Anilao, Philippines with Bent Christensen, Klas Malmberg and Stefan Beskow (mothership) in February 2026.

We are going to Anilao in the Philippines in February 2026. This is an idyll just south of Manila and is becoming increasingly popular among divers. With its beautiful location by the sea and absolutely fantastic diving, this is a real gem.

Marine ecology, Marine biology, UV photo tips and image processing - You who go on this trip will have a unique opportunity to learn more about the interaction in nature. Ecologist Bent Christensen is on the trip and will tell you more about what you can see and experience below the surface and the interaction of species in nature. Marine biologist Klas Malmberg is on the trip and will help identify species we have seen and help you and others how you can identify different groups of animals. Stefan Beskow is along for the ride and will show you how you can improve and work with images online with simple means. Everything from image editing to AI.

You and the other group participants will have fantastic days of diving and relaxation and a unique opportunity to learn more about nature and UV photography with all that it entails. Here at the resort in Anilao in the Philippines there is a pool and a beautiful dive bar as a natural place to gather after the day's dives. A wonderful opportunity to experience social interaction and relaxation.

Wonderful resort with lots of diving!

Your accommodation – You will live at Buceo Anilao resort. This is a small resort and is a bit secluded, so there is peace and quiet here. The rooms are simply furnished but offer good comfortable accommodation and what you need to enjoy and relax. All rooms have their own shower and toilet, air conditioning and a veranda outside where it is nice to relax for a while after the day's activities. Breakfast is offered in the accommodation and we include full board to make the trip more manageable. There is a bar, massages, a lovely pool and, of course, diving. The resort is not for those looking for luxury, the luxury is being here and diving but it is very charming and pleasant. 10 diving days with 3 dives / day included. For those who wish 2 or 4 dives a day, arrangements can be made in advance.

Who's going on the trip? - We will have no less than three ambassadors on this trip.
Ecologist Bent Christensen who has extensive experience in diving in Southeast Asia. Bent has been on many group trips over the years and will tell you more about the interaction in nature for and against each other.
Marine biologist Klas Malmberg, who has a wide knowledge of mainly sharks and nudibranchs, but also many other things in nature. A true expert in identifying species and having traveled extensively in Southeast Asia.
UV photographer and ambassador for the Mothership Stefan Beskow, who has photographed and traveled in different parts of the world and is very good at image processing and what opportunities there are to work with images.
We will conduct two to three lectures per day on the various topics on this diving trip to Anilao in the Philippines 2026.

Features

DESTINATION:  
Anilao Philippines
DEPARTURE DATE:
Feb 26 2026
RETURN DATE:  
March 10 2026
LENGTH OF TRIP:  
11 nights
TRIP LAYOUT:  
Resort
ACCOMMODATION:  
Buceo Anilao
TARGET GROUP:  
Diver
WORKSHOP:
Marine Ecology, Marine Biology & Image Processing
GROUP LEADER:
Bent Christensen, Klas Malmberg & Stefan Beskow
MAX GUESTS:  
40 st
PRICE PER PERSON:  
From SEK 40

Diving in Anilao, Philippines

Anilao, just south of the great world metropolis of Manila, has become, and rightfully so, one of the Philippines' most popular destinations for divers in recent years. There is fantastic so-called muck diving here. Large areas of sand and mud and interspersed here and there oases with corals and reefs. In addition, amazing reefs, steep rock walls and coral gardens with lots of marine life, fish and enormous species richness. Here there are farts of all imaginable sizes, colors and shapes, even sometimes reef sharks, turtles, tuna, barracuda and other species are sometimes seen, but also stingrays, eagle rays, mantas with luck.

The invertebrates, cephalopods, nudibranchs, crustaceans and echinoderms dominate together with sponges, sea urchins and various corals or sea urchins. The diversity of species is fantastic and all dive sites are relatively close so there are rarely long trips. The diving is varied and different animals thrive more or less well in different places, which is why one day is rarely the same as the next. But with the help of experienced guides with familiar eyes and knowledge of marine life, you will be able to experience a lot of fun and excitement with a variety of strange creatures that you might not have thought or even knew existed. The house reef here is one of the best in the Philippines with amazing macro life.

Anilao is a real diving paradise and you can actually go here all year round as the weather is relatively stable and the area is very calm and peaceful. If it's windy, there's almost always an alternative. For those of you who want to extend the trip either at the beginning or after, it is entirely possible and we will help you find good solutions for this.

Itinerary day by day

Thursday 26 February
You leave Scandinavia and fly to Manilla, the capital of the Philippines

Friday 27 February
Arrival in Manila where you will be met and later transfer to Anilao - about 2,5 hours by car

Friday 27 February – Tuesday 10 March
11 nights accommodation part in deluxe double room including full board.
10 diving days with 3 dives / day pre-booked including tank, weights, boat and guide.
Two to three readings each day; about marine ecology, marine biology and image processing in computer or mobile.

Tuesday, March 10
You check out of the resort and here it is either a transfer to the airport and a flight to Scandinavia or, for those who extend the trip, either a continued stay in the Philippines or perhaps in a big city on the way home. We will of course help you with arrangements here as well.

Please note!
Our program is only a preliminary plan that is influenced based on the external conditions that the weather gods reward us with. This means that we may have to move activities and dive sites to other days and also replace planned activities with alternatives if necessary. We ask you to be flexible.