Solitude Acacia Resort Anilao, Philippines October 8 – 19 2027 – top value.

We dived Anilao way back in 2014 and loved it – I took a group of 33 and we found a great mix of macro and reef dives.  And it is so simple and convenient!  One flight Melbourne-Manilla followed by a three hour bus trip and we’re there. No overnights – no lengthy stopovers at airports. A great trip for photographers but also with terrific reef dives around Sombrero island. And a nice wreck as I remember at Darry Laut. Great value too with luxury accommodation; all meals and 18 dives over 10 days for under $6K. Although there is no beach (this being a rocky coastline) Solitude has a wonderful pool and bar area and the restaurant is regarded as equal to the best restaurants in Manilla. This resort reviews very well indeed.  I have only just booked this trip and will update the website as more information becomes available.

Friday 8 October 2027
MEL → MNL | 09:00 – 14:25 | PR 210

Accommodation:
Check-in: Friday 8 October 2027
Check-out: Monday 18 October 2027
10 nights at Solitude Acacia Resort

Diving:
18-dive package (2 dives per day)
Diving Dates: 9–17 October 2027

Monday 18 October 2027
MNL → MEL | 18:45 – 06:00 (+1) | PR 209
Arrive Melbourne Tuesday 19 October 2027

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

✈ Flights

• Return International Airfares with Philippine Airlines – MEL | MNL | MEL

• 30kg luggage allowance

• Australian departure taxes

🏝 Accommodation | Meals | Transfers | Diving

• 10 nights Twin/Double accommodation at Solitude Acacia Resort

• All meals:

• Dinner only on arrival day

• Breakfast only on departure day

• Full board on all other days

• Afternoon tea & snacks

• Wi-Fi access

• Government taxes (currently 12%, subject to change)

• 9 days × 2 dives per day (18 dives total)

• Tanks (Nitrox), weights & dive guide services included

❌ Not Included

• Anilao Marine Park Fee – PHP 300 per diving day (subject to change)

• Night, dusk, dawn & special dives

• Alcohol, soft drinks & beverages outside meal plan

💰 PACKAGE COST (Per Person)

Divers

• Deluxe Room (Twin/Double): $5,816 AUD

• Deluxe Room (Single): $6,765 AUD

• Sea View Deluxe (Twin/Double): $6,181 AUD

• Sea View Suite (Twin/Double): $6,473 AUD

Non-Divers

• Deluxe Room (Twin/Double): $4,580 AUD

• Sea View Deluxe (Twin/Double): $4,945 AUD

• Sea View Suite (Twin/Double): $5,237 AUD