God's MAGNIFICENT Giants! Up CLOSE ENCOUNTERS with Whale Sharks! Oslob, Philippines!!

We went to fulfill my dream today, swimming with whale sharks. It was amazing! We went to Oslob, Cebu in the Philippines and were able to be as close as you can be to whale sharks. We captured some amazing footage of these magnificent animals. It was incredible to see so many and to have them so close.
We all were in the water with them, even JoeJoe and Grace. It was so cool when they would swim right towards you and turn right at the last second nearly bumping you with their huge tails.
We have seen whale sharks in Donsol, Philippines, which was.a cool experience, but we wanted to see them up close, in clear water, and to see multiple sharks at the same time. Well, these were all fulfilled in Oslob. The only thing we wish was that we could have a Donsol adventure with an Oslob encounter. Someday, we will fulfill that dream fully. Still, this was a day we will never forget as we swam with these unbelievable massive creatures!
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[@zionwilliamson482]

To my fellow Filipinos, please don't skip ads so that the Backman family can continue to share the beautiful scenery of our country with the whole world. they are a great help to our tourism industry.👍🇵🇭

[@rainieresguerra4780]

Yes! 👍

[@joyorquillas6881]

Agree

[@loretafalcutila501]

👍👍👍👍

[@caesaremmanuelnavarro3233]

also those local vloggers like boy perstaym and many more moto vloggers who's helping tourism in philippines pls help them not those vloggers that just doing some prank

[@gretasy5705]

Yes never skip ads, everytime i watch their beautiful vlogs

[@CebutoursPhOfficial]

Thank you Sir Joseph and family for availing our Whale shark with Tumalog Falls and Sumilon sandbar tour package.. your driver Jick and guide Lynde are both grateful to your family.

[@elgadricchartoen4369]

Swimming with the Whale sharks in Oslob is one of the best attractions in the majestic island of Cebu. Never miss it. Cebu is always the best.

[@texasmike1977]

OMG! I’m teary eyed watching this video. God’s creation truly amazes me and giving me chills. 🙏🏻

[@0314YT]

It's the best video footage ever. So clear. It's like Avatar movie.

[@Springtime101]

God's magnificent giants --> perfectly described❣️

[@BoholanaChimixVlog]

Watching from Cebu Philippines.Thank you for visiting Cebu

[@marilousumo226]

The kids must be so happy to have this once in a lifetime experience

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

Finally you made it, swimming with whale sharks is a very courageous thing you can do and that’s incredible. Love your family. You’re living a dream, traveling in beautiful places.

[@rjgonzalez9220]

One of the clearest whale shark encounters that i have seen. So fun and so magical experience. Thank you for sharing to those who are still hoping such.

[@drenegen4310]

10:36 i told you, Cebu is way better than the last place you visited. These giants are human friendly like they will come to you

[@reynaldosalucop7296]

As much as your family enjoyed it, we enjoyed watching your family happy.

[@edzeljereza8234]

What awesome and priceless memories you gave to your children. More valuable than any physical materials they will ever get from you.

[@sircoicatse7275]

That is so beautiful. It got all teared up, especially seeing the whale sharks. God is great!

[@believeyoume8038]

Wonderfully made by God! All praises to God!!!

[@Arnel_A67]

This is your second time to see the gentle giants, first was Donsol then this in Oslob. yeah you had a better view this time. ❤

[@virginiagallego4805]

I’m excited to see you all enjoying seeing this gentle giant fish .the kids never forgot that experience that’s stay in there mind forever .once that you’re back in the USA they can tell to there friend there experience in the Philippines .not all perfect but hope one day you can go back again ,and thank you for visiting Philippines ,god bless you all .

[@wynncruz1467]

It's so nice to see everyone enjoyed the experience with the whale sharks. And Joejoe you are just cutest indeed.

[@marcowarrior2880]

What an amazing close encounter with that Giant Fish, it's a wonderful experience for your family😊

[@haochentrends]

You finally met the whale shark, harder to find than nemo 😂 there's alot of them and the water is so beautiful, so blue❤

[@planning-A1945]

Thumbs up 👍 water soo calming and clear to see whale shark 😁😮😂❤

[@charmsmanz6204]

You had amazing shots of those whale sharks! 😍🤩🥰

[@gloriasinaban9934]

Thank you for visiting our country God bless and enjoy get safe wherever you go

[@pennztandoy9034]

Lovely Family to have splore around the world amazing❤❤❤

[@oniemix3946]

Wow..Amazing!!!! Love it super

[@supremeguru2753]

Finally you got to see it clear as it gets about time been following your journey guys . The Grace probably has the record for the youngest girl to swim with whale shark in the Philippines. She's a tough little girl not scared of any animals .

[@FLORODIYHOMEWORKS]

It's so nice to see everyone enjoyed the experience with the whale sharks. And Joejoe you are just cutest

[@elgadricchartoen4369]

Lovely Family. Adorable kids ❤ Enjoy the beauty of Cebu.

