Cebu's Whale Sharks & Kawasan Falls: Philippines Ultimate Experience 🇵🇭

Incredible experience we did in this video:
🤿 Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - gyg.me/skHotIAe
Other experiences we did / recommend on the island of Cebu:
🐠 Cebu: Scuba Diving with Sardines and Pescador Island Snorkel - gyg.me/oHVjB3cD
🏙️ Cebu City: Historical, Local Cuisine & Mountain Guided Tour - gyg.me/mCVtFG4q
🌴 Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - gyg.me/ET0mCCTL
🌿 Bohol Countryside Joiners Tour From Cebu City - gyg.me/Bn4wNcqY
For the past week, Cebu has delighted us with some of the tastiest Filipino food we’ve ever had, and it has also given us some of the most memorable outdoor experiences in all of our travels. But, before we leave the island, there are two more activities that can’t be missed, one being swimming with the beautiful whale sharks of Oslob and the other being canyoneering through the jungles of Kawasan Falls. Join us as we take on a jam-packed, adventurous 24 hours, and watch us jump off 30 foot cliffs and dive alongside the Philippines’ most famous gentle giants!
Vlog #218 // Cebu, Philippines 🇵🇭
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Experiences we did / recommend on Cebu: 🤿 Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - gyg.me/skHotIAe 🐠 Cebu: Scuba Diving with Sardines and Pescador Island Snorkel - gyg.me/oHVjB3cD 🏙 Cebu City: Historical, Local Cuisine & Mountain Guided Tour - gyg.me/mCVtFG4q 🌴 Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - gyg.me/ET0mCCTL 🌿 Bohol Countryside Joiners Tour From Cebu City - gyg.me/Bn4wNcqY As always, if you are going to book anything through GetYourGuide, consider using our link, because it helps support our channel! 🤗 Choosing scuba diving over snorkeling with the whale sharks was SUCH a rewarding choice, and it’s mind-blowing how many whale sharks we were able to see in that single dive. I think the canyoneering experience was one of the most exhilarating outdoor experiences we’ve ever done, and I’m so glad we went for it (even though it was way out of our comfort zones)! 🇵🇭 This is sadly our final video in the Philippines, BUT the travel content doesn’t stop here- we are currently in a country on the other side of the world, filming another exciting travel series. Any guesses where?? 😁

[@TheOnlyTruthTalker]

️ Please try “pagpag”. It is the official national dish of the Philippines 😁 It is a common and staple dish in every household in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Proud to be Pinoy ❤

[@ChadandClaire]

@@TheOnlyTruthTalker Oooh- we definitely will try it! I just Googled it, and it looks like a fantastic way to prevent food waste. 👏 We are huge supporters of that- leftovers for life! 🥳

[@kingrafa3938]

​@@ChadandClaireyou can find pagpag in metro manila only but i will advice you not to try it. And also, don't listen to that clueless alien as he is not a Filipino but a foreigner that hates the Philippines. All of his comments from different videos from foreigners are like that. So ignore that martian 😂

[@EricandSarah]

Glad we could introduce you to the boujee side of Cebu City hahaha. Honestly that rooftop was WAYYY fancier than we were even expecting!! It was so great to see you guys ❤️❤️

[@bill0g]

Glad you enjoyed the Philippines. Hope to see you back soon!

[@ChadandClaire]

We REALLY enjoyed it. 💓 I can promise you we'll be back again! 😁

[@idressasian6168]

Xin Chao! Hello from Vietnam. You missed the bamboo raft going through the Falls. You will surely love it. Glad you had a truly fun and memorable experience in our humble town Cebu. Kawasan Falls used to be our playground growing up, we even camped out overnight on weekends and preferred to stay at the 2nd Falls.

[@user-qv9zl5qn1x]

Wow its fun swiming kawasan falls the water so clear and enjoy swiming big shark its more fun my country philippines god bless stay safe

[@ChadandClaire]

Your country is everything fun and beautiful! 😍 We've been able to do so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thanks to the magic of the Philippines!!! So happy we got to visit! 💕

[@bisayakaayo8595]

exciting and beautiful experiences!

