Crystal Blue Resort is located in the heart of Anilao known as Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines. The resorts stunning location directly in front of Arthurs Rock an MPA (Marine Protected Park) gives us one of the best house reefs in the region.

The majestic Balayan Bay and incredible topside scenery of the distant islands create a stunning vision and tropical feel that is second to none. Anilao's Crystal Blue Resort is a place where you can experience the tranquility of true paradise while enjoying world class scuba diving. 

Let your adventure, begin here..

Transfers to Crystal Blue Resort

Transfer from Manila to Crystal Blue Resort is easily arranged. The land transfer from Manila to the resort will take about 2-1/2 hours. Pickup can be from either of the two Manila airports (International or Domestic).

FROM MANILA TO BATANGAS	FROM BATANGAS TO THE RESORT

Transfers in our Air large air conditioned vans are good for 4-5 well equipped photographers with dive gear. Group transfers are coordinated with group leaders and according to arrival times of each guest.

Weather Patterns and General Insight of the dive season at Crystal Blue

Overall diving can be great year round in the Philippines but its important to key in on the location.

Water temps in Anilao can be amongst the coolest in the country, depending on the season

The Philippines has 2 basic seasons, Dry season and Wet season. Each year the islands see about 20 tropical depressions, some turn into Storms and a few become Typhoons.
The wet season ( Mid-June through Mid- September) carries the most energy throughout the 7105 Islands. There is generally good diving at the resort during this time frame as Batangas is slightly protected, however with unstable weather patterns its best to carry travel insurance. The early season rains will effect the visibility the most but the outer reefs are still stunning with great viz

What to expect and when

Wet season (hot) June-September
* Water temps-83f / 28c
* Topside temps-85-95/ 28-35c
* Tropical depression-yes
* Threat of storms- med to high
* Loss of diving-med to High
* Viz-fair to exceptional
* Critters-yes still very active
* 3 mm wetsuits, wind breaker, sunblock
* Crowds-med pressure on the dive sites
* Not all dive sites are open due to waves and surge
 
The Dry season (October-May/June) is regarded as the best dive season
October-December beginning of a cooling trend
*  Water temps cooling 83-80f/28-26c
* Topside temps-85-75f/ 30-21c
* Tropical depressions-yes
* Threat of storms- med 
* Loss of diving-med to low
* Viz-fair to exceptional
* Critters-yes still very active
* 3 mm wetsuits plus hooded vest, wind breaker, sunblock
* Crowds-med-high pressure on the dive sites

Cool Dry Season (January-march)
* Water temps-80-76f/26-24c
* Topside temps-80-75f/29-23c
* Tropical depressions-yes
* Threat of storms-low 
* Loss of diving-  low
* Viz- good to exceptional
* Critters-  very active
* 3 mm-5mm wetsuits plus hooded vest, wind breaker, sunblock
* Crowds- lowest  pressure on the dive sites
Recommended length of stay based on historical values is 10 days +

 Hot-Dry Season (Mid March-May)
* Water temps- 82-85f/27-29c
* Topside temps-85-95f/29-35c
* Tropical depressions-yes
* Threat of storms-low 
* Loss of diving-  low
* Viz- good to exceptional
* Critters-  active
* 3 mm-5mm wetsuits plus hooded vest, wind breaker, sunblock
* Crowds- highest pressure on the dive sites.

Recommended stay based on historical values is 10 days +

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