Just a two-and-a-half hour drive south of Manila, Anilao, is regarded as the birthplace of diving in the Philippines. There is something for everyone here - from snorkeling, to sites for both novices and the experienced diver.
The best spot in the Philippines for underwater macro photography. Here you will find vibrant and colourful Nudibranchs and a huge variety of Critters like Crabs, Shrimps and Cuttlefish. It is not rare to observe the rather strange looking Hairy Frogfish, Blue-Ringed Octopus as well as Mimic Octopus and Rhinopias. Mantis Shrimp, several species of Gobies and Bobbit Worms are also common encounters. You can also observe Pelagic fishes such as Barracudas, Jacks and Trevallies as well as Reef Sharks which can be spotted in several dive sites.
Dive Sites
* Click dive flag for site information.
Dive Packages
Casa Escondida Dive Resort
Casa Escondida is one of the top dive resorts in Anilao. Guest rooms are spacious and clean, staffs are friendly, and the food is delicious. The pool is 4m deep, a great depth for all training and practice.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Departure
Fly to Manila from Shanghai in the afternoon, transport to Anilao and check in at local dive resort.
Day 2 to Day 4 - Get to Anilao / 2 boat dives and unlimited shore diving
2 boat dive in the morning and unlimited shore diving (or another 2 optional boat dives) in the afternoon。
Stay overnight at local dive resort.
Day 5 - 2 boat dives and unlimited shore diving
2 boat dive in the morning, free leisure (NO DIVE) in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at local dive resort.
Day 6 - Dry day and Back to Shanghai
Check out in the early morning, transport to Manila International Airport and take the flight at noon and get back to Shanghai.
* Any dive site is available but dependant on weather conditions.
Cost
- Diver: 5,390 CNY Per Person
- Non-diver: 3,640 CNY Per Person
Cost Included
- Travel Insurance
- Transfer between the airport, hotel and dive site
- Twin shared A/C Standard Room in Casa Escondida Dive Resort
- All Buffet meals, water, coffee and tea
- 2 boat dives (1 out 2 dives) a day (6 dives altogether, optional extra dives available)
- Unlimited shore diving (weather condition allowable)
- Tanks, Weight and divemaster services
- Local environment reservation fee
Cost Excluded
- Flight Ticket
- Dive Equipment
- Extra Boat Dives
- Night Dive
- Nitrox Fills
- Soft drink and beer
- Tips
- Anything not listed in the costs included
Other Cost
- Full Set Equipment (all above): 25 USD
- Regulator: 8 USD
- BCD: 8 USD
- Wetsuit: 5 USD
- Mask and Snorkel: 3 USD
- Boots: 3 USD
- Fins: 3 USD
- Underwater Light: 6 USD
- Extra Dive: 35 USD
- Night Dive: 50 USD
- Nitrox Fills: 5 USD
Notes
- LIST OF COUNTRIES ALLOWED VISA-FREE ENTRY
- We can help to apply for a Philippine Visa (if needed - please inform us at booking).
- The passport must be valid for more than 6 months.
- You'll need your Passport, Dive Certification and Toiletries.
- The water temperature is around 26 - 28c, 3mm shorty or full wet suit, thin Wetsuit or rash vest is suggested.
- Dive sites could change due to weather conditions.
- NO SPEAR FISHING.
- You will be responsible to follow Safe Diving Practices and diving within your limits.
- Indicate that you should wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly.
- Philippine Peso and USD is acceptable in Anilao, the rate for USD is about 1 USD for 43 Philippine Pesos.
- The power supply in the Philippine is 220 volt / 60 Hz, the power adapter is twin flat parallel pins plug.
- Please remember to purchase the weight of the total amount that includes the personal stuff and the equipment when you book the flight ticket, otherwise the airport will issue a charge of 400PHP (about 60RMB) / KG for each flight.
- The cost of the package, additional boat dive and night dive is based on 4 or more divers, please contact us for a quotation if less than 4 divers.
Reservation and Cancellation
Please email or call to check availability 15 days before departure.
50% deposit is necessary to secure your seat, the remaining balance must be paid 15 days before departure.
For cancellations less than 15 days before the trip we are not able to give refunds.
If you need a reservation or have any question, please contact us by sending email to info@big-blue.cn or call +86(21)6291-2110.
Big Blue is looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much.
Casa Escondida Dive Resort
Casa Escondida is one of the top dive resorts in Anilao. Guest rooms are spacious and clean, staffs are friendly, and the food is delicious. The pool is 4m deep, a great depth for all training and practice.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Departure
Fly to Manila from Shanghai in the afternoon, transport to Anilao and check in at local dive resort.
Day 2 to Day 4 - Get to Anilao / 2 boat dives and unlimited shore diving
2 boat dive in the morning and unlimited shore diving (or another 2 optional boat dives) in the afternoon。
Stay overnight at local dive resort.
Day 5 - 2 boat dives and unlimited shore diving
2 boat dive in the morning, free leisure (NO DIVE) in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at local dive resort.
Day 6 - Dry day and Back to Shanghai
Check out in the early morning, transport to Manila International Airport and take the flight at noon and get back to Shanghai.
* Any dive site is available but dependant on weather conditions.
