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Dive Review of Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort in
Philippines/Anilao

Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort: "Excellent Resort, Exceptional Staff, Fantastic Diving, Great Value", May, 2023,

by Valera Sakhnenko, ON, CA (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 11 reports with 11 Helpful votes). Report 12479 has 2 Helpful votes.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 5 stars
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Comments Following a friend's recommendation, we had made reservations for a two-week stay at the renowned Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort. The booking process was seamless, as we directly communicated with the resort.

Our superior room, Jaw Fish, provided an ocean view with a gentle shade from surrounding trees. The accommodations, though simple, were comfortable. Each superior room has a small balcony furnished with cozy chairs, which quickly became our favored spot for relaxation.

Nestled on a hill, the resort demanded a fair amount of climbing, guaranteeing daily exercise. Even in our relatively low-lying room, we found ourselves ascending an average of over 30 flights of stairs per day during our two-week stay.

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Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Caribbean, North Sulawesi, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Hawaii, Andaman Sea, Philippines, Fiji, Red Sea, Maldives, Thailand, Andaman Sea
Closest Airport Manila Getting There Toronto-Taipei-Manila

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, dry Seas choppy
Water Temp 28-29°C / 82-84°F Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 10-20 M / 33-66 Ft

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions No many: about 60 min and no decompression
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments The resort catered exceptionally well to underwater photographers and videographers, with an array of facilities to support their needs. Traditional Filipino boats called "bangkas" served as our divi ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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