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Dive Review of Solitude Acacia resort in
Philippines

Solitude Acacia resort: "Diving Anilao: Solitude Acacia Resort", Nov, 2024,

by Judy Orange, CA, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 8 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 13525.

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 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 I have always wanted to come for the nudibranchs but hesitated because of Anilao's reputation for its cliffside resorts that require uphill climb over many stairs. Then I found Solitude Acacia Resort, a modern building with stairs that are not only wide but made of sturdy concrete. Besides, travel to Anilao is a bit shorter than to anywhere in Indonesia. Anilao begins to look more inviting--but among so many dive resorts, all with good reputations, where should one go? Finally it was creature comfort, especially the sturdier looking staircase that won me over.

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Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving California, Papua New Guinea, Red Sea, Fiji, Hawaii, Indonesia, Philippines, Mexico, Panama, etc.
Closest Airport Manila Getting There LAX to Manila with stop in Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, cloudy Seas choppy
Water Temp 79-82°F / 26-28°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 40-50 Ft/ 12-15 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile ?
Enforced diving restrictions [Unspecified]
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 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 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments [None]Vey spacious, air-conditioned camera room with individual cubbies fitted with 6 outlets and desk lamp in each cubby ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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