[@ingridnh1]

What cool and memorable experiences! The whale sharks are so massive yet beautiful, and you captured it all so wonderfully! Felt like I was in the water with you! ❤

[@ChadandClaire]

Awww- this makes us so happy! 🥰 We only ever hope that it feels like you're right there traveling with us. So grateful for your continued support and kindness towards what we do! 💕

[@user-qv9zl5qn1x]

Wow the view and fall so beautiful

[@ChadandClaire]

Yeah!!! Everything was so lush and vibrant! 😻😻😻

[@Adankayak]

Amazing adventure scuba dive video. Liked watching you guys. Great job Chad and Claire 😊

[@debbiegallardo9853]

Incredible fun experienced. You guys rock👏👏👏

[@ChadandClaire]

It was SO fun!!! Hope to do more adventurous outdoor activities this spring and summer! Can't wait to share what countries we're going to next! 😁😁😁

[@Ulist2G]

what a spectacular time you both shared...thank you for your continued sharing of the mother-land

[@ChadandClaire]

It was spectacular, indeed! 😁The Philippines is such a special country, and we hope that more travelers make it a top destination to see! 💗💗💗

[@joevicmeneses8918]

I think you are going to TOPS,CEBU !!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

What a fun day! That canyoneering looked AWESOME with all of the waterfalls and gorgeous blue water 😍Your dive was adorable Claire (I can't dive either haha)

[@AnnilynFabillar]

So happy to see you both enjoying our tourists spots and adventures here in Cebu❤ Pls come back, more adventures are awaiting for you both in our numerous islands here in the Phils.!❤️❤️❤️

[@ChadandClaire]

Yes- Cebu is bursting with incredible experiences, and we're so thankful we got to do a few of them on this trip!!! We are definitely coming back again! 🇵🇭 Any suggestions on which island in the Philippines we should see next? 😁😁😁

[@jesscatangay9384]

​@@ChadandClaireSince you are into Scuba diving, Try to visit these places 1)Coron Palawan -Japanese Shipwrecked, Sea Cow (Dugong ), Barracuda and Kayangan Lake 2 ) Bohol Napaling reef Sardine and Jake fish run and sea turtle, Dolphins, Balicasag island 3) Siargao- Sohoton Cove Swim With Stingless Jelly fish 4) Siquijor- swim with school of Barracudas in Tulapos Marine Sanctuary 5)Boracay - Tri-Bird plane wrecked and Camia II shipwrecked 6) Dauin and Apo Island Dumaguete 7) Tubbatahah reef Palawan 8) Cebu Malapascua Thresher Check it out

[@idressasian6168]

@@ChadandClaire I bet you'll be blown away in Camiguin. So an enchanting island to explore and have fun.

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

Now you see why I’ve been to the Philippines 20 times….and why I’m building a Beach Hotel there in the beautiful Philippines!!! The people are the best part of all! Great video guys!🤙

[@cebamy]

And the fun continues in Cebu. I’m glad you enjoyed your activities that day. We went to Kawasaki falls in 2018 but did not do the canyoneering. We just enjoyed swimming under the falls and it was an incredible experience!

[@ChadandClaire]

Yeah, honestly just swimming under the falls is INCREDIBLE! 😍 That's where our tour ended, and we spent a solid 20 minutes just swimming and soaking up the beauty of the waterfall! So glad you also got to experience Kawasan Falls! 😁💗

[@user-dm6pr7re5u]

I love this video. So much fun! Next time I go to the Philippines, Ill go to Cebu. Your video inspires me :)

[@raysentillas5878]

Amazing❤

[@ChadandClaire]

Thank you so much for watching!!! 💗💗💗

[@typhanthongphay]

Awesome video you alls 😁

[@ChadandClaire]

Thank you for watching and being so kind, as always!!! 😁💘

[@bodvargregersen5161]

That was a jam back adventure video. The trip to Oslob, Philippines to swim with the whale sharks was incredible. The trip to Kawason Falls and your canyoneering experiences was truly spectacular. I cannot believe that you did all those things in one day. But you saved the best for last. You visited with your friends Eric and Sarah at their high rise accommodations overlooking SIU city with those spectacular views of the city’s spectacular night skyline.

