M-V Alma Jane Wreck - Anilao

The M-V Alma Jane is our favourite wreck in Anilao, hands down. We just keep coming back to it. This 60-metre cargo ship sits upright on a sandy slope, starting around 20 metres and dropping down to the prop at 32 metres. It’s a proper penetration dive if you’re qualified, but even if you’re not, there’s plenty to explore externally. Swimming along the main deck, you’ll see schooling batfish and huge snappers hanging out in the cargo holds. We often spot lionfish tucked into crevices and occasionally a blue-ringed octopus on the deck plates if you look closely enough. We love tracing the outline of the bridge, imagining the ship’s final moments. Head to the stern to see the massive prop, usually covered in glassfish and patrolled by trevally. It’s a great dive for macro lovers too, with nudibranchs and flatworms making their homes on the railings and superstructure. We’d suggest a mid-morning dive to catch the best light filtering through the holds.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.524853, 120.972595
Type
wreck

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 M-V Alma Jane Wreck

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 M-V Alma Jane Wreck

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