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Irako Coron Island, Philippines
Located in the south-east of Lusong Island south of the Kogyo Maru, the Irako, a Japanese supply ship, 147m (482ft) long with 9.570 G.R.T., was sunk in this furious strike of the American Air force in September 24, 1944.The Irako, a provision-vessel for refrigerating food, sunk after disastrous… -
Akitsushima Coron Island, Philippines
Located in between the islands of Lajo and Manglet south of Concepcion village on Busuanga Island, lies the Akitsushima Wreck.One of the few real warships among the Coron wrecks. The Akitsushima was sunk by the Americans in 1944. The wreck is 148m (485ft) long, had 4.650 G.R.T. and lies on port side… -
Dimakya Island Dimakya, Philippines
The Dimakya island house reef provides ample opportunity to spot a huge variety of reef fish and schooling fish, as well as sponges, seastars, sea cucumbers, turtles, cuttlefish and giant clams to name but a few, making this also an excellent place for a snorkelling enthusiast. -
Dimakya West Dimakya, Philippines
On the west side of the island, right in front of the lounge is a reef with a beautiful coral garden. The reef features soft and hard corals in an explosion of colors, amazingly tamed reef fish, and untold surprises. On the steep slope, which runs down to 17 meters (about 55 feet), there are alot of… -
The Classroom Dimakya, Philippines
On the west side of the island, right in the middle of this confusion of corals and color is a clearing with white sand at 3 meters (10 feet) of water. This is the site called the classroom, indeed a very ideal place to teach scuba. -
Dimakya North Dimakya, Philippines
On the north side of the island is a gently sloping reef. The corals are not as colorful as in the classroom but the chances of seeing mantas, eagle rays, and marine turtles are greater in this area, as well as lobsters and a great assortment of reef fish call this home. -
Dimakya North-East Dimakya, Philippines
The northeast end of the island features a small place that has quite a number of Porites (hump corals), some of them as big as a small one bedroom house. The place is a good spot for macrophotography: nudibranchs, crinoids, slugs, and other various invertebrates proliferate in this reef.) -
Crossing Dimakya, Philippines
This reef is a natural submerged bridge between Dimakya Island and Islang Walang Langaw.The reef is about 2 to 3 kilometers long(about a mile). This reef can account for three to four dive spots and each spot can be a different experience for the diver. The main distinguishing characteristic of this… -
Island Walang Langaw Dimakya, Philippines
South: The name, literally translated into English means ISLAND WITH NO TREES, is located on the east side of Club Paradise, just ten minutes away by boat. The reef consists of extensive hump coral formations on a shallow, gently sloping terrain.The reef starts at 3 meters(10 feet) and ends at… -
Island Walang Tao Dimakya, Philippines
North: This short but beautiful reef can be reached by a 15 minute boat ride from the resort. This island's name in English is THE ISLAND WITHOUT PEOPLE. The reef gently slopes down to 18 meters (60 feet), is home to one long black tip shark and on occasions, 2 meter (7 foot) nurse sharks patrolling… -
Barry's Reef Dimakya, Philippines
This elongated submerged reef is located in a large cove that is about 20 minutes away from the Club. The top of the reef is at 3 to 4 meters ( 12 feet) and the slope sharply drops to 27 meters (90 feet).There are plenty of macro subjects on this reef. Spanish dancers, juvenile spotted