Nautilus Dive and Sports Center - Anilao

Nautilus Dive and Sports Center is a solid choice for straightforward diving in Anilao. We find it’s a good base for divers who want to focus on getting in the water without a lot of fuss. It’s perfect if you’re keen on exploring some of the 126 local sites and just need a reliable operation to get you there. Think less resort, more dedicated dive access.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
14.552181, 121.016080

Dive Sites Near Nautilus Dive and Sports Center

Nautilus Dive and Sports Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Anilao.

Other Dive Centres in Anilao

Best Time to Dive in Anilao

The warmest water temperatures in Anilao occur in June, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.9°C
  • February: 27.5°C
  • March: 28.1°C
  • April: 29.2°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 30.9°C
  • July: 30.4°C
  • August: 29.8°C
  • September: 29.6°C
  • October: 29.4°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.9°C

Marine Life in Anilao

Home to 88 recorded species including 83 reef fish, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea urchins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Anilao

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 15 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories