Anilao Outrigger Resort is the newest Scuba World Dive Resort. It nestles is Solo, Anilao Mabini, Batangas, Philippines approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by land south of Manila. The resort has 24 rooms, 14 of which are air-conditioned with private bath and toilet, hot and cold shower.

 Accommodation:

DELUXE ROOMS - Situated at the second and third level, each has a veranda with a wonderful views of the ocean. It has an individual airconditioning, private bath and toilet with hot and cold shower.

FAMILY ROOMS - Rooms are spacious and situated at the ground level. The rooms have individual airconditioning, private bath and toilet with hot and cold shower.

STANDARD ROOMS - All rooms have private bath and toilet with cold shower only. All these have a breathtaking view of the ocean

Facilities:

The resort has a bar, restaurant, scuba diving and Aqua sports facilities such as: Banana boat, jetski, kayaks, pedal boats, hobie cat, wind surf, etc.

Diving:

Anilao is endowed with beautiful reefs offering a diversity of marine life.The resort has a complete diving facilities from tank, air-fills, equipment rental, Nitox and boat. It offers PADI courses from open water to instructor level.

A barrio of Mabini, Batangas, is one of the best diving areas in Luzon, Philippines. Not only does the infrastructure to service divers exist, by way of accommodations, equipment, and boats; the townspeople have made it a point to protect the environment of their reefs. As a result some of the most intricate and complex marine eco-systems are found in this region.

Most diving consists of coral slopes, steeps, drop-offs and shallow coral gardens inter-twined with sandy patches. Fish and coral life is quite abundant. Macrophotography is highly suggested, as it can be very rewarding. Currents can be quite strong in certain areas and it is best to consult the tide tables and charts. You can visit Batangas and stay at Anilao Outrigger Resort. A PADI Dive Center Resort complete with scuba diving equipment and aqua sports facilities such as sailboards, hobie cats, hobie floats, and kayaks.

DIVE SITES IN ANILAO

CATHEDRAL
A marine sanctuary and considered as the best known feeding station in Anilao. Approximately 69ft/23m off Bagalangit Point lay two large mounds that looks like a roofless underwater amphitheater with a cross in between. Former President Fidel Ramos planted the cross in 1983. It used to be barren but it is now fully overgrown with corals. Moorish idols, parrotfish and other reef fish dwell in these areas.

SOMBRERO ISLAND
This Island resembles a hat underwater. It is a shallow wall of about 100ft/30m with a good concentration of differing hard and soft corals.

BAJURA
Diving consists of slopes, small drop-offs, overhangs and a swim through. Shoals of triggerfish, jacks and surgeons swim by on a regular basis and Anthias are abundant. Currents are generally calm.

SEPOK
A dive site with nice coral gardens and a vertical wall with a wide variety of marine life. It is normally an easy dive. The shallow part of the dive teems with a profusion of small reef fish while the wall has the bigger fish and pelagic visitors.

MAPATING (Shark Cave)
An open reef and advisable for experienced divers only. The submerged rock is surrounded by a fairly shallow area, which ends in a series of drop-offs descending to about 60ft/20m or more. There is a great variety of marine life including sharks and pelagic fish. Current is strong most of the time.

LAYAG-LAYAG
There is an extensive coral formation on the shallow steep slope. Currents are extremely strong, so choice of slack water and neap tides are necessary. A recommended area for experienced divers. The coral teems with marine life and often has good visibility.

TWIN ROCKS
This is like a gallery of feather stars and small school of barracuda or squid are often seen. The remains of a capsized barge lie here on a gradual slope, of which both are now covered with sponges, algae, hydroids and reef fish.

CULEBRA (BONITO) ISLAND & MALAHIBONG MANOK ISLAND
A marine sanctuary that has patches of coral heads on sandy slopes. Currents are very fierce. Shallow ledges with a good concentration of soft and hard corals surround both islands. Malajibomanoc has an underwater hot spring that sends streams of bubbles from 40ft/13m to the surface. Whenever Taal Volcano increases activity, this area does also. Fish life is abundant in this area.

LIGPO ISLAND
The Island sits on the west side of Ligpo Point. It is possible to circumnavigate the entire landmass in just one dive. Small reef fish and occasional pelagic fish emerge from nearby depths. Corals of different types and huge gorgonians abound the area. An ideal spot for night dive with lots of flatworms, nudibranchs, moray eels, catfish and squid.

TRAVEL BRIEF
Anilao is about 2 ½ - 3 hours drive from Manila, Philippines. Airport transfers via private cars and vans can be arranged directly from international airport directly to Anilao. Public buses are also available to Batangas City. From there, you will have to take a jeepney ride to the town of Anilao (Mabini) or hire a banca to get to the resorts.