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Yea, what he said! And thanks so much to you Luko for suggesting Dennis to me. Not only did he make the trip great, he saved if for me when multiple hardware gremlins and operator malfunctions struck! Not to mention the successful "Operation Rhinopias"...

I just returned from a great week at Casa Escondida, and diving with private boat and guide/spotter/photo coach Dennis Corpuz (Anilao Critters). Worth every penny (and then some)! Given the choice, I may never dive with a group again...

Thanks for all of the input and feedback. I found other threads that were informative as well. Last minute as usual- I'm taking the simple option of going back to Anilao. It fits my schedule well, and is an easy choice, though I do look forward to new places when I have more time. This time I...

Surprised by the lack of response. I've been "planning" on a trip for the last 2 months- every Anilao inquiry I've sent was answered quickly. Bluewater Travel was really helpful too. Anilao is the only place in the Philippines I've been, but I would suggest that it not be missed. My 2 trips...

I was with a group both times, staying at Crystal Blue and diving was with their "team". Diving with a "specialist" sounds interesting, and I have reached out to Dennis. Thanks for that tip!

Thanks all. My gut has been telling me exactly what Luko wrote. As much as I want to try new spots, it's hard to argue with what Anilao offers in total for me too. It's where I first used my last camera (2011), and I'l be christening it's replacement this trip, so why not go with not just a...

Thanks. I was assuming that from Cebu airport it was about like getting to Anilao from MNL- am I missing something? It looks like I can fly in/out of CEB as easily as MNL. I should have noted that I've been to Anilao 2x (with BWT), liked it very much, and enjoyed some great "reef" dives along...

Posted in General Asia, but as I've narrowed my focus to PI, re-posting here. Thanks for any feedback! What are opinions on Moalboal vs Anilao or PG? Diving is important- topside activities, luxury, cost, etc. are not, but getting there and back pretty easily is too as my window is only 1...

What are opinions on Moalboal vs Anilao or PG? Diving is important- topside activities, luxury, etc. are not, but getting there and back pretty easily is too as my window is only 1 week. I would like a variety of dive sites/types, but critters are key. My trip keeps getting pushed, but I'm...

+1 for the Mermaid from Bali. I was caught-out twice on getting to Labuan Bajo and the Aggressor by weather (missed 1 day). Last trip the Mermaid's Bali departure/return was reassuring and convenient. Awesome trip too!

'any offers?

There's a full kit with camera in the classifieds. 'Posted a week after I bought mine... oh well!

Thanks again. Still working out plans, more travel advisories today (China). I would love to go through Manado, but it does add stops and many hours to the travel. 'still leaning towards Anilao, though looking at Bali too.

*Olympus PMLA-EP01 - 67mm Thread Macro Lens Adapter *Like new, less than 10 dives *$25 shipped

'doesn't seem to be effecting flight prices- unfortunately...

Thanks for the ideas all! I had never looked at Okinawa before, so thanks for that introduction. I may have a Japan trip in the future so that would be a nice detour! My January work plans are firming up now, so it looks like I'll have to figure out diving- and quickly! Is the seaplane to PG...

Anyone else have one up for sale these days?

I have to make a January trip from SFO to Shanghai and Seoul, and can fit in a ~6 day dive trip while on that side of the world. I would prefer to keep the added travel fairly easy and not too long, and want to in get as much diving as possible. My Asia diving experience has been Anilao 2x and...

Any news or new users out there? I have to pick a new camera pretty soon! The current deal on $500 GX85 bundle is pretty attractive, but something about spending the almost $2k on Nauticam housing for an older generation camera holds me back on that route.

I would suggest doing what it takes to make your trip work with minimal hassle/stress on your part, charge everything on CC, keep all documentation, and dispute ALL charges as soon as they are billed. If you've already been billed for the original payment, file a dispute for that ASAP. 'Super...