Anilao Trip Extensions

April 30, 2025|Reading time: 3 mins

See more of the Philippines before or after your workshop in Anilao with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation!

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Anilao Trip Extensions

Want to extend your trip? We can help with that! See more of the Philippines before or after your workshop in Anilao with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! Puerto Galera, Dumaguete, and Cebu & Bohol are amazing destinations nearby that offer a range of additional unique experiences. If you're considering a photography-focused dive trip, explore our Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2027 for an immersive experience. Here are some examples of packages we can add on to your workshop reservation: 

Rates are subject to change at any time; please contact us for the most updated pricing. 

5 Night / 9 Dive Malapascua Thresher Shark Experience

Embark on an exhilarating 5-night, 9-dive adventure to Malapascua Island, renowned for its captivating thresher sharks. Divers will get the opportunity to encounter these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, as well as explore the vibrant marine life and pristine coral reefs of the Philippines.

Evolution Dive Resort is a small, friendly dive-focused retreat on Malapascua Island, best known for its world-class encounters with thresher sharks at Kimud Shoal. Just a short walk from the beach, its comfortable rooms, lively Irish-Filipino pub, and top-tier dive facilities cater to both recreational and technical divers.

  • Accommodation
  • Daily breakfast 
  • 4 Dives/Day
  • Airport Transfers

Evolution Dive Resort beachfront
 
Evolution Dive Resort accommodations
Thresher shark in Malapascua
 
Close up of a nudibranch

7 Nights In Dumaguete

A short domestic flight from MNL to the Southern Philippines can extend your macro photography vacation in style at the luxurious Atmosphere Resort.

  • 7 nights at El Galleon Resort 
  • Daily dives
  • Free WiFi
  • Swimming Pool

Atmosphere Resort poolside with sun beds
 
Spacious Deluxe Suite with large bed

Atmosphere Resort

7 Nights In Puerto Galera

A few hours' car and boat transfer from MNL, El Galleon can offer you abundant corals and fish diversity and an inexpensive all-inclusive dive package.

  • 7 nights at El Galleon Resort 
  • Daily dives
  • Free WiFi
  • Swimming Pool

El Galleon Dive Resort
 
El Galleon

El Galleon Dive Resort 

10 Nights In Cebu & Bohol

A short domestic flight from MNL to either of these islands offers a whole new experience! See pristine corals and abundant reefs, all with never-ending diversity ranging from tiny seahorses to whale sharks. There are numerous resorts to choose from, but we think Magic Resorts (Magic Oceans Bohol & Magic Island Cebu) offer the best experience for the price.

  • 5 nights on each island
  • Daily Dives
  • All meals and transfers between resorts and airports
  • Free WiFi
  • Swimming Pool

Magic Oceans Resort aerial view
 
Magic Island Resort Moalboal

Magic Oceans (LEFT) & Magic Island (RIGHT)

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