Plongée à Coron — Philippines
In September 1944, US Navy planes sank a fleet of Japanese supply ships in Coron Bay. Today, 12 wrecks sit at 10–43m, transformed into thriving artificial reefs. The Okikawa Maru and Irako are the standouts — massive vessels covered in corals where lionfish and batfish school in former cargo holds. Budget wreck diving at its finest.
- Score
- 59.2
- Visibilité
- 5–20m
- Température
- 26–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- November, December, January
In September 1944, US Navy planes sank a fleet of Japanese supply ships in Coron Bay. Today, 12 wrecks sit at 10–43m, transformed into thriving artificial reefs. The Okikawa Maru and Irako are the standouts — massive vessels covered in corals where lionfish and batfish school in former cargo holds. Budget wreck diving at its finest.
WWII Japanese Wreck Capital of Asia
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
47.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Coron Town hilltop cross viewpoint
- Tagbanua indigenous community
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Flight to Manila (1 hr) for chamber; basic hospital in Coron town
Top Operators
D' Divers
PADI
Dive Right Coron
PADI
Sangat Island Dive Resort
SSI