ROMBLON - Anilao

The Romblon wreck sits in just 5 metres of water, making it a surprisingly accessible dive for such a piece of history. This motor vessel went down in 1974 after a fire, and what's left is a 67-metre hull that’s now a home for all sorts of reef fish. You can swim over and around the main structure, spotting batfish schooling near the mast and emperor fish darting in and out of the rusted metal. It’s a shallower, more relaxed wreck dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture the light playing on the structure, or for those new to wreck exploration. We usually find it’s a good second dive of the day, a nice contrast to some of Anilao's deeper reef walls.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.437481, 121.216650
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
5m

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 ROMBLON

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 ROMBLON

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