Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort
Anilao · Luzon · Philippines
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Resort Center
2011
Nitrox
Boat
Full
$40
Services & capabilities
About this center
PADI resort in Anilao focused on macro underwater photography. Blue-ringed octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and world-class nudibranch diversity.
Anilao Macro Divers operates as a dedicated underwater photography resort just 2.5 hours from Manila. Anilao is the Philippines' undisputed macro capital, with more nudibranch species documented here than almost anywhere else on Earth.
The resort's bancas (outrigger boats) reach over 40 dive sites within minutes. Signature encounters include blue-ringed octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, hairy frogfish, wonderpus, and seasonal seahorse aggregations. Night dives at Twin Rocks and Secret Bay produce extraordinary blackwater finds.
The camera room includes rinse tanks, air blowers, charging stations, and an editing area. PADI courses from Open Water through underwater photography specialty. Staff includes experienced spotters who excel at finding the smallest critters.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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PRICES & SERVICES
| SERVICE / COURSE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving (3-4h) | PHP4150 |
| Scuba Review (2-3h) | PHP3200 |
| PADI Open Water Diver (3-4 days, 1 person) | PHP26000 |
| PADI Open Water Diver (3-4 days, 2 persons, per person) | PHP23000 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water (2-3 days, 1 person) | PHP23000 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water (2-3 days, 2 persons, per person) | PHP21000 |
| PADI Rescue Diver + EFR (4 days, 1 person) | PHP30000 |
| PADI Divemaster (3 weeks) | PHP44500 |
| Specialty Course (2 dives) | PHP8500 |
| Specialty Course (3 dives) | PHP10400 |
| Specialty Course (4 dives) | PHP12800 |