Coron WWII Wreck Diving – Palawan Liveaboards

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WWII Wrecks & Limestone Lagoons: Coron

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Coron Bay lies in the north of Palawan, in the Philippines. In September 1944, US aircraft sank a fleet of Japanese supply ships here. The wrecks now sit in calm, sheltered water and are covered in coral and fish. Around them, limestone islands hide lagoons and lakes that you can also dive.

Who Coron Works For

Wreck Divers

History Fans

WWII

Intermediate Divers

Photographers

Non-Divers

Lagoons & beaches

You Can See

Wrecks, Lakes and Lagoons

WWII Japanese wreck in Coron Bay, Philippines

WWII Wrecks

Supply ships sunk in 1944, now full of life.

Limestone coast in Palawan, Philippines

Limestone Islands

Cliffs, lagoons and hidden beaches.

Coral reef in Coron, Philippines

Coral Reefs

Reefs between the wreck dives.

Macro life on a wreck in Coron

Macro Life

Nudibranchs and small creatures on the hulls.

Coron can be dived all year. The dry season from November to May is the most popular, and typhoons are possible mainly from July to September. Water is 24–31°C. Some wrecks can be entered, but only with suitable training and a guide.

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Where You’ll Dive

Coron Dive Sites

Intermediate

Okikawa Maru

A large tanker with its deck at about 16 m and the bottom at 26 m. Current can be strong.

All levels

Morazan Maru

A cargo ship at about 25 m in gentle water, a good first wreck.

Advanced

Akitsushima

A Japanese seaplane tender, deeper and more advanced, with big fish around the hull.

All levels

Barracuda Lake

A lake in the limestone with warm and cool layers of water and strange rock shapes.

Your guide chooses the wrecks based on your level and training.

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A full week on the WWII wrecks, lakes and lagoons.

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Wrecks plus a big open-sea reef with sharks and turtles. See our Apo Reef page.

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Before You Book Your Coron Trip

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Why BookDiveBoat for Coron?

Coron trips differ a lot in how many wrecks they include. We check the plan for your boat and make sure the wrecks match your training.

FAQ

Coron Wreck Diving Questions

What are the Coron wrecks?
Japanese supply ships sunk by US aircraft in September 1944. They lie in sheltered water and are now covered in coral.
Do I need to be an experienced diver?
Some wrecks, like the Morazan Maru, suit Open Water divers. Deeper wrecks and any entry into a wreck need more training and experience.
When is the best time to dive Coron?
Coron can be dived all year. November to May is the dry season, and typhoons are possible mainly from July to September.
What is Barracuda Lake?
A lake inside the limestone island, with layers of warm and cooler water and unusual rock shapes. It is a different kind of dive.
Can I combine Coron with Apo Reef?
Yes. Some trips run Apo Reef – Coron in one week.
How do I get to Coron?
Fly into Busuanga (USU) from Manila or Cebu. We confirm the port and transfer for your trip.
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