[@kateldridge5277]

I feel like crying… they are so beautiful 💕💕💕

[@hanieroble1610]

You got them so good. Incredible footage of the whale sharks! amazing sceneries.Enjoy your Philippine travels.

[@PhotoVideoDream-lz9ut]

Amazing.....Wonderful....Enjoyable swim with nature......

[@BoholanaChimixVlog]

Wowww we've been there thrice but wasn't able to take photos/videos closer to the "butandings" you're fortunate to have a very close incounter with them 👌👌👌so amazing.

[@cecilroldan280]

Happy to see you Backman family swim with the shark enjoy enjoy❤

[@stecybatasan4698]

Wow finally you meet the popular 🐋 of the Philippines

[@joelarcayena7395]

I cant imagine the bragging rights of your kids to their classmates that they had swim with the biggest fish here in the Philippines...enjoy for the rest of your family adventures, more islands to visit 😎

[@akwafu]

I'm very happy watching your video.... More fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭 enjoy

[@hillroberts1311]

Let me share this: great marine photography! Lucky you to be swimming with those beautiful giants of the sea

[@pillow595]

when you went to Cebu, i thought they are going to see the whale shark , and you did!! though not in the wild, at least you made your dream come true...so happy for your family🤗 Grace is just the cutest! enjoy the Philippines! btw, if you want to see tresher sharks, go to Malapascua also in Cebu..scuba diving in Moalboal is not to miss as well!! Have fun!!

[@fivefingers9267]

Wow no wonder God love the Philippines because that is He's Land ❤

[@fatimahayu8135]

Magnificent creature, the children with those incredible experience, I believe they will have some sense to protect the marine life and protect the earth in general. That's why it's so important to introduce children, to build the awareness of preserving this planet through the wild but safe encounter. Greeting from Indonesia

[@alexleyte1935]

Not just for the money, but for the nature you need to balance it for a long lasting harmony, we are not alone in this world.

[@charmsmanz6204]

Those sun rays! WOW! 😍🥰🤩

[@ivoryrain9895]

Jojo is d cutest ❤️

[@jezernarciso3480]

So glad your family finally made it.❤❤❤

[@furiousrose1011]

Oslob whale encounter had gotten a little better from previous years. Now the boats with tourist are in a designated area shaped like an arch and the whaleshark feeders are just roaming these areas. The tourists are not chasing them. I felt like this is better for the whales. I've also been to Donsol 3 times and twice havent seen any. The only one time our boat spotted I wasnt able to see it evereyone was scrambling to jump on the water and swimming hard I feel that this could be more stressful for the whalesharks😊

[@ItzzJarred]

Hope you guys visit Bohol it has chocolate hills,Beach & Tarsiers

[@mardomingo4348]

Love you Backman Family. I am Benny's BIG Fan. Enjoy and stay safe. Love from the Philippines

[@dhanmichaelorlain1862]

OMG sea creatures create by GOD ITS MAGICAL

[@jhonmelvicente7027]

That was an amazing experience ❤

[@OurBackmanFamily]

Yes it was!

[@melvindarltsaavedra4887]

AMAZING SHOTS!!!!!

[@humminbird6990]

You guys are lucky. You swim with the sharks. Looks like it is not scary. Someday I will go there.

[@jjhenstic2394]

Gods creation,so beautiful.

[@anniesanjose7321]

I've been there also it was amazing. Take care beautiful family 💕

[@Pau_5986]

Our Backman Family is one lucky family! 😊 That whale shark is huge! and the beach is such a beautiful place to see.. The scenery, the sky, the sand, the beach & the clear water itself is so amazing.. I am bless that i was born in the 🇵🇭 even though i haven’t been to Cebu yet.. Looking for more fantastic, amazing & wonderful adventures from your family.. Hoping that you explore some more other beautiful places in our country.. Take care & God bless! #OurBackmanFamily 🙂🙏🏻 🇵🇭❤️🇺🇸

[@debragehris1591]

That was absolutely spectacular! Makes me want to grab my snorkel gear and come on down! I know how much you've wanted this. So part 1 - ✅. Hopefully sometime soon you will have that wild encounter!

[@jocelynorquillas7445]

Wow! What a wonderful experience the kids are lovin it,there's more to enjoy while you in cebu,experience canyoneering at kawasan falls, turtle and sardines run and many more,i love your family i just subscribe to your channel,take care and God bless❤❤❤🙏

[@ronnieguevarra9882]

I'm glad and happy you did it finally with the whale shark I'm very happy to see you all enjoying my beautiful and beloved country the Philippines we love you 😘😍👍👏👌❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@jadetanchannel]

You always make me feel like im watching a movie with ur vlogs. Always a good time. 💪

[@gemmaarcenal6886]

happy that yoir whoke famiky enjoy it even gracie ❤🎉

[@jingalfanta3318]

One of the best family blogs I've ever follow...