Cost
- Diver: 6,690 CNY Per Person
- Non-diver: 5,090 CNY Per Person
Cost Included
- Travel Insurance
- Transfer between the airport, hotel and dive site
- Twin shared Sea View Deluxe Room in Casa Escondida Dive Resort
- All Buffet meals, water, coffee and tea
- 2 boat dives (1 out 2 dives) a day (6 dives altogether, optional extra dives available)
- Unlimited shore diving (weather condition allowable)
- Tanks, Weight and divemaster services
- Local environment reservation fee
Cost Excluded
- Flight Ticket
- Dive Equipment
- Extra Boat Dives
- Night Dive
- Nitrox Fills
- Soft drink and beer
- Tips
- Anything not listed in the costs included
Other Cost
- Full Set Equipment (all above): 25 USD
- Regulator: 8 USD
- BCD: 8 USD
- Wetsuit: 5 USD
- Mask and Snorkel: 3 USD
- Boots: 3 USD
- Fins: 3 USD
- Underwater Light: 6 USD
- Extra Dive: 35 USD
- Night Dive: 50 USD
- Nitrox Fills: 5 USD
Notes
- LIST OF COUNTRIES ALLOWED VISA-FREE ENTRY
- We can help to apply for a Philippine Visa (if needed - please inform us at booking).
- The passport must be valid for more than 6 months.
- You'll need your Passport, Dive Certification and Toiletries.
- The water temperature is around 26 - 28c, 3mm shorty or full wet suit, thin Wetsuit or rash vest is suggested.
- Dive sites could change due to weather conditions.
- NO SPEAR FISHING.
- You will be responsible to follow Safe Diving Practices and diving within your limits.
- Indicate that you should wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly.
- Philippine Peso and USD is acceptable in Anilao, the rate for USD is about 1 USD for 43 Philippine Pesos.
- The power supply in the Philippine is 220 volt / 60 Hz, the power adapter is twin flat parallel pins plug.
- Please remember to purchase the weight of the total amount that includes the personal stuff and the equipment when you book the flight ticket, otherwise the airport will issue a charge of 400PHP (about 60RMB) / KG for each flight.
- The cost of the package, additional boat dive and night dive is based on 4 or more divers, please contact us for a quotation if less than 4 divers.
Reservation and Cancellation
Please email or call to check availability 15 days before departure.
50% deposit is necessary to secure your seat, the remaining balance must be paid 15 days before departure.
For cancellations less than 15 days before the trip we are not able to give refunds.
If you need a reservation or have any question, please contact us by sending email to info@big-blue.cn or call +86(21)6291-2110.
Big Blue is looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much.
Casa Escondida Dive Resort
Casa Escondida is one of the top dive resorts in Anilao. Guest rooms are spacious and clean, staffs are friendly, and the food is delicious. The pool is 4m deep, a great depth for all training and practice.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Departure
Fly to Manila from Shanghai in the afternoon, transport to Anilao and check in at local dive resort.
Day 2 to Day 4 - Get to Anilao / 2 boat dives and unlimited shore diving
2 boat dive in the morning and unlimited shore diving (or another 2 optional boat dives) in the afternoon。
Stay overnight at local dive resort.
Day 5 - 2 boat dives and unlimited shore diving
2 boat dive in the morning, free leisure (NO DIVE) in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at local dive resort.
Day 6 - Dry day and Back to Shanghai
Check out in the early morning, transport to Manila International Airport and take the flight at noon and get back to Shanghai.
* Any dive site is available but dependant on weather conditions.
Cost
- Diver: 7,990 CNY Per Person
- Non-diver: 6,580 CNY Per Person
Cost Included
- Travel Insurance
- Transfer between the airport, hotel and dive site
- Twin shared Sea View Suit Room with Jacuzzi in Casa Escondida Dive Resort
- All Buffet meals, water, coffee and tea
- 2 boat dives (1 out 2 dives) a day (6 dives altogether, optional extra dives available)
- Unlimited shore diving (weather condition allowable)
- Tanks, Weight and divemaster services
- Local environment reservation fee
Cost Excluded
- Flight Ticket
- Dive Equipment
- Extra Boat Dives
- Night Dive
- Nitrox Fills
- Soft drink and beer
- Tips
- Anything not listed in the costs included
Other Cost
- Full Set Equipment (all above): 25 USD
- Regulator: 8 USD
- BCD: 8 USD
- Wetsuit: 5 USD
- Mask and Snorkel: 3 USD
- Boots: 3 USD
- Fins: 3 USD
- Underwater Light: 6 USD
- Extra Dive: 35 USD
- Night Dive: 50 USD
- Nitrox Fills: 5 USD
Notes
- LIST OF COUNTRIES ALLOWED VISA-FREE ENTRY
- We can help to apply for a Philippine Visa (if needed - please inform us at booking).
- The passport must be valid for more than 6 months.
- You'll need your Passport, Dive Certification and Toiletries.
- The water temperature is around 26 - 28c, 3mm shorty or full wet suit, thin Wetsuit or rash vest is suggested.
- Dive sites could change due to weather conditions.
- NO SPEAR FISHING.
- You will be responsible to follow Safe Diving Practices and diving within your limits.
- Indicate that you should wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly.
- Philippine Peso and USD is acceptable in Anilao, the rate for USD is about 1 USD for 43 Philippine Pesos.
- The power supply in the Philippine is 220 volt / 60 Hz, the power adapter is twin flat parallel pins plug.
- Please remember to purchase the weight of the total amount that includes the personal stuff and the equipment when you book the flight ticket, otherwise the airport will issue a charge of 400PHP (about 60RMB) / KG for each flight.
- The cost of the package, additional boat dive and night dive is based on 4 or more divers, please contact us for a quotation if less than 4 divers.
Reservation and Cancellation
Please email or call to check availability 15 days before departure.
50% deposit is necessary to secure your seat, the remaining balance must be paid 15 days before departure.
For cancellations less than 15 days before the trip we are not able to give refunds.
If you need a reservation or have any question, please contact us by sending email to info@big-blue.cn or call +86(21)6291-2110.
Big Blue is looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much.