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Anilao + Batangas (Verde Island Passage)

Macro mecca near Manila, with reef walls and Verde Island day trips

Updated Feb 13, 202620 sources

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Featured dive spots for Anilao + Batangas (Verde Island Passage)

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Alma Jane Wreck dive spot

Alma Jane Wreck

Artificial ReefWreck

Artificial reef wreck with schooling fish in Sabang Bay.

Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Anilao Bo Hotel House Reef dive spot

Anilao Bo Hotel House Reef

Reef

Calm shore-access macro house reef for photo-focused dives.

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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
Anilao Pier dive spot

Anilao Pier

Muck

Shallow inshore muck site in Mabini for night macro dives.

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Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentNo current
Aquaventure Ship Wreck dive spot

Aquaventure Ship Wreck

Wreck

Deep buoy-marked wreck with fish-packed interiors.

Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
ARC Tamaraw FX Artificial Reef dive spot

ARC Tamaraw FX Artificial Reef

Artificial Reef

Shallow training wreck on a sheltered sandy slope.

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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Arthur's Rock dive spot

Arthur's Rock

Reef

Boat-access reef and rocky wall with strong fish life.

Visibility15 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current