Sardine run · Philippines · Moalboal
Where to see sardine runs in Moalboal
About this list
If you want to see sardine runs in Moalboal, you have already picked the place. What remains is who to go with, how, and when. Of the 12 operators in the Philippines on Maptlantis that name the sardine run as a target species, 8 (67%) are in Moalboal. Formats listed here: snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming. The sardine run season in Moalboal is year-round, according to Liveaboard.com (dive booking platform) (checked Sep 14, 2026). The sardines off Panagsama Beach in Moalboal do not migrate; they live on the reef, so they are not a seasonal event and can be seen all year. 5 of the 8 operators (63%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and approach distance and in-water rules differ by area and operator.
Sardine run season in Moalboal
Year-round
- JanJanuary: in season
- FebFebruary: in season
- MarMarch: in season
- AprApril: in season
- MayMay: in season
- JunJune: in season
- JulJuly: in season
- AugAugust: in season
- SepSeptember: in season
- OctOctober: in season
- NovNovember: in season
- DecDecember: in season
The sardines off Panagsama Beach in Moalboal do not migrate; they live on the reef, so they are not a seasonal event and can be seen all year.
Source: Liveaboard.com (dive booking platform) · Diving into the Moalboal Sardine Run · checked Sep 14, 2026
8 listed operators
Philippines · Moalboal
DiveStory Moalboal
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 4,000 / person
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- Official source
Philippines · Moalboal
Freediving Planet Moalboal
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- ₱2,300
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- Official source
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Philippines · Moalboal
Pescador Diving Center
FreedivingScuba divingMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- ₱1,750
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- Official source
Philippines · Moalboal
Planet Action Adventure Tour Services
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- PHP 2,000 / person
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- Official source
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Philippines · Moalboal
Turtle Bay Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Moalboal
Blue Orchid Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
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- Official source
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Philippines · Moalboal
Love's Beach & Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Moalboal
Lu'Lu Diving Center
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Frequently asked questions
How many sardine run tour operators are in Moalboal?
8. Of the 12 operators in the Philippines that name the sardine run as a target species, only those in Moalboal are listed.
When is sardine run season in Moalboal?
The sardine run season in Moalboal is year-round, according to Liveaboard.com (dive booking platform) (checked Sep 14, 2026). The sardines off Panagsama Beach in Moalboal do not migrate; they live on the reef, so they are not a seasonal event and can be seen all year.
How much do sardine run tours in Moalboal cost?
5 of the 8 operators (63%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.
Will I definitely see sardine runs in Moalboal?
That is not guaranteed. They are wild animals, and there are days you will not meet them because of the sea and their movements. Treat any trip that promises an encounter with suspicion.