Smile Resort - Anilao

Smile Resort sits right in the heart of Anilao, a solid base for exploring the local dive sites. It’s a no-frills kind of place, popular with Korean divers, offering straightforward access to the macro action Anilao is known for. If you’re here to log dives and chase nudibranchs without fuss, it gets the job done. We'd suggest it for divers who prefer a simpler setup and want to focus on the underwater photography.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.509280, 120.972960
Phone
+63945613 -8890
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.smiledive.co.kr/
Address
Puerto Galera, Oreintal Mindoro, 5203, Mindoro, PHL

Dive Sites Near Smile Resort

Smile Resort 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