The Best Of Diving In Southeast Asia: Explore The Amazon Of The Seas
Asian Diver|Issue 04 - 2020
Southeast Asia encompasses the world’s most biodiverse reefs and some of the best diving anywhere on the planet. From the tiniest and rarest critters to huge fish schools and the biggest pelagics, the region has it all, and there’s something to suit divers of any level.
Shreya Acharya
The Best Of Diving In Southeast Asia: Explore The Amazon Of The Seas
PHILIPPINES

The Philippines is home to thousands of dive sites across its 7,641 islands. It is accessible year-round and offers spectacular reefs, whale sharks, mantas and underwater UNESCO World Heritage sites to entice divers into the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific

ANILAO

Known for: Muck diving, macro diving

Anilao is a unique dive destination located in the Batangas Province on the main island of Luzon, just two and a half hours southwest of Manila. Anilao’s calm waters have been a favourite amongst the local dive community for more than 50 years and claims to be the birthplace of diving in all of the Philippines.

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