Saint Christopher Wreck - Anilao

The Saint Christopher Wreck in Anilao offers a straightforward dive, a small cargo vessel lying upright in about 20-30 meters of water. It’s not an enormous wreck, but its compact size means you can explore most of it in a single dive. We often find schools of batfish hanging around the main deck, and the wheelhouse is a good spot to peek for lionfish sheltering in the shadows. The surrounding sandy slope gives way to some scattered coral bommies, attracting nudibranchs if you take the time to look closely. It's a nice easy dive, good for a second or third dip of the day, especially if you’re looking to practice wreck penetration skills without any major challenges.

Location
Anilao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
13.523410, 120.973490
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 Saint Christopher 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 Saint Christopher 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