LORENZO CONTAINER VIII - Anilao

Lorenzo Container VIII, just off Talin Point, is our pick for a shallow wreck dive in Anilao. This 65-meter cargo ship went down in Tropical Storm Warren back in '84, engine trouble, they said. Now, it rests upright in just 10 meters of water, making it perfect for longer bottom times and even a good spot for newer wreck divers, or those just looking for something a bit different than reef after reef. We love exploring the holds, especially with the light shafts cutting through the gloom. You’ll fin through schools of snapper and fusiliers that hang around the superstructure. Look closely and you'll spot resident lionfish tucked into crevices and moray eels peeking from beneath plates of rusted steel. The bow is particularly photogenic, often swarming with sergeant majors. It’s a proper ship, not just a pile of debris, and that makes all the difference. Come early, before the day boats crowd the surface, and you’ll often have the place to yourself.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.968194, 120.611664
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Anilao

Nearest Dive Centres to LORENZO CONTAINER VIII

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for LORENZO CONTAINER VIII

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