INDO-PACIFIC
Donsol · Whale Sharks
- Philippines
- All levels
- November - May
Plan your dive
- Experience level
- All levels
- Depth guide
- Snorkel and shallow 5-15 m
- When to go
- November - May
- Site type
- Seasonal Pelagic
Featured wildlife
- Whale shark
- Green turtle
- Giant trevally
- Reef manta ray
About this dive site
Original Philippines whale shark snorkeling destination.
Donsol in Bicol is a regulated whale shark interaction area where snorkel and dive boats follow strict guide rules in plankton-rich water. Pair with Ticao Manta Bowl on the same trip when seasons overlap.
Donsol interactions are regulated snorkeling; follow guide rules and season windows.