May 29, 2023
Oslob Whale Shark Watching
We seek adventure where others only dream
- Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu, Philippines
Whale shark in Tan-awan Oslob was discovered on 2012 with the fishermen who went out for their lively hood to catch fish in the ocean. The fishermen went out for net fishing and throwing small shrimps in the sea to feed the fish. It is the best way to catch net the fish but when they throw the shrimp into the sea, the “Butanting” Local name of the whale shark appeared in the surface and they are shock because it is super big and they thought it will kill them. The fisher man departed from the net fishing area but the Whale shark” keep following them. Finally,they went back home to ther own town and tell the story to the dive shop center. The scuba instructor when he heard this story, he was very interested and told to the fisherman to let him join on their netfishing area. And this scuba instructor man is a Japanese and does not know how to speak Fililipino language.He finally join and he took pictures and video and sent it to Japan scuba diving shop. Since then a lot of Japanese coming to Cebu Philippines just to see this whale shark and do scuba diving.Gadie Bacali- is a freediver and she was the first chosen Filipina freediver to freedive/ Snorkeling with the whale shark and was chosen also by the local tourism office in Tan-awan Oslob to invite all the tourist people to come and visit Cebu for this local attraction. It was in the news papers and in all world wide television news and Miss Gadie Bacali was always in the Video for the demonstration that the whale shark “ Butanting” is a Gentle giant and very harmless.
Pick up time: 3:30 AM why? First come first serve and to avoid long lane they have limited tickets issue. Open until 12NN only and there is NO extension time
Pick up at your hotel and drop off to your hotel { it is 3 ½ half hours drive from Cebu City depends on the speed.
Breakfast after the whale shark Snorkeling { not advisable to eat before Snorkeling or your will vomit.
Life vest
Mask and Snorkeling
Entrance fees
Guide
Underwater photos and videos
What to bring?
Your own underwater camera if you have and Enjoy.
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Housekeeping/Cleaning Services
- Madeira, Portugal
Housekeeping on call- It is 13 euro per hour
You need to provide the cleaning material and your location and we will come to your place upon the availability to our schedule.
House deep cleaning– It is 15 euro per hour
You need to provide you cleaning material to be use at your place.
Please inform us your location and we will come to your place or you can pick up the person to clean to your place. For deep cleaning it is usually 6 to 8 hours or days it is depend on the area of your place. You need also to inform us if you have cats or dogs so that we can bring our mask or you can provide also a mask.
NOTE:
Our staff has been experienced for 14 years at the 5 star hotel standard cleaning. We place our eye on the detail for the immaculately clean result.
Massage Hotel and Home Services
- Madeira, Portugal
We offer massage services to your hotel and home.
Massage Choices:
A-Shiatsu and Swedish massage combination. The technique we use through palm and arms with thumbs pressing. It has sports stretching depend on its and every client needs. This kind of massage is good for the tired body and with knots. We are using the essential massage oil with mint and has menthol effects. If you are experiencing the description above, we suggest for 2 hours to let your body fully recover.
Price: 150 euro per hour
Inclusions:
Homemade Oil
Note: You must provide towels
B. Swedish and Sports Combination massage: The technique that we use is our palm and arms with stretching right after the massage in every single part of your body. This is good for the person who has stress and anxiety. It is focus for on relaxation to release tension. We use the olive oil with ginger, and it is homemade oil.
Price: 180 euro per hour.
Snorkeling lesson at your hotel pool
- Madeira, Portugal
About the Snorkeling Instructor:
Gadie- has 14 years of experience in freediving sport and Philippine National Record Holder. She can hold her breath 3 minutes and 30 seconds and she can dove 45 meters with one big breath. She is experienced AIDA JUDGE and has been judging for 3 countries for their National Record Holder Title. Karen From Austria, Yong from Hongkong, Clement from Germany and Gyong from Korea. AIDA-Means, International Association Development Apnea. Gadie” has been working at the television as a Segment Producer specializing in Crime investigations for 5 years. She is also a Chef and became entrepreneur and owned a swimming school Cebu Specializing with Mono fins and teaching mermaid swimming and underwater photographer. At Cebu Ocean Park, she was teaching the “mermaid swimming show at the aquarium”. and not only in Cebu, also in Japan, Germany, Korea, Hongkong, China, Macau and Thailand. Making underwater films, mermaid fashion show, Dogs and Cats fashion show and movies filmed industry. She is also Scuba diver, Surfer, Rock climber, Tennis player and basketball player.
- Snorkeling lessons what to learn?
You will learn how to equalize properly your ears to avoid problems. You will learn how to exercise your lungs to become flexible like a balloon and you can stay longer underwater. - You will learn how to use properly your mask and your Bi-fins
- You will learn how to fin properly in a right procedure and right position.
- You will learn safety, self-rescue and how to take care of your equipment.
- All theory and procedures are the standards from AIDA.
You will learn the right equipment for you. - You will learn duck diving properly and proper immersion in the water.
- FOR THESE SPORTS: SCUBA DIVING, FREEDIVING, SNORKELING, SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING
- You are allowed to DIVE ALONE.
- AGE LIMIT
from 8 years old and above
PRICE: 200 euro per person
DURATION: 2 hours
LOCATION: At your hotel pool/ Condominium pool/ home pool/public pool
PAYMENT:
You can pay online via Paypal and all Major credit cards
WHAT TO PREPARE?
1. Before the swimming lessons “Do not eat heavy breakfast” You can eat only salad and fruits, No Joices, No Coffee
BEST TIME:
10: 00 AM
02:00 PM
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
It will help you to stay fit, remove anxiety, stress, depressed and it helps your body to get more relaxed.
It helps your mind to relax and being comfortable in the water and in yourself.
LINKS TO WATCH:
Ocean Gems Academy: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g298461-d6123491-Reviews-Ocean_Gems_Academy-La
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=Gadie+bacali+facebook&&mid=E0EBB060C61675F