Shark · Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Where to see sharks in Cebu & Mactan
About this list
If you want to see sharks in Cebu & Mactan, you have already picked the place. What remains is who to go with, how, and when. Of the 46 operators in the Philippines on Maptlantis that name the shark as a target species, 8 (17%) are in Cebu & Mactan. Formats listed here: scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming. Few operators in Cebu & Mactan state their shark season in months, so this page does not state one. Check each operator's season in the list. All 8 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and approach distance and in-water rules differ by area and operator.
8 listed operators

Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Mactan Scuba University
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Base PHP 18,000 per person
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- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Nalu Dive
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 2,000 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Plantation Bay Water Sports
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 16,000 net / 2 guests
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- Official source

Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Purple Ocean Dive
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PADI, accommodation not included $290 · SSI, accommodation not included $260
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- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Rainbow Dive Resort
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- $50
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- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
S2 CLUB Cebu Store
Scuba divingBeach & water playIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Dec–May
- Price
- USD 80 / person
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- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Seadoors Liveaboard
Scuba divingLiveaboardMarine life encounters- Season
- Oct–Jul
- Price
- €2,270–2,330
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- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
SiDive Mactan
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Dec–May
- Price
- From PHP 3,100/person
- Checked
- Official source
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Frequently asked questions
How many shark tour operators are in Cebu & Mactan?
8. Of the 46 operators in the Philippines that name the shark as a target species, only those in Cebu & Mactan are listed.
When is shark season in Cebu & Mactan?
Few operators in Cebu & Mactan state the season in months, so there is no single answer. Ask operators about recent sightings and operating periods before you book.
How much do shark tours in Cebu & Mactan cost?
All 8 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.
Will I definitely see sharks in Cebu & Mactan?
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.