Island View Beachfront Resort
★ 9.6/10 (113 reviews)
1.4 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Anda · Philippines
5.0448 Google reviewsAnda Scuba Diving
Dive the 14-kilometre Anda reef with an experienced SSI team based directly on the Island View Beachfront Resort.
What sets this centre apart
- SSI affiliated dive centre
- Small group sizes and personalised instruction
- Located directly at Island View Beachfront Resort
- Five-minute boat transfer to dive sites
- Bilingual instructors speaking French and English
- Coral propagation programme using Ocean Quest method
- Full rental kit available on-site
- Night diving excursions available
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Anda Scuba Diving about the centre
Anda Scuba Diving is an SSI-affiliated centre located in the quiet coastal area of Anda, Bohol. Established in 2018, the centre is situated directly within the Island View Beachfront Resort, providing immediate access to the water and a seamless transition from your accommodation to the dive boat.
The centre focuses on the extensive reef system that stretches for 14 kilometres along the Anda coastline. This area offers a more tranquil alternative to the busier diving hubs in the Philippines, allowing for a more intimate connection with the marine environment.
The club and its team
The centre is run by Delphine and Hubert, a bilingual French and English-speaking couple who have cultivated a human-scale, personalised atmosphere. The team includes Hubert, an SSI instructor with over 10 years of experience, Jason, an SSI Divemaster and local guide, and Thomas, who has served as boat captain since 2018.
This small-team structure ensures attentive supervision and a focus on small groups. The centre is also deeply committed to marine conservation, offering a coral propagation programme using the natural Ocean Quest method, which allows divers to take an active role in reef restoration.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Certification level
- Premier
- Operating since
- 2018
- Languages spoken
- French · English
- Website available in
- French · English
- Management
- French
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Night diving
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- From Tagbilaran: Private transport/Taxi (2h), Public van (2h), Public bus (3h). From Cebu: Ocean Jet ferry to Tagbilaran (2h), Domestic flight to Panglao. From Panglao: Private transport/Taxi (2h30), Airport shuttle + public van (2h30), Airport shuttle + bus (2h30).
- Accommodation
- The diving centre is located directly at Island View Beachfront Resort, which offers 8 rooms and 3 Cabanas Deluxe, a large swimming pool (20m), a restaurant and jazz bar The Old Plantation. A preferential rate is possible for diving clients wishing to stay for more than 5 nights. The centre also offers other nearby accommodation options: Three Little Birds Resort, Priscila Inn, Casa Anda Homestay, R&D Guesthouse.
- Phone
- +63 969 150 6722
- Address
- Scuba Diving, Island View beach front resort, Bacong, Anda, 6311 Bohol, Philippines
- Official website
- andascubadiving.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre provides a complete range of SSI training, starting with the Open Water Diver course for beginners. For those looking to expand their skills, they offer the Advanced Open Water Diver course and various specialty training.
More advanced divers can progress through the SSI professional pathway, including the React Right, Stress & Rescue, and Divemaster courses. The centre also hosts specialised training in coral propagation for those interested in marine conservation.
The boats
Boat trips to the reef take approximately five minutes from the resort. The centre provides regular excursions for exploration dives, including night dives, to explore the local reef and its surrounding waters.
Equipment and gases
A full range of rental equipment is available on-site for divers who do not wish to carry their own kit. This includes regulators, wetsuits, fins, and torches for those planning to dive the reef at night.
The centre is conveniently located at the Island View Beachfront Resort, which offers amenities such as a 20-metre swimming pool and a restaurant, making it easy to relax between dives.
Dive sites with Anda Scuba Diving
The Anda Reef is the primary playground for the centre, stretching 14 kilometres along the coast. This reef offers a variety of habitats suitable for both beginners and more experienced divers looking for a relaxed exploration dive.
The house reef provides opportunities for night diving, allowing you to observe the nocturnal shift of marine life as the reef transforms after sunset.
Marine life around Anda
The reef is home to a variety of regular residents, including sea turtles and an abundance of nudibranchs. The gentle reef environment provides a stable habitat for these species to thrive.
For those with an eye for macro life, the area offers plenty to discover among the corals and crevices. Nudibranchs are a particular highlight for many divers visiting this stretch of Bohol.
On occasion, the area is visited by whale sharks, providing a rare opportunity for divers to encounter these large pelagics near the house reef.
Diving conditions
The diving in Anda is characterised by low currents, making it an accessible location for a wide range of skill levels. The water temperature remains warm, typically around 28°C.
Night diving is a regular part of the centre's programme, taking advantage of the calm conditions and the predictable nature of the local reef.
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