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 Cebu’s western coast, the quaint town of Moalboal presents one of the Philippines’ most remarkable snorkeling experiences – the renowned Sardine Run. This natural spectacle is a must-see for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts visiting the area.
    Upon entering the pristine waters of Panagsama Beach, visitors are met with a…
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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Brie360
Mar 26, 2026
Solo Female Sardine Run - Amazing kind and friendly team, made sure we got the pictures. Sardines were amazing and just off the shoreline, 5 m into the water and we got to see a turtle and plenty small tropical fish! I hired the gopro and did snorkeling and it was absolutely worth it!
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Handysmith
Mar 20, 2026
A Natural Wonder of the World - We are seniors around 70 years old and have travelled the world extensively. We stayed two nights to maximise our chance of doing this in water activity in case weather went against us. Best done early morning about 7am to get calm water and less crowds. Highly recommend Baruddy & Sherlita's Snorkelling Tour Services as they supplied excellent snorkelling equipment, go pro underwater camera, life vests and two guides. Our young fit guides were caring, kind and ensured we maximised our experience leaving with great videos. You need a local environment licence to doing any in water activity in the area to fund the sanctuary to protect this area for the future. Hint: Take a photo of the receipt as proof to use it multiple times. I highly recommend using local guides to get the best experience. Two of us paid P1700 all up for everything including toilets, showers and change rooms at the end.
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Florencia_p
Feb 20, 2026
Great experience (my... - Great experience (my guide was a minor though) he was very patient, recorded amazing videos and we were able to move to places where the other groups were not in, so I was able to get shots of myself with no one around me, even with turtles.
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Emmao2026
Jan 3, 2026
Magical - Upgraded to dive on the day because we felt so comfortable with the guides and it ended up being the most unexpectedly calm and magical experience.
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354alesham
Dec 19, 2025
Super fun! - Such a cool experience and definitely worthwhile to go with a guide who can show you the perfect spots plus take cool pictures while you’re enjoying the experience!
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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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Drea
Dec 28, 2025
Living ocean of silver - The Moalboal sardine run is an absolutely incredible sight to swim through a living ocean of silver and something everyone should experience at least once. Seeing thousands of sardines moving as one just a few meters from shore is unreal. Just be prepared, the water can get very crowded, especially during peak times. It was hard to relax and fully enjoy the experience. But it's still worth the visit.
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Jose_s
Feb 17, 2026
Made the reservation,... - Made the reservation, received confirmation from victor but the guide didn’t show up. The add doesn’t specify which company and when we finally found the company’s name, they never responded to our message.
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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).