The Wild Orchid Resort - Bohol

Forget what you think you know about Bohol diving. While Panglao rightfully gets its due, we often steer friends towards the Wild Orchid Resort on Anda for a decidedly more laid-back vibe. The team there are PADI pros through and through, running a tight ship for courses, but it’s the quiet access to Anda’s underwater treasures that really wins us over. We love how easy they make shore dives, especially to their house reef right out front. Slip in and you’re often greeted by schools of sardines, not quite the Moalboal mega-school, but still impressive, swirling around the coral bommies. Our favourite time to dive here is early morning, before the day warms up too much; the light filtering through the water is something else. For boat dives, we’d suggest pressing them for a trip to the dives further east, where the walls are healthier and the chances of spotting a passing turtle or even a reef shark are higher. It feels less… trafficked than other parts of Bohol, and that’s a big part of its charm.

Location
Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.594500, 123.222800
Phone
+63 956 285 2177
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://wildorchidresort.org
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:30516]
Address
The Wild Orchid Resort,, Saavedra, , MoalBoal, Cebu, 6032 No State, Philippines

Dive Sites Near The Wild Orchid Resort

The Wild Orchid Resort provides access to 15 dive sites in Bohol.

Other Dive Centres in Bohol

Best Time to Dive in Bohol

The warmest water temperatures in Bohol occur in May, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.9°C
  • February: 27.6°C
  • March: 28.3°C
  • April: 29.3°C
  • May: 30.2°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.7°C
  • October: 29.6°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.8°C

Marine Life in Bohol

Home to 148 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Bohol

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 5 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