Blue Star Dive Resort is located in Anda, on the eastern coast of Bohol, away from the Panglao tourist corridor. Anda’s coastline offers a different diving profile than Panglao’s — less traffic, muck diving opportunities, and reef systems that see fewer divers per day.
The resort operates an on-site dive center serving the Anda area’s dive sites along the Bohol Sea.
The resort provides accommodation within the quieter Anda coastal setting.
The Anda location means a longer transfer from Panglao or Tagbilaran but delivers a distinctly quieter coastal experience.
The dive center provides access to Anda’s dive sites, which feature reef slopes, coral gardens, and macro life along a coastline with significantly fewer divers than Panglao or Balicasag.
Anda’s diving profile favors macro enthusiasts and photographers who want uncrowded sites with diverse critter life.
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Morning dives depart to nearby reef sites along the Anda coast. The eastern Bohol setting means fewer competing boats at each site compared to Panglao’s popular spots.
Between dives, the resort and Anda’s quiet coastal roads provide a relaxed pace. Local attractions include Cabagnow Cave Pool, Lamanok Island, and Can-umantad Falls — all within short drives.
The 2-3 hour drive from Panglao means most guests book multi-night stays rather than day trips. Some divers combine Anda with Panglao in a split-stay itinerary to experience both sides of Bohol.
Macro divers and underwater photographers seeking uncrowded Bohol dive sites away from the Panglao tourism hub. Works well for guests who value quiet over convenience and want to explore eastern Bohol’s less-documented reef systems.
Most appreciated by divers who have already dived Panglao and Balicasag and want a different underwater experience on the same island.
Anda’s growing reputation as a muck diving and macro destination draws comparisons to Dauin in Negros Oriental, but with substantially fewer divers at each site. The eastern Bohol coastline remains one of the least-dived sections of the Visayan reef system.
Bohol-Panglao International Airport is 2-3 hours by car. Some guests fly into Tagbilaran and drive directly to Anda, bypassing Panglao entirely for a quieter, more direct arrival into Anda’s coastal atmosphere.