[@reynaldomusic9203]

that road to Oslob brings back so much memories 😢

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

They're just beautiful gentle giants. A rare experience which I understand can't be experienced anywhere else. Maybe one other place. That's it.

[@kapengbarako1]

It's so beautiful in the video, but it's even more beautiful in person, it's a really unique experience, Backman family, I'm a new subscriber, enjoy all the places you go and god bless 🙏

[@joyorquillas6881]

I love your family,watching your children enjoyed swimming with whale sharks in oslob made me subscribe w/o hesitation,next try badian canyoneering at kawasan falls then turtle and sardine runs too,enjoy your stay in the Philippines,take care and God bless your family❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@venileones9900]

You have the most happy lovely family! Have fun in the Philippines❤. You all take care! Loving all your vlogs!

[@bisayakaayo8595]

gave me goosebumps when i did it my self almost 10 years ago, these whalesharks are truly majestic!

[@marilousumo226]

Enjoy beautiful family and take care

[@marlonmiranda6358]

This is ounce in a lifetime experience that you will never forget here in the Philippines.

[@saintjao14]

Another fun and adventure with the back an family. I love it❤❤❤ and thank you for sharing 😀

[@jnyafk]

Philippines is so enchanting ❤

[@onorieonie9123]

Wouldn't be wonderful if someone will sponsor this family back home (when?) their flight back to America in business or first class and that someone is from the Philippines!! Huh..one of my wildest dream :)

[@mariarhodaaglosolos6156]

Finally! Yoohoo!❤

[@dranzpahamtang9806]

That’s my beloved place in there!!! Missin the road to home from the city ❤ Enjoy Cebu!!!

[@hirrolynevlog]

I love to see your videos watching from Kuwait guys take care and thank you for visiting my lovely country

[@helenbeltran6420]

Amazing shots you got there I enjoyed watching it.

[@rainieresguerra4780]

Amazing gentle giants of the seas! Absolutely amazing!

[@marilousumo226]

Awesome experience indeed

[@f2pgamer828]

3rd time's the charm!

[@alexleyte1935]

I hope the authority well maintain to protect, cleanleness, and organize the place.

[@marieengles5564]

This is why i’m hooked with your videos, the quality is undeniable, your shots are clear and on point😊just glad you enjoyed the experience, more fun adventures to go and always keep safe👍

[@komentarista5759]

I love going to Oslob to be with the gentle whale sharks.

[@robertcabahug5786]

Thanks guys for enjoying the wonderful experience with the Gentle giants in Oslob Cebu. Hope someday you come back again with your whole wonderful family, New subscriber here❤❤❤

[@honusblanco1259]

Awesome experience!

[@mannyabergas9390]

So wonderful family. So cute youngsters kids

[@jeromepadilla8055]

Finally mommys dream came true

[@rowenamontano59]

Its so nice to watch your video I felt like Im exploring my own country as well…❤❤❤ Sending love for you and your family!!!🎉

[@maryj4876]

Oh my God, how lucky. You're all to close. 😍

[@louiebautista1876]

Beautiful family!

[@leocabs3802]

Nice shots! its more fun in the philippines❤️🇵🇭

[@NoypiStuff]

Super cool

[@maxvillame5966]

Love seeing your fam enjoying your vacation…enjoy

[@ladysnow8186]

So Many tourist around huhu but its good timing that finally you’ve seen it close

[@007thematrix007]

beautiful/magnificent creatures 🦈 very calm and serene yet playful @ the same time ..... think the donsol experience is kinda hit or miss, gotta be "really" patient if u guys want to see 'em up close and personal over there ..... great vlog! 👍

[@ChowChannel00]

Because in Donsol, they respect the wildlife. They're not feeding the whaleshark just to see them. I prefer donsol rather than cebu when it comes to whaleshark sightseeing

[@rexbenemerito1943]

You had an amazing family adventure. Those sharks are just so gentle creatures and hope their habitat will be preserved for their continued existence in that place with humans. God Bless your family. Cheers.

[@doc2log]

I've been to Donsol 3x, saw a glimpse of the whalesharks only once. 8n the wild, its hard yo go up close and they are fast swimmers and goes deep faster too. I could not keep up. There's whaleshark chasin in Leyte. Now, you can also see the sardine run with sea turtles in MoalBoal.

[@eduardochavacano]

This looks so awesome. A good reason to revisit Cebu.

[@OurBackmanFamily]

It really is!

[@ahvicremulla544]

Theres so many waterfalls there in cebu inambakan falls and dao falls are beatiful

[@Queenuniverse721]

I love at least guys you made it unlike last time I know you all are just disappointed same like me because with all the effort but at the end you didn’t meet the whale shark but anyway at least by this time you guys made it I just love how Sam was brave to swim deeply with whale shark and I love Joejoe too so adorable and entertaining keep safe guys ❤❤❤❤

[@humminbird6990]

The kids enjoy so much. So nice to see .

[@paulmichaelmarcelo2343]

Happy that you finally experienced to meet the whale sharks 😊❤