Diving in Donsol & Sorsogon

Best Time to Dive in Donsol & Sorsogon

The warmest water temperatures in Donsol & Sorsogon occur in January, averaging 27.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
• February: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
• March: 27.1°C (air: 26.4°C)
• April: 27.1°C (air: 27.2°C)
• May: 27.1°C (air: 28.0°C)
• June: 27.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
• July: 27.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
• August: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
• September: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
• October: 27.1°C (air: 27.1°C)
• November: 27.1°C (air: 26.9°C)
• December: 27.1°C (air: 26.3°C)

Marine Life in Donsol & Sorsogon

Home to 139 recorded species including 119 reef fish, 14 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 clams & mussels.

Dive Site Difficulty in Donsol & Sorsogon

Donsol & Sorsogon has 2 beginner, 2 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Donsol & Sorsogon

Based on average water temperature of 27.1°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Donsol & Sorsogon

• Island of Alibijaban Wildeness Area - Wilderness Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Islands of Guinauyan, Naro, Chico, and Pobre Wilderness Area - Wildlife Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Islands of Guinauyan, Naro, Chico, and Pobre Wilderness Area - Wildlife Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• Panciscan Pt. in Bitos Bay up to Bano Sanlay, Panicijan River in Butuan Bay; Mangroves along the banks of Sta. Rosa River in San Jacinto town Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Natural Park (IUCN Category II)
• Biri Larosa Protected Landscape & Seascape - Protected Landscape and Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Islands of Guinauyan, Naro, Chico, and Pobre Wilderness Area - Wilderness Area (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Palsabangan River up to Mazintuto River, Bacong River to Sandoval Point Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve - Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape - Protected Seascape (IUCN Category V)
• Marine Protected Area Network within Biri-Larosa Protected Landscape and Seascape - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Ticao Island marine Protected Area Network (TIMPAN) - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Marine Protected Area Development Action and Networking Goal for Accountability and Transformation (MPADANGAT) - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Asid Gulf Marine Protected Area Network (AGMPAN) - Marine Protected Area Network (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Barugo Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cabugawan Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Canawayon Island Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cinco Marine Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Gabas Marine Sanctuary and AR Project - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Look Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Mahayag Marine Reserve Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Sambawan Island - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Sampotan Islet Marine Protected Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• San Isidro Marine Reserve Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Uson Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Bacon Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Badian Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Barcelona Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserved - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Castilla Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Magnesia Del Norte and Del Sur - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Bugsayon Marine Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Marilima & Batag, Virac Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Fishery Reserve and Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• San Andres, Agoho Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Malinao Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Takot Reef - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Malilipot-Rawis-Lagbak (MARILAG) Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Gata Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Namantao Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Cataingan Bay Marine Protected Area - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Ragnas Fish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Sorsogon Bayfish Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Sto. Domingo, Albay Marine Protected Area (SDAMPA) - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Gurion Marine Sanctuary - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Nipa-Nabangig Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve - Locally-managed Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Applicable)

Getting to Donsol & Sorsogon - Nearest Airports

• Bicol International Airport (DRP), Legazpi - 23 km away, approx 40 min travel time
• Kalibo International Airport (KLO), Kalibo - 205 km away, approx 238 min travel time
• Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD), Bacolod City - 252 km away, approx 290 min travel time