thanks..........Dive-Boarder
I have been to Donsol twice already. The first time in March 2009 was excellant, we must have had 15 to 20 encounters with the whale sharks and long encounters with serveral of the great fish. The second time in April 2011, we only saw 2 animals and the encounters were very short. So I guess it is hit of miss sometimes.
I actually stayed at the Vitton both times. They have now built and added serveral new buildings, bar, nice pool, new rooms, restuarnt and office. The first time i went to the Vitton we stayed in the original hotel room sections and I still thought the rooms were fine actually. With the new rooms and other things, frankly I love the place. So I am not sure what issues you had there at the Vitton?
I will only be there in January 2012, so I am sorry I can not pick a better time to go there. I am thinking about if I even want to go to Donsol based on the whale shark action there? For me a great interaction with 2 whale sharks would be fine with me *if* they are long and great interactions. That you never know till you try. So I am still thinking about if I want to try Sogod or another place.
The Manta bowl is a big hit or miss situation there in Donsol.
Thanks for the report on your trip in January time range. I hope others can give me some more reports for January time range.