Plongée à Anilao — Philippines

Just 3 hours from Manila, Anilao is the birthplace of Philippine scuba and remains the country's macro diving crown jewel. The Coral Triangle biodiversity delivers species counts that rival Lembeh at a fraction of the cost. Night dives on the muck slopes produce encounters with creatures most divers have only seen in books.

Score
60.5
Visibilité
6–24m
Température
25–29°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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Intermediate
Anilao
PhilippinesAsia-Pacific
60.5

SCORE

13.6947°N

120.9297°E

Just 3 hours from Manila, Anilao is the birthplace of Philippine scuba and remains the country's macro diving crown jewel. The Coral Triangle biodiversity delivers species counts that rival Lembeh at a fraction of the cost. Night dives on the muck slopes produce encounters with creatures most divers have only seen in books.

The Philippines' Macro Photography Capital

Visibility6–24 m
Temperature25–29°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$50
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML47.0CH41.0VIS61.0SV67.0TMP71.0DA56.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL65.0CRD59.0SP70.0

Marine Life

47.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
47.0
Coral & Reef Health
41.0
Visibility & Conditions
61.0
Dive Site Variety
67.0
Water Temperature
71.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
65.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
70.0

Dive Types

wallwreckdriftpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkelingTaal Volcano day tripresort pool loungingmacro photography workshops

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Taal Volcano & Heritage Town
  • Basilica de San Martin de Tours (Taal)

Non-Diver Score

4/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber90 km — AFP Medical Center Hyperbaric Unit, Manila
Nearest Hospital30 km

Drive to Batangas city hospital (30 min); Manila chamber reachable in 2-3 hrs

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Crystal Blue Resort

PADI

4.8
320 reviewsNITROX

Dive Solana

PADI

4.7
280 reviewsNITROX

Buceo Anilao Dive Resort

SSI

4.6
190 reviewsNITROX