🧜‍♀️ Freediving Camp @ Philippines 🐠

📍 Location: Mabini, Philippines

• Stay: Anilao Bungalows
• Freediving Platform training: Lawom Pool Center
• Boat for fun diving/non-diver activities departure/arrival: 13°42’32.1″N 120°52’30.4″E (pin)
• Water temperature: 24~29°C

Freediving Training

Train from the freediving platform with boat transfers to and from the site, marked depth lines, plates and tags, on-hand oxygen, and a dedicated safety diver. You can also add buoy and pool sessions to further refine your technique and build confidence for deeper and longer dives

Recreational Freediving opportunities

Mabini Island – Site #1  

Mainit Hot Spring: Freedivers can see volcanic bubbles rising from the seafloor around 18m, with colorful soft and hard corals nearby. Expect strong currents and sightings of frogfish along the rocky slope.  

Twin Rocks: A classic Anilao favorite. Shallow twin rock formations (5–18m) teem with clownfish, batfish, jacks, snappers, and barracuda. Excellent for underwater photography and macro life spotting in mild drift conditions.  

Arthur’s Rock: Gentle descent with plenty to see within 10–20m — soft corals, sponges, schools of sweetlips, emperors, and the occasional turtle. Calm currents make it beginner-friendly.  

Cathedral: An iconic freedive with a concrete cross placed between two rocks at 18m. Surrounding sponges and corals host butterflyfish, angelfish, and nudibranchs — perfect for a spiritual underwater moment.  

Mabini Island – Site #2  

Koala: A gradual slope with lively reef scenes between 5–20m. Great visibility reveals schooling reef fish and macro critters along coral gardens.  

Eagle Point: Features a wall that drops to 30m, though most life gathers shallower — fusiliers, snappers, and other schooling fish gliding near the edge. Currents vary but usually manageable.  

Dead Palm: Ideal for macro enthusiasts. Around 10–20m you’ll find pygmy seahorses and small critters perched on sea fans and rocks.  

Old Anchor: Little documented, but like most Anilao reefs, expect sponges, corals, and fish sheltering around what’s likely a historical anchor site mixed into boulder terrain.  

Sombrero Island  – Site #3

Mapating: Deeper spot with occasional strong currents and dramatic topography. Freedivers can glimpse into drop-offs and caves rich in pelagics — possibly reef or hammerhead sharks if lucky.  

Sombrero Reef: Encircling a hat-shaped island, this shallow reef (8–25m) has stunning coral walls, bright visibility, and active currents that bring schools of reef fish.  

Sepok: Gentle wall near Sepok Point, with soft and hard corals, ideal for relaxed exploration and spotting small reef dwellers.  

Beatrice: A favorite for experienced freedivers — vivid coral hills and anthias clouds at 10–20m, frogfish and nudibranchs hiding among sponges. Expect strong currents and spectacular color.  

Maricaban Island – Site #4  

Daryl Laut Wreck: A sunken 1970s floating casino — shallow parts around 25–29m. Freedivers can hover over the upper sections to spot mandarinfish, pipefish, and shrimps.  

Layag (Layag-Layag): Boulder-strewn reef zones with vibrant corals and steep slopes offering scenic drift dives. Great visibility and diverse sea life.  

Bajura: Dynamic reef with strong currents and thriving marine populations — best for advanced freedivers looking for movement and schooling activity.  

Kirby: Compact rocky reef alive with pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and lionfish around 5–20m. Often calm, making it a rewarding close-up site.  

Maricaban Island – Site #5  

Apols Point: Beautiful drifts over coral slopes and boulders down to 25m. Groupers, batfish, and the chance of spotting reef sharks create excitement.  

Red Palm: Coral gardens thriving with reef fish — great lighting and ideal for photography within 5–15m.  

Betlehem: Rich reefscapes full of nudibranchs, basket corals, and sponges. Perfect for all levels and photo enthusiasts.  

Caban Cove: Sheltered and shallow (max ~15m), with sandy bottoms dotted by coral bommies hosting gobies and devilfish. Calm and picturesque.  

Verde & Bonito Islands  – Site #6

The Walls: Steep drop-offs with possible strong currents. Freedivers can enjoy pelagic sightings like tunas and trevally in clear blue water.  

Pinnacle: A towering underwater structure with barracuda, triggerfish, and GT circling ledges around 18m. Excellent for dramatic visuals.  

Agapito: Scenic coral rocks and schools of blue-lined snappers; relaxed setting for mid-depth freediving.  

Light House: Exposed site with strong flow but high rewards — eagle rays and tunas glide around the drop-off edges.  

Non-Diving Highlights!

