When is the best time to dive Cathedral Rock (Anilao)?

The typical diving season is November to June; November to December; April to May. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Cathedral Rock (Anilao) good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Philippines · Mabini, Batangas (Anilao)

Also known as: Cathedral

November to June; November to December; April to May

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Open Water

Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow top of boulders snorkelable in calm conditions but site is primarily a scuba/swim-through dive

Typhoon/monsoon season Jun-Nov (peak Jul-Sep); coral damage noted from storm and diver traffic - buoyancy control important in swim-through

Mabini LGU marine sanctuary/environmental dive fee applies (per-day, amount set locally - confirm with operator)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Mabini

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.