Dive Review of
Arthurs Resort in
Philippines/Anilao

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Dive Conditions

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Shore diving was problematic, the visibility depended very much on the
current which could raise havoc with the silt on the ocean floor and the
plankton.  Off shore diving 15min to 30 min ride on a small craft was
fantastic.  The currents, sometimes strong, provided outstanding visibility
and in the protected parts of the reef great subject matter and outstanding
photgraphic opportunities.    

Overall Rating

Anilao in Batangas is a two to three hour taxi ride (depending on Manila
traffic)  from downtown Manila.  Leaving early, 5-6 am, makes a day trip
possible arriving back to Manila between 5-8 PM.  The roads in Anilao can
easily be blocked by heavy rainfall, so check conditions before leaving.  

The off-shore diving makes the trip well worth the ride and if you have the
time for an overnigth stay will provide great opporunities for grat dives. 
Accomodations at the dive resorts in Anilao are rustic by most Western
standards, but most provide direct access to the beach and have facilities
for rinsing dive equipment.  Arthur's Place provides tanks and weights and
dive equipment for rental as well as a small motorized boat to reach the
better dive sites.  The dive masters are very friendly and accomodating
willing to let the diver set the pace and depth of the dive. 

The Philippines offer breathtaking diving with all types of little
critters, nudibranchs are especially abundant, living on vibrant reefs of
soft and hard coral.  Anilao is no exception and is the most accessible
dive spot from Manila.       

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