Packages

🤩 Freediver Epic Explorer

🗓️ 01/12/2026 to 15/12/2026

• (30/11/2026: Departure from Europe)
• 01/12/2026: Arrival to Manila, Philippines
• 14 nights stay
• 7x training sessions from the platform line training
• 1x half day trip with the boat to the area of dive site 1-5
• 1x full day trip with the boat to the area of dive site 1-5
• 2x full day trip with the boat to Isla Verde & Bonito area
• 15/12/2026: Departure from Manila, Philippines
• (16/12/2026: Arrival back to Europe)

Price: €1649,-pp

😉 Freediver Prime Adventurer

🗓️ 07/12/2026 to 15/12/2026

• (06/12/2026: Departure from Europe)
• 07/12/2026: Arrival to Manila, Philippines
• 8 nights stay
• 3x training sessions from the platform line training
• 1x half day trip with the boat to the area of dive site 1-5
• 1x full day trip with the boat to the area of dive site 1-5
• 1x full day trip with the boat to Isla Verde & Bonito area
• 15/12/2026: Departure from Manila, Philippines
• (16/12/2026: Arrival back to Europe)

Price €1199,-pp

What’s included

Included in all freediving packages:

✅ Guidance, daily planning and personal assistance from arrival to departure

✅ Shuttle service from Manila Airport to Mabini and back

✅ Accommodation in shared 2 to 4 person rooms   

✅ Dive schedule according to your package schedule.

✅ O2 and safety diver

✅ Local guides

✅ Marine park, dive site fees and any required environmental permits.

✅ Surprise DIB goodie bag 😁

Not included in the freediving package:

❌ Flights

❌ Equipment rental (available on request)

❌ Weights

❌ Meals not mentioned in the package, drinks, and personal expenses.

❌ Travel, medical and dive insurance.

Gear rental package

This rental package includes all the gear from our Basic Freediver Package. By booking it, you also get gear rental for any DIB events in and around Maastricht starting from 13 September 2026

Freediver Epic Explorer: total rental is €320,-

Freediver Prime Adventurer: total rental is €200,-

If you are looking only for the snorkel gear, that is: mask, snorkel, suit, fins:

Non-diver Epic Explorer: total rental is 280€

Non-diver Prime Adventurer: total rental is 180€

Non-Diver Package

For those who aren’t into diving (at least not yet!), we want to make this trip accessible for everyone in our community! That includes friends and family of our divers who want to join.

Therefore together with the locals guides, we’ve created several options for you to enjoy this beautiful area.

You’ll find stunning places to visit, from vibrant reefs perfect for snorkeling to relaxing beaches ideal for just chilling out.

This is our non-divers package: you can join the divers on the boat and simply enjoy the amazing surroundings near the dive sites.

🤩 Non-Diver Epic Explorer

🗓️ 01/12/2026 to 15/12/2026

• (30/11/2026: Departure from Europe)
• 01/12/2026: Arrival to Manila, Philippines
• 14 nights stay
• 4x half day boat trip (area of dive site 1-5)
• 2x half day boat trip (area of dive site 1-5)
• 2x full day boat trip – Isla Verde & Bonito
• 15/12/2026: Departure from Manila, Philippines
• (16/12/2026: Arrival back to Europe)

Price: €1439,-pp

😉 Non-Diver Prime Adventurer

🗓️ 07/12/2026 to 15/12/2026

• (06/12/2026: Departure from Europe)
• 07/12/2026: Arrival to Manila, Philippines
• 8 nights stay
• 2x half day boat trip (area of dive site 1-5)
• 1x half day boat trip (area of dive site 1-5)
• 1x full day boat trip – Isla Verde & Bonito
• 15/12/2026: Departure from Manila, Philippines
• (16/12/2026: Arrival back to Europe)

Price €969,-pp

Included in all non-diver packages:

✅ Guidance, daily planning and personal assistance from arrival to departure

✅ Shuttle service from Manila Airport to Mabini and back

✅ Accommodation in shared 2 to 4 person rooms   

✅ Full or half days boat trip with lunch, according to your package schedule.

✅ Local dive guides

✅ Surprise DIB goodie bag 😁

Not included in the non-diver diving package:

❌ Flights

❌ Equipment rental (available on request)

❌ Meals not mentioned in the package, drinks, and personal expenses.

❌ Travel and medical insurance.

