Things to do at and around Coron Island

At Coron Bay

Guided Recreational Scuba Diving

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

Participation

Current scuba certification appropriate to the selected site; the operator may assess experience and recent-diving readiness.

Authorization

Site-specific protected or community access requirements and dive-operator rules apply.

Seasonality

November through April or May often brings calmer seas and clearer visibility; diving also operates more broadly when conditions allow.

Launch / meeting point

Coron town dive centre, waterfront context or the operator's own pier.

At Coron Bay

WWII Wreck Diving

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

Participation

Certification and experience must match wreck depth and profile; penetration requires appropriate wreck training.

Authorization

Operator and site rules, plus applicable marine or environmental fees, apply.

Seasonality

General conditions are often steadier from November through April or May; current and visibility vary between wrecks.

Launch / meeting point

Coron town dive centre, waterfront or operator pier.

Snorkeling / Non-diver Reef and Wreck Boat Trip

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

Participation

No scuba certification is required; swimming readiness and operator safety requirements apply.

Authorization

Protected and community-managed destination rules and fees apply where relevant.

Seasonality

Weather and sea state determine the day's suitable stops.

Launch / meeting point

Coron town tour or dive centre, waterfront launch or operator pier.

Destination: Siete Pecados Marine Park

Coron Island Lakes & Lagoons Boat Excursion

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

Participation

Boat travel, shore walking and swimming requirements depend on the selected stops.

Authorization

Coron Island community and ancestral-domain rules, visitor fees and site-specific requirements apply.

Seasonality

Weather and sea state shape each trip, and operators vary the sequence of stops.

Launch / meeting point

Lualhati Park, the Coron waterfront or an operator-specific pier.

Destination: Kayangan Lake

At Coron Bay

Advanced / Technical Wreck Diving

Advanced deep, penetration and technical wreck diving arranged through qualified Coron centres.

Participation

Advanced, deep, wreck or technical qualifications must match the planned depth and penetration profile.

Authorization

A qualified operator or guide, site rules and training standards apply.

Seasonality

Available when site, sea and operator conditions support the planned profile.

Launch / meeting point

Coron town dive centre or operator pier.

At Coron Bay

Discover Scuba / Open Water Training

Instructor-led introductory scuba and entry-level certification using suitable training water and selected Coron sites.

Participation

Prior certification is not required for entry-level programs; age, medical, swimming and certifying-body standards apply.

Authorization

Instructor, operator and site rules apply.

Seasonality

Runs when daily weather, water and operator conditions are suitable.

Launch / meeting point

Coron town dive centre.

At Maquinit Hot Spring

Maquinit Hot Spring Visit

A road-access visit from Coron town for bathing and relaxation at Maquinit Hot Spring.

Participation

Normal hot-spring visitor suitability applies; confirm any current health or access restrictions locally.

Authorization

Current entrance rules and fees apply; exact amounts are not fixed here.

Seasonality

A year-round attraction subject to local operating conditions.

Launch / meeting point

Coron town road excursion.