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Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort Rates for November 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 www.BuceoAnilao.com [email protected] NEW NORMAL DISCOUNT: 30% OFF ON ACCOMMODATION Accommodation in Sea View Deluxe Cabanas: (45 sqm, 2 double beds, 1 twin bed, AC, Fan, CR, Hot Water Shower, Safe, Balcony, Minibar) Single 115 US$ Double 64 US$ per person 3rd Person 50 US$ 4th Person 10 US$ Kids 5-11 years old - 50% Kids below 5 years old Free Accommodation in Sea View Superior Rooms: (25 sqm, 1 double bed, 1 twin bed, AC, Fan, CR, Hot Water shower, Safe, Balcony, Minibar) Single 82 US$ Double 49 US$ per person 3rd Person 20 US$ Kids 5 to 11 years old Adult price Kids below 5 years old Free Accommodation in Standard room: (15 sqm, 1 double bed, AC, CR, hot water shower, safe, no balcony Single 50 US$ Double 31 US$ per person Meals (Buffet Breakfast included in all room category prices): Buffet meals /or Set menus (Lunch and Dinner) 34 US$ a day per person (17 US$ / meal per person) * Bottled / Canned drinks not included. Recommended for groups. A la carte menu available and recommended for individual travelers Diving: Unlimited Diving (maximum of 4 dives a day or 3 day dives and 1 night dive) 3-8 days 125 US$ per person per day 9 days or more 115 US$ per person per day Packages: 1 dive 45 US$ per person 2 dives 89 US$ per person 3 dives 132 US$ per person 4 dives 174 US$ per person 5 dives 215 US$ per person 6 dives 255 US$ per person 7 dives 294 US$ per person 8 dives 332 US$ per person 9 dives 369 US$ per person 10 dives 405 US$ per person 11 dives 440 US$ per person 12 dives 474 US$ per person 13 dives 507 US$ per person 14 dives 539 US$ per person 15 dives 570 US$ per person 16 dives 592 US$ per person Additional dives 36 US$ (after 16 dives package) Nitrox 5.5 US$ per tank or 50US$ per 10 tanks * Blackwater Diving, +20 US$ per diver (minimum 4 divers). If less than 4 divers, 80 US$ surcharge divided among divers. * Special Trip to Verde Island, +40 US$ per diver (minimum 5 divers). If less than 5 divers, 200 US$ surcharge to be divided among divers. (Sanctuary Dive Fee appr.300 Pesos / appr. 7 US$ per person per day. May change without prior notice, thank you for understanding) - Private guide available for 15 US$ per dive additional - Private boat available for 30 US$ per dive additional For Diver with children, Babysitting service is available, at 100 Pesos per hour (approximate price) Transfers Manila-Anilao or Anilao-Manila (locally Insured Van with driver): 1-6 persons per van 110 US$ per way per van (round trip 220US$ per van) Transfers Batangas bus station - Anilao or Anilao – Batangas bus station, per way (by van): 1-6 persons per van 55 US$ per way per van Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort Rates for November 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 www.BuceoAnilao.com [email protected] Eco-Tours (please inquire for more information): Maricaban Picnic & Snorkeling Tagaytay Tour Taal Volcano Trek Los Baños Hot Springs Hidden Valley Pagsanjan Falls & Rafting Mount Makiling Trek Manila Historical & Cultural Conquer Corregidor Island PADI Dive Courses Discover Scuba Diving (pool & Sea) 3,950 pesos (3-4h) Scuba Review 3,100 pesos (2-3h) Open Water Diver 19,000 pesos (4-5 days) Advanced Open Water Diver 15,500 pesos (2-3 days) Rescue Diver 22,000 pesos (4 days) Emergency First Response 7,700 pesos (1 day) Dive Master Course 44,500 pesos (3 weeks, with own equipment) Master Scuba Diver (5 specialties) Specialties Enrich Air Diver 14,200 pesos (2 days) Specialties with 2 dives 8,500 pesos (1-2 days) i.e. Drift, Aware, PPB, etc Specialties with 3 dives 10,400 pesos (2-3 days) i.e. Navigation, Night diver Specialties with 4 dives 12,800 pesos (2-3 days) i.e. Deep diver *Includes materials and PADI certification card. * Accommodation, meals & transfers not included. Equipment Rental BCD 200 pesos per day Regulator (with octopus & gauge) 440 pesos per day Wetsuit 190 pesos per day Mask, Snorkel & Fins 270 pesos per day Computer 410 pesos per day Torch / Flash Light 360 pesos per day Full Equipment (without computer) 1000 pesos per day Booking Procedures for individual reservations: 30% down payment upon reservation Full payment is required 45 days prior to arrival Cancellation Policy: 45-31 days before arrival 25% of the invoice forfeited 30-15 days before arrival 50% of the invoice forfeited 14-0 days before arrival or no appearance 100% of the invoice forfeited Group bookings: (3 rooms or more) 30 % down payment upon reservation Full payment 60 days before arrival Cancellation policy: 60 - 31 days before arrival 50 % of the invoice forfeited 31 days to nonappearance 100 % of the invoice forfeited .
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