Malapascua vs Coron — Dive Destination Comparison
Malapascua (Philippines) scores 60.0/100 vs Coron's 59.2/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Malapascua for wall diving with 9–24m visibility. Choose Coron for wall diving at ~$55/dive.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Malapascua | Coron |
|---|---|---|
| OkToDive Score | 60.0/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Visibility | 9--24m | 5--20m |
| Water temp | 25--29 C | 26--30 C |
| Max depth | 40m | 43m |
| Current | moderate | moderate |
| Cost per 2-tank dive | $55 | $55 |
| Budget tier | mid range | mid range |
| Best months | November, December, January | November, December, January |
| Dive types | wall, wreck, drift, pelagic | wall, wreck, drift, pelagic |
| Min certification | Open Water | Open Water |
| Key species | whale shark, tiger shark, whale | whale shark, tiger shark, whale |
| Google rating | 0 (0 reviews) | 0 (0 reviews) |
Which should you choose?
Choose Malapascua when...
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
- + Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
- + Groups seeking 20+ named dive sites in one area
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You need shore access — this is boat-only
Choose Coron when...
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
- + Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
- + Groups seeking 12+ named dive sites in one area
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You need shore access — this is boat-only
Bottom line
Malapascua wins on overall score (60.0 vs 59.2), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Coron is more affordable ($55 vs $55/dive). Malapascua has better peak visibility (24m vs 20m).