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Place

Coron Bay

Coast

Coron, Palawan, Philippines

The broad marine setting for Coron's concentration of Second World War wrecks and operator-led diving.

Why go

Why visit this place?

The bay connects a historically significant wreck field with reef life and a wide range of recreational through technical dive profiles.

When you arrive

What to expect

Dive centres select sites according to certification, depth, current, weather and the day's operating plan.

Visiting

Getting there

Book with a qualified Coron operator. Operators choose wreck and reef boat routes according to weather, current and the day's dive plan.

Best time: Diving operates across the year; November through April or May often brings steadier conditions, while visibility and current still vary by site.

Activities

Signature experiences

Discover distinctive things to do at Coron Bay and nearby places connected through Coron.

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Guided Recreational Scuba Diving

Operator-guided recreational diving at Coron wreck, reef and lake sites selected for certification, conditions and itinerary.

WWII Wreck Diving

Guided diving on Japanese shipwrecks associated with the September 1944 Coron Bay air raids.

At Coron Island

Snorkeling / Non-diver Reef and Wreck Boat Trip

Boat-based snorkeling at shallow reef, lagoon and wreck contexts selected by current operators.

At Coron Island

Coron Island Lakes & Lagoons Boat Excursion

A boat excursion from Coron town to community-managed lakes, lagoons and operator-selected stops around Coron Island.

Planning your visit

How to get there

Start with a practical route to Coron Bay.

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