Philippines · Mabini, Batangas (Anilao)
Secret Bay (Anilao)
Also known as: Mainit Muck
Best time to dive
November to June; November to December; April to May
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- FrogfishLikely
- Mimic octopusLikely
- NudibranchPeak season
- Sea turtlePossible
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow black-sand slope near shore is snorkelable
Safety notes
Typhoon/monsoon season Jun-Nov (peak Jul-Sep); sea urchins and venomous critters (demon stingers, fire urchins) - careful hand/fin placement required
Permits & fees
Mabini LGU marine sanctuary/environmental dive fee applies (per-day, amount set locally - confirm with operator)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Anilao
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.