would love for you to try our other tours such as Bohol Island or Island Hopping, which offer another side of the beautiful Philippines.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again.
Thank you very much for choosing our tour.
