Do I need a guide for Daryl Laut Anilao?

Daryl Laut Anilao is normally run as a guided boat dive, so a local operator is the standard way to visit the site.

How deep is Daryl Laut Anilao?

Daryl Laut Anilao is commonly described as a sloping wreck site with a shallower upper section and deeper lower sections extending well beyond recreational cruising depth.

How strong is the current at Daryl Laut Anilao?

Daryl Laut Anilao is usually described as having little to slight current, which keeps the wreck comfortable on many days.

Is Daryl Laut Anilao a boat dive or shore dive?

Daryl Laut Anilao is normally reached as a boat dive from the Anilao dive base area.

Is Daryl Laut Anilao suitable for beginner divers?

Daryl Laut Anilao can suit newer divers on the shallower structure, but the deeper parts make it a better fit for certified divers who are comfortable managing depth.

What is Daryl Laut Anilao best known for?

Daryl Laut Anilao is best known as a relaxed wreck dive with coral growth on the frame and reliable batfish and other small marine life.

What marine life can I expect at Daryl Laut Anilao?

Daryl Laut Anilao regularly turns up batfish, frogfish, squirrelfish, small reef fish, and sometimes larger visitors like giant trevally.

When is the best time to dive Daryl Laut Anilao?

Daryl Laut Anilao is a year-round Anilao dive, but calmer, clearer periods in the drier part of the season usually give the most comfortable conditions.

Daryl Laut

Boat-access Anilao wreck with coral growth and easy current.

Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate12m - 40m

Artificial reefWreck

Local operator required

Most trips run as guided Anilao boat dives rather than independent entry.

A relaxed wreck dive on the Caban Island side of Anilao, where the upper structure is straightforward and the deeper sections suit more confident divers.

About Daryl Laut

Daryl Laut is a boat-access wreck in Anilao built around the skeletal remains of a former floating casino on a sandy slope. The site is known for relaxed conditions, coral growth on the frame, and dependable schooling fish and macro subjects, with deeper sections available for divers who want a fuller wreck profile.

Safety & Access

Safety Notes

Keep the lower wreck sections in mind as a deeper profile and match your gas plan, buoyancy, and swim route to the conditions on the day.

Access Restrictions

Boat access from Anilao dive operators is the normal approach; this is not a shore-entry site.

Where Is Daryl Laut?

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Scuba Diving

Best for certified divers who want a relaxed wreck profile and optional deeper exploration on the lower slope.

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Avg. Visibility12m

Access4/5 · Simple entry

Coral3/5 · Mixed health

Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety

Facilities4/5 · Good facilities

CurrentLight current

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Daryl Laut

Boat-access Anilao wreck with coral growth and easy current.

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