If you're looking for the Whale Shark Interaction in Donsol, see my travel Guide here.
Some dive buddies are back from a diving trip in Southern Leyte. Bringing back with them load of pictures to boast about their second encounter with whale sharks, locally known as butanding. Their first was in the waters of Mactan, Cebu. Yes, in rare occasions, they come in the waters of Mactan.
I had my quest for the whale sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon early this year. It seems like it's not going to end there. And, yes... before the year ends I'm going to Southern Leyte with my wetsuit. :) There are some good reason to check out the whale sharks in Pintuyan, Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte:
First, water visibility is way better, chances of seeing it's head to tail even from afar is high. Donsol Bay water tends to have poor visibility, limited to 1 to 2 meters.
Second, diving with the whale sharks is allowed (unlike in Donsol).
Third, taking your own outrigger boat is allowed. It can be reached with dive boats coming from Cebu or Bohol. In Donsol Bay, whale shark interaction is regulated by the government and services are exclusively managed by them.
HOW TO CONTACT:
Kasaka Peoples Organization
Barangay Son-Ok,Pintuyan, Southern Leyte
+639264477382
+639269616814
FEES:
Boat rental: P700 - 800 pesos (for two)
Spotters: 450 pesos
NOTE: The largest concentration of whalesharks in the world is still in Donsol, Sorsogon.
