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Anilao is a coastal area in Mabini, Batangas, about a 2.5–3 hour drive south of Manila. Its calm, sheltered bays, easy shore and boat access, and the rich marine life of the Verde Island Passage make it one of the most popular places to freedive in the Philippines — for first-timers and competitive divers alike.

No. Most hosts on Dive Select offer guided "try freediving" sessions and fun dives where a qualified guide stays with you, so you can start with no prior certification. A freediving course (AIDA, Molchanovs, SSI, or PADI) is recommended once you want to dive deeper or train on your own.

Prices vary by host, discipline, and level. Guided sessions and fun dives are usually the most affordable way to begin, while multi-day certification courses cost more. Each Dive Select listing shows current pricing and package details where the host has provided them, so you can compare before you book.

Schools and instructors on Dive Select offer courses from the major freediving agencies — AIDA, Molchanovs, SSI Freediving, and PADI Freediver — from first-level beginner through advanced and instructor training.

Find a host you like, open their listing, and send a request to book directly. Dive Select is a request-to-book directory: you arrange dates and payment off-platform with the host, and we never charge booking fees or commissions.

Anilao is divable year-round. The dry season from roughly November to May usually brings the calmest seas and best visibility, while the wetter months still offer good diving between weather systems.

Freediving is breath-hold diving — you descend on a single breath without a tank, relying on training and technique. Scuba diving uses a tank of compressed air to breathe underwater. Dive Select is freediving-first but also lists scuba operators across Anilao and Batangas.