Anilao Dive Site Directory

Complete operational breakdown of the 44 premier macro, wreck, and reef systems

Interactive Regional Map Outline

Our custom visual positioning layout allows you to view the proximate spatial organization of the primary maritime zones lining the peninsula.

Comprehensive Site Matrix Database

ID Dive Site Location Name Average Depth Current Severity Skill Certification Tier Primary Marine Observation Value
1Cathedral10m - 18mModerate/StrongBeginnerUnderwater Cross landmark, dense reef fish schooling
2Eagle Point10m - 18mModerate to StrongBeginnerFascinating wall drops, anemone colonies
3Arthur's Rock5m - 25mSlight to ModerateBeginnerHealthy coral structure arrays, macro life hub
4Koala10m - 28mModerateMid-LevelAnemone shrimp, rich soft coral carpets
5Dead Point8m - 25mSlightBeginnerMuck critter focus, pipefish, octopus hidden beds
6Twin Rocks5m - 18mModerateBeginnerSchooling jacks, premium nudibranch macro tracking
7Mainit5m - 30m+Strong CurrentAdvancedPelagic action, deep drop drift run dynamics
8Mainit Bubbles10m - 30mSlightBeginnerGeothermal hot gas bubbles filtering through volcanic sand
9Red Rock12m - 25mModerateMid-LevelStunning underwater topography, crinoid crab communities
10Sombrero Island5m - 35m+Strong/VariableAdvancedStunning deep wall arrays, sea turtle nesting pathways
11Beatrice Rock8m - 27mStrong DriftAdvancedAnthias fish clouds, exceptional sweeping soft corals
12Bahura15m - 40mExtreme CurrentsAdvancedAdvanced deep ridge structures, dynamic pelagic action
13Layag-Layag5m - 18mModerate to StrongMid-LevelExcellent night diving zone, macro nudibranch varieties
14Kirby's Rock5m - 30mModerate/StrongMid-LevelSpectacular vertical wall system featuring rare frogfish
15Cabagayan10m - 25mSlightBeginnerPipefish variants, excellent expansive sand muck options
16Mapating15m - 40m+Strong Open OceanAdvancedDeep underwater shark reef structure, open layout profile
17Darilaut5m - 27mMinimal to NoneBeginnerSunken cargo barge wreck site acting as macro nursery reef
18Ligpo Island8m - 28mModerateMid-LevelHealthy dynamic wall layout with dense gorgonian fans
19Ligpo Pinnacle15m - 35m+StrongAdvancedSeaward needle pinnacle ecosystem hosting pelagic travelers
20Anilao Pier3m - 8mNoneBeginnerWorld-famous night muck dive spot for stargazers & bobbit worms
21Secret Bay (Mainit Muck)5m - 20mSlightBeginnerLegendary premium macro black sand critter photography paradise
22Basura3m - 12mNoneBeginnerThe classic original Anilao muck diving location setup
23Bubbles8m - 22mSlightBeginnerThermal vents line, wide nudibranch population variants
24El Pinoy5m - 18mMinimalBeginnerExcellent training reef zone with shallow sand paths
25Gaddis Rock10m - 30mStrongAdvancedSubmerged coral mount with sweeping schools of fusiliers
26Dive 775m - 22mSlightBeginnerMacro macro everywhere: cuttlefish, mimic octopuses
27Bayanihan6m - 18mMinimalBeginnerSheltered bay setting perfect for underwater photography tests
28Red Rock 210m - 25mModerateMid-LevelVibrant sponge reef beds housing multiple frogfish variations
29Sepok Wall5m - 30mModerate/StrongMid-LevelPanoramic wall covered in colorful soft corals & pygmy seahorses
30Sepok Flat3m - 15mSlightBeginnerShallow pristine coral garden, perfect for longer safety stops
31Cemetery3m - 10mNoneBeginnerExcellent introductory macro training grounds
32Banyaga12m - 30mModerateMid-LevelLarge hard coral formations, sea turtles, cuttlefish
33Devil's Point5m - 25mModerateMid-LevelDramatic rocky drops, nudibranch clusters, macro shrimps
34Matu point10m - 35mStrong CurrentAdvancedExciting drift dive over massive boulders & gorgonian fields
35Rock Garden3m - 15mSlightBeginnerBeautiful shallow reef ideal for wide angle macro ambient shots
36Pulang Buli10m - 28mModerateMid-LevelIntricate cavern slots, host to elusive ghost pipefish
37Malajibomanoc5m - 25mStrong VariableMid-LevelVolcanic hot spring vents with dense schooling fusiliers
38Vistamar Peak10m - 30mModerateMid-LevelStep terraces with hard corals and nesting triggerfish
39Sunview5m - 20mSlightBeginnerCalm muck configuration tailored for macro camera validation tests
40Planet Dive house reef4m - 18mSlightBeginnerTwin Rocks adjacency offering high critter yield metrics
41Secret Bay 25m - 18mMinimalBeginnerFine dark silt flats ideal for finding mimic octopuses
42Mabini Pier2m - 7mNoneBeginnerCritter hotspot specialized for juvenile reef species tracking
43San Jose Ridge15m - 35mStrongAdvancedDeep dynamic structural reef barrier with macro dropoffs
44Amathi House Reef3m - 22mSlightBeginnerDirect resort beach access featuring rich macro life and nocturnal critters