Anilao · Mabini

About this dive site

Philippines macro capital for photographers and critter hunters.

Anilao and Mabini’s bays deliver pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, bobtail squid and rare octopus on sand and reef rubble. Resorts sit close to dozens of named muck and reef sites for multiple daily dives. Guides and snoot lights help, but gentle fin technique matters more than gear.

Most trips target January - December, but wind, swell and current still decide the day's site. Calendar peak is January - December, but skippers still move sites when wind, swell or current change. Book with a crew that knows Anilao day to day, not just the map pin.