1. Port Overview

  1. Donsol, Luzon, Philippines

  3. Donsol is a sleepy fishing village in Sorsogon Province in south western Luzon, Philippines. Donsol is a popular tourist destination for viewing and swimming with whale shark. The water is so rich with plankton that whale sharks congregate here in the hundreds from February to May.

    Donsol has a not so known but equally unique night Firefly tour and Shrimp-catching night tour available all-year round. Donsol is also becoming the best jump-off and base for divers to the Manta Bowl and San Miguel Island in Ticao.

    Things to See & Do

    * Swimming with whale sharks
    * Firefly tour
    * Scuba diving
    * Shrimp catching

    General information

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Peso (PHP)
    Language – Filipino, English
    Population – 45,000 approx
    Electricity – 2 round pins European style
    Time - GMT plus eight hours
    International Country Telephone Code – + 63

    Travel Links – Access to Donsol is via plane from Manila to Legaspi, then by public van or private pick up to Donsol. There is also a bus service from Manila direct to donsol (daily) or via Legaspi.