Two rates, one tour. The Filipino rate is for Filipino citizens with a valid Philippine ID. Foreign guests pay the foreign rate and bring a passport.
Advance booking required. Scheduled departures must be booked by 3:00 PM the day before, subject to availability.
8 reasons to choose this adventure
Direct Booking Launch RatesBook directly with the tour operator at our current launch rates.
Round-Trip Transport ArrangedCaticlan–Libertad round-trip transfer is included. We also pay your Boracay–Caticlan boat fare.
Book Free, Pay on Tour DayNo deposit is required to submit your reservation request.
An Incredible Wildlife EncounterExperience whale sharks in their marine environment. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Three Boatmen on Every BoatTell the boatmen if you cannot swim or need assistance in the water.
Snorkeling Gear IncludedLife vest and snorkeling equipment are provided.
No Charge for Weather CancellationsIf the tour cannot operate because of weather or sea safety, you pay nothing.
Simple Online ReservationsChoose your date, submit a request, and wait for operator confirmation.
Your day, step by step
Meet us at 7-Eleven, Cagban PortOur local staff meets you. We will confirm all passenger names before preparing the boat tickets. Bring your hotel booking voucher and valid ID (foreign guests: passport).
Short boat ride to CaticlanBoat fare is ₱100 round trip, paid by us.
Pickup at Dunkin' Donuts, CaticlanOur staff waits with a sign. The journey from Boracay to the Libertad whale shark site takes approximately 45 minutes.
About 30 minutes of adventureA 5–10-minute boat ride followed by approximately 20 minutes of whale shark watching. Life vest and snorkel gear are free. Three boatmen accompany you on each boat. If you cannot swim, tell the boatmen and they will help you.
Return to BoracayAfter your activity, take the arranged vehicle back to Caticlan, then the boat back to Boracay. Confirm your return departure with our staff before booking.
Pick the time that fits your day
Meet at 7-Eleven Cagban Port, Boracay
Pickup at Dunkin' Donuts Caticlan
7:30 AMfirst meeting
8:00 AMfirst pickup
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PMlast meeting
1:00 PMlast pickup
Return schedule: Our staff will confirm the return departure and estimated arrival for your selected meeting time. The times above are outbound meeting and pickup times.
Good to know
Bring your hotel booking voucher and a valid ID (foreign guests: passport).
Boat fare of ₱100 round trip is paid by us.
E-trike from your hotel to the 7-Eleven at Cagban Port, Boracay: approximately ₱150, paid by you. Confirm the actual fare with the driver.
This is a join tour with fixed departures. Be on time. Late guests who miss the tour cannot be refunded.
Worried about weather? If the tour is cancelled because of weather or sea safety, you pay nothing. No deposit is taken, so there is nothing to lose.
Book directly with the tour operator
Life vests and snorkeling gear are provided. Three boatmen accompany each boat. Tell the crew if you cannot swim, and follow their instructions. Weather and sea conditions may affect the schedule.
JKLAU CORP. · Business documents
The business permit for Libertad Whale Shark Watching is issued by the Municipality of Libertad, Antique. JKLAU CORP. is the business operator. Barangay clearance and SEC incorporation documents are also shown below.
Send a free reservation requestChoose your date and package, then enter your contact details. No deposit is required.
Wait for operator confirmationA booking reference means your request has been received. Our team checks the schedule and contacts you by email or mobile to confirm the booking, passenger names and return arrangements.
Show up and pay on tour dayPay only at the official Libertad Whale Shark local office on tour day. Show your booking voucher before paying. Do not pay at the meeting point. Sea conditions may change or cancel the schedule.
Reserve your whale shark adventure
Launch rates apply. No deposit, pay on tour day.
Reservation received!
Your reservation has been received. Please bring your hotel booking voucher and valid ID (foreign guests: passport) on tour day. Show your booking voucher and pay the tour fee only at the official Libertad Whale Shark local office. Do not pay at the meeting point.
At 6:00 AM on your tour date (Philippine time), we will email the address you provided to let you know whether the tour can proceed. Please check your email, including your spam folder, before departure. Save your booking reference.
Quick answers
Can foreigners join?
Yes. Foreign guests pay ₱1,800 for the ticket only or ₱2,300 with round-trip transfer, and bring a passport.
Do I need to pay to book?
No. Reserving is free. Pay only at the official Libertad Whale Shark local office on tour day. Show your booking voucher before paying. Do not pay at the meeting point.
How long from Boracay?
The journey from Boracay Island to the Libertad whale shark site takes approximately 45 minutes. Boarding, traffic and sea conditions may add time.
How long is the tour?
Allow about 30 minutes in total: a 5–10-minute boat ride and approximately 20 minutes of whale shark watching. Travel from Boracay to the Libertad whale shark site takes approximately 45 minutes; boarding, traffic and sea conditions may add time.
Will I really see whale sharks?
Whale sharks are wild animals. Sightings and time in the water depend on wildlife, weather and sea conditions, so we cannot guarantee an encounter.
What if weather cancels the tour?
If the operator cancels due to weather or sea safety, you pay nothing. We take no payment in advance. Weather on Boracay Island may differ from weather in Libertad. Please check with the operator before departure.
I can't swim well. Is that okay?
Yes. Three boatmen accompany you on each boat. Tell the boatmen that you cannot swim, and they will help you.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet our local staff at the 7-Eleven at Cagban Port, Boracay (meetings from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM). In Caticlan, our staff holds a sign at Dunkin' Donuts for your pickup to Libertad. Pay only at the official Libertad Whale Shark local office on tour day. Show your booking voucher before paying. Do not pay at the meeting point. Arrive on time: late guests who miss the tour cannot be refunded.
When is my slot confirmed?
Submitting the form creates a reservation request and booking reference, not final confirmation. Our team confirms by email or mobile after checking availability and arrangements. Submit before 3:00 PM the day before your tour.
No whale shark sighting. Refund?
No refund after the tour has run, since whale sharks are wild. If weather cancels, you pay nothing.
What should I bring?
Hotel booking voucher, valid ID (foreign guests: passport), swimsuit, beach towel, your own snorkel gear (optional), and personal cash (approximately ₱150 for an E-trike from your hotel to the 7-Eleven at Cagban Port; actual fares vary).
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