Whale shark · Philippines · Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
Where to see whale sharks in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
About this list
If you want to see whale sharks in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay, you have already picked the place. What remains is who to go with, how, and when. Of the 27 operators in the Philippines on Maptlantis that name the whale shark as a target species, 5 (19%) are in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay. Formats listed here: snorkeling, swimming and boat-based watching. The 2 operators that state a season for whale shark programs in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay cluster in Nov–May. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear. 4 of the 5 operators (80%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and approach distance and in-water rules differ by area and operator.
Whale shark season in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
Nov–May
- JanJanuary: in season
- FebFebruary: in season
- MarMarch: in season
- AprApril: in season
- MayMay: in season
- JunJune: not in season
- JulJuly: not in season
- AugAugust: not in season
- SepSeptember: not in season
- OctOctober: not in season
- NovNovember: in season
- DecDecember: in season
The months 2 operators state as their program season, combined. That is the operators' operating period, not a sighting guarantee; each operator's months are in the whale shark season table.
5 listed operators
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Philippines · Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
Peter's Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 2,100
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
Pintuyan Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 2,000 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
Southern Leyte Divers · South of Leyte Dive Resort
Scuba divingMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 1,950
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
Sogod Bay Scuba Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Nov–May
- Price
- PHP 1,950 / dive
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay
Padre Burgos Castle Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingMarine life encounters- Season
- Nov–May
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Frequently asked questions
How many whale shark tour operators are in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay?
5. Of the 27 operators in the Philippines that name the whale shark as a target species, only those in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay are listed.
When is whale shark season in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay?
The 2 operators that state a season for whale shark programs in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay cluster in Nov–May. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear.
How much do whale shark tours in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay cost?
4 of the 5 operators (80%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.
Will I definitely see whale sharks in Southern Leyte & Sogod Bay?
That is not guaranteed. They are wild animals, and there are days you will not meet them because of the sea and their movements. Treat any trip that promises an encounter with suspicion.