[@davidanalyst671]

This was a great vid. You guys can be the realest sometimes when you are talking about your options and how you spend time on your trips. I hope you are planning time in Iceland or greenland this summer because Asia right now is kinda gearing up for an argument with China, so hope you guys stay safe

[@ChadandClaire]

This is so sweet- we really appreciate it! 🥰 We've done Iceland in the summer already (absolutely BEAUTIFUL and unforgettable), but Greenland is still high on our list. We've been trying to decide when to go! 😁

[@danielkillua7093]

Wow!

[@elizabethwilsonwall1049]

I had such a big smile watching you jump off the rocks into the canyon water. What an AMAZING day with two incredible experiences. I hope didn't sleep through the 3:00 am alarm the next day LOL. You must have been exhausted from spending so much time in the water.

[@ChadandClaire]

Hahaha we loved going through the footage and hearing Chad's CRAZY screams as he jumped. I literally couldn't stop laughing as I was editing! 🤣 Oh my goodness- that 3:00 AM alarm was a tough one to get up for. 😮‍💨 We were soooo tempted to keep sleeping, but when the cost of a big flight across the world is on the line, we peel our tired eyeballs open and get our little butts to the airport. 😂😂

[@uncledrew1493]

Hope you can comeback to the Philippines again.

[@ChadandClaire]

We hope so, too!!! 💞 We are already planning on it- there is so much more to see, eat, and experience! 🇵🇭

[@kimteatro2055]

Thank you for letting me enjoy those tours 5hrough you. I have a lifelong fear of going underwater so I could not have done that ever.

[@ChadandClaire]

Completely understandable! We are so glad we're able to share this adventure with you!!! 🥰

[@lhuffydedios7415]

Ingat po lage new subscriber God bless you always all adds no skip 😊❤

[@ChadandClaire]

Wow- that is so kind of you! Thank you, thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰 Glad you have you along on the adventure! 💓

[@corenasalyers7288]

Amazing beautiful trip you two were on. Love the views and the jumping off the rocks. Looks like you two had a lot of fun. Good looked very tasty. My neighbors ( the grandparents ) have been in the Philippines for about a month and a half so far visiting family as they are from there. Such a sweet couple too. Hope you two slept once you got home. That was a super long trip❤❤❤❤

[@ChadandClaire]

Cebu really is something special, and we are so grateful we got to experience it! 💗 I've always thought about how comforting and nostalgic it is for immigrants or ethnic families to visit their countries of origin. I certainly felt it when I returned to Taiwan, and I'm glad your neighbors have the opportunity to visit their loved ones in the Philippines! 🥰 We got LOTS of rest once we actually flew all the way back home hahaha, but there truly is no better place to fully rest than your own bed. 😁

[@corenasalyers7288]

@@ChadandClaire ❤️👍🏻

[@blackblurr-be8hi]

cool 😊

[@ChadandClaire]

Thanks for watching!!! 🥰

[@cantonchannel2073]

wow❤

[@lwlamxd]

Hi may I know which tour your join for the whale shark tour? Your link only included the snorkeling swimming with whale shark. Thanks

[@esdrasguilherme7234]

OLA CASAL UMA BELA EXPERIÊNCIA UMA AVENTURA DE ARREPIAR PARA NUNCA MAIS ESQUECER, DEUS ABENÇOE GRANDEMENTE AO LINDO CASAL😎🙏💑👍✌👋

[@ChadandClaire]

Thank you so much for watching!!! 🥰 It was an adventure we'll remember forever! 💓💓💓

[@Love_rainy_days]

Guys, 💑 Thanks for sharing, love the Whale Sharks swim.🐳 My daughter just swam with Dolphins 🦈on a Caribbean cruise. But Whale Sharks are cooler. Love the canyoneering and cliff diving 🌊 in Kawasan Falls. Love your channel. 💗Good that Chad told us Claire🧜‍♀ has a bikini bottom on. 😁 Cheers 🍧🍧🕵‍♂

[@ChadandClaire]

Hahaha swimming with dolphins sounds WILD! 😍 Hard to keep up, I'm sure. They're so fast! 😂 And yes- hopefully I'll never find myself COMPLETELY bare-bottomed while canyoneering hahahaha.

[@sugbu-anon2035]

I believe the fish you’re talking about are called remoras.

[@ChadandClaire]

Oooh- you just might be right! 😁 I Googled it, and it looks very similar to what we saw! 👏

[@lpjojr8585]

Chad and Claire curious what is the name of the hotel your friends stayed at. Infinity pool plus the view is amazing! Waiting for the next vlog…

[@EricandSarah]

The building is called "Calyx Residences." Every apartment is privately owned so we booked ours on Airbnb but you can find different options on Booking and Agoda as well :)

[@carara979]

Aah next stop palawan and siargao

[@ChadandClaire]

It's on our list for the future!!! 😁😁😁 We definitely want to see more islands in the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@lionhearted1969]

You could have skipped the long lines for walk-ins. You should have registered with a hotel around the area to be able to enjoy the perks of being a priority. Most hotels/resorts/hostels, if not all, within the area are assigned each with their own boat and boat crew for their guests. That means, you don't need any number to wait for your turn. The hotel/resort staff will facilitate every step of the way, from dropping their guests to the area, to registering, to boarding, to picking them up when they're done swimming. We went there twice and both times, we registered for the whale sharks with the resort that we stayed in and the rate was the same as with the walk-ins. I found out that the resort we stayed in (and all others) also accept walk-in guests (non-staying) for the whale sharks attraction but only need to add P100 more. During my last visit in 2018, it was only P300 for locals and P500 for foreigners. I think today, there's only one rate for all, whether you're a local or foreigner.

[@ChadandClaire]

Oh, wow! That's wonderful information to know! 💖 Thank you for sharing- perhaps other people who watch this video will find your comment helpful for their trip! 👍

[@nicksphp]

what's the name of the hotel of your friend with amazing rooftop pool?

[@X3MAntics]

Whalesharks are so beautiful. But they need to regulate that place better. I think they should just allow diving, to thin out the numbers. It's such a good diving spot

[@howarddodge772]

im from los angeles california now live in boston masschuttss

[@nicoleowen3161]

What is the hotel called your friends stayed in? :)

[@praveenkumarrajasekaran7911]

Was it a private tour?

[@howarddodge772]

where are you both from

[@ChadandClaire]

We are both from the U.S.A. 🇺🇸 Claire (Taiwanese-American) was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and Chad was raised in Nashville, TN!

[@jeremyhunter1459]

HA!!!! For those who laughed at me with my socks with my Keen hiking sandals....I. am. Validated. Lol

[@ChadandClaire]

Hahaha YESSS! Socks and sandals, socks and water shoes, whatever it may be- we HIGHLY recommend 😂😂

[@yanihernandez5148]

Did you get an ornament?!

[@ChadandClaire]

Of course!!! 😁 We completely forgot to show it, BUT it's a cute little whale shark ornament! 🇵🇭

[@richardbarba2736]

Claire is so hot

[@bhello99]

thick socks

[@travelwithchristina3960]

Please do your research on ethical practices before participating in animal tourism. The whale shark industry in Cebu is not done in an ethical way at all.

[@ailyn3982]

The whale shark isn't cage, they're free to go after 12noon, the downside will be, they get used to people which made it dangerous for these whaleshark. It is questionable, yes. But it is more healthier than of zoo's that gathered tourist seeing those poor animals in cage and in big aquariums away from their natural habitat.

[@reihalondres9518]

Hypocrite!!!!! Is zoo ethical? Is safari ethical? Is eating chicken ethical ? Is eating fruits ethical? Stop your hypocritical western standards in our throat!

[@travelwithchristina3960]

Caging animals is not the only unethical way to treat them. Humans should NOT be feeding wild animals. These sharks are fed everyday in the same area which has caused them to stop migrating. Again, please do your research on ethical animal tourism because swimming with the whale sharks in Cebu is NOT IT. It’s so clear from the drone shots where you can see so many boats basically herding the whale sharks. It was a bit heartbreaking to watch.

[@podcastunlimited8819]

SHUT UP! The situation in Oslob is way better than those animals found in any big aquarium not to mention that the local government is also doing constant efforts to mitigate the impact. Please don't use Oslob to spread your negativity and stupidity.

[@raysentillas5878]

​@@travelwithchristina3960you are welcome to visit Cebu and experience the whale sharks, you can talk after your visit❤