Options Available:

(for all packages)

• Training session: +€75,-
• Single room: +315€
• Make a 1 big double room for only 2 people: +€615,-
• Scooter 🛵: price tbd
• Non-diving half day trip (available for area close to Dive Site 1 to 5): +€65,-
• Non-diving full day trip (available for area close to Dive Site 1 to 5): +€80,-
• Non-diving full day trip to area do Dive site 6: +€165,-
• No accommodation: -€225,-
• Scuba diving sessions: contact us for planning and pricing
• Possibility to do more courses & certifications upon request 💪

🕗 Trip Schedule

(Mon 30 Nov – Departure from Europe)

Tue 1 Dec – Arrival to Manila

• ✈️ Arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
• Shuttle pick up from the airport
• Possibility to get cash and food before driving down to Mabini
• 1h30 to 2h shuttle to Mabini
• 🧜‍♀️ No diving day

Wed 2 Dec – Training + Activities 

• 🧜‍♀️Platform training (time TBD)
• Possibility for extra training and/or non-diving activities.
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Thu 3 Dec – Training + Activities 

• 🧜‍♀️Platform training (time TBD)
• Possibility for extra training and/or non-diving activities.
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Fri 4 Dec – Isla Verde

• 5am: boat departure
• Options: Recreational Freediving, snorkelling, buoy training, tchilling.
• 3pm-4pm: boat return
• 🗺️ Dive Site #6: Verde and Bonito Islands
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Sat 5 Dec – Rest day

• Activity to be determined
• Possibility for extra training sessions.

Sun 6 Dec – Training + Mabini

• 🧜‍♀️Platform training (time TBD)
• 12pm-1pm: join the boat for Dive Site #1: Mabini Island 
• Recreational freediving
• 3pm-4pm: boat return
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for half a day

Or Departure from Europe for the Prime Adventurer

Mon 7 Dec – Training + Activities 

• 🧜‍♀️Platform training (time TBD)
• Possibility for extra training and/or non-diving activities.
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Tue 8 Dec – Training + Mabini

• 🧜‍♀️Platform training (time TBD)
• 12pm-1pm: join the boat for Dive Site #1: Mabini Island 
• Recreational freediving
• 3pm-4pm: boat return
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for half a day

Wed 9 Dec – Training + Activities 

• 🧜‍♀️Platform training (time TBD)
• Possibility for extra training and/or non-diving activities.
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Thu 10 Dec – Isla Verde

• 5am: boat departure
• Options: Recreational Freediving, snorkelling, buoy training, tchilling.
• 3pm-4pm: boat return
• 🗺️ Dive Site #6: Verde and Bonito Islands
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Fri 11 Dec – Training + Activities 

• 🧜‍♀️Platform training (time TBD)
• Possibility for extra training and/or non-diving activities.
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Sat 12 Dec – Sombrero

• 9am: boat departure
• Options: Recreational Freediving, snorkelling, buoy training, tchilling.
• 3pm-4pm: boat return
• 🗺️ Dive Site #3: Sombrero Island
• 🧘‍♀️ Non-divers: possibility to join for the day

Sun 13 Dec – TBD

• TBD

Mon 14 Dec – TBD

• TBD

Tue 15 Dec – Rest & Departure from Mabini

• Morning activity to be determined
• Departure to Manila
• ✈️ Departure from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

(Wed 16 Dec – Arrival to Europe)

To secure your spot

• 30% non‑refundable deposit on registration
• 40% by 24 of August 2026
• Remaining balance due 12 October 2026.

Requirements

• 🧜‍♀️ Molchanovs Wave 1, PFI Freediver, equivalent certification or do the course during the stay.
• Mandatory:
  • Travel insurance
  • Dive insurance covering evacuation
  • Medical certificate showing diving fitness

‼️ Please note:

• This is a tentative plan and may change depending on weather, currents, and other conditions.
• All prices presented are per person
• Non-diving activities will be confirmed closer to the date.
• Bookings and room selections are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The accommodation included on the package has:
  • 2x double room: 1 double bed + toilet and bath – 1 or 2 persons
  • 1x double room: 1 double bed + external toilet & bath – 1 or 2 persons
  • 1x double room: 2 single beds + external toilet & bath – 1 or 2 persons
  • 2x big double room: 2x double bed + 1 person sofa bed + toilet and bath – min 2 persons
  • 1x big double room: 1x double bed + 1 person sofa bed + toilet and bath – min 2 persons
• Your spot is only guaranteed once availability is confirmed and the down payment has been received.
• When planning on getting your own accommodation feel free to contact us for help, guidance and suggestions.
• The trip is limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
• If the available rooms are fully booked, we will explore alternative accommodations in the area (please note that rates may vary).
• If all participant spots are filled, you will be placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.
• It is your responsibility as the participant to check the entry requirements to the country that apply in your situation as well any travel vaccinations.
• Our DIB T&C apply.