In 2020 AQUAVENTURE CAME UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. . The new owners decided to bring Aquaventure to a whole new level. You have to remember that this is one of the very few original diving resorts left in the Philippines. Everyone from famous movie stars and pop stars have been here and for a very good reason. Its location is without doubt the best along this coast in terms of access to dive sites and protection from bad weather. AQUAVENTURE is the ONLY resort in the area where can drive your car to the shorline, unlike the other reosrts that involves often hundreds of steps to climb everyday. It is with a deep passion and love that this now family run resort is undergoing huge investment in order to restore its former glory. The dedicated staff have worked tirelessly over the last six months in order to help make the transformation complete. This transformation is not just for six months, it is all part of the on-going plan to take Aquaventure to a new level. We know that some things needed to be changed, so we looked, we listened and we acted upon what you our customers asked us to do. We even built a new road all the way down to the beach to make it even easier for our guests. No other dive resorts have this facility. Aquaventure Reef Club is located in the Anilao area of Batangas, Luzon’s premier dive destination. It is a two and a half hours drive south of Manila but once you get there, you are only minutes away from an unforgettable diving adventure. The resplendent colours of corals found in Anilao’s waters make the place ideal for underwater photography. Need to take a break from diving (although we can’t imagine why you’d want to)? Our location is also perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Or get out of the water and have a beach picnic. Better still; explore the many neighbouring islands on our outrigger boats. Anilao is a Marine Protected Sanctuary. It is the best spot in the Philippines for underwater macro photography. Divers and underwater photographers are attracted to Anilao for the incredible diversity, rich reefs, and variety of fish, unexpected critters and nudibranchs turning up at every corner. Our resort is nestled against the jungle and these provide exotic scenery while riding to and from dive sites. Here you will find vibrant and colourful Nudibranchs and a huge variety of Critters like Crabs, Shrimps and Cuttlefish. It is not rare to observe the rather strange looking Hairy Frogfish, Blue-Ringed Octopus as well as Mimic Octopus and Rhinopias. Mantis Shrimp, several species of Gobies and Bobbit Worms are also common encounters. The reef life is thriving and usually quite shallow allowing longer bottom time for photographers and a perfect spot for Snorkeler’s to explore. You can also observe pelagic fishes such as Barracudas, Jacks and Trevallies as well as Reef Sharks which can be spotted in dive sites like Mainit Point. There is a great variety of wonderful hard and soft Coral too and the conservation efforts are proving to be working well! There are about 50+ dive sites around Aquaventure with the most famous being Sombrero Island, Maricaban, Cathedral, Mainit & Dive + Trek. Diving Season It is technically possible to dive all year round. However there are certainly better periods than others: The main diving season in Anilao runs from early November to May. In July, August and September it is the rainy season and there can even be Typhoons! We also have alternative locations if the sea conditions are not good. The Water is colder in January and February with temperatures going down to 22°C and 24°C on average. The warmest time to dive is during April and May. November is also a very good time to explore Anilao. The visibility is about the same from November to May and you can expect about 15m and even 20m in a good day. ANILAO DIVING HIGHLIGHTS: The Anilao diving scene is dominated by its world-class muck dives, wide array of rare critters, and truly amazing night diving experience. Prepare your critter list, pack your underwater photo gear, and head to Anilao. You'll be surprised how many you manage to cross off within a week of scuba diving in Anilao. Saying that Anilao is a critter haven and paradise for macro underwater photographers is almost of an understatement. There is so much more to this Philippines diving destination that you could ask for. With healthy reefs nearby, wide-angle opportunities are also present. Anilao is home to incredibly trained and knowledgeable dive guides who will blow your mind with their God-given ability to point the rarest, smallest, weirdest critter that you'll never be able to find yourself. Then there is the friendliness and hospitality of the Aquaventure dive and resort staff. The Philippines truly is a hospitable country, and you'll feel their warm welcome the moment you land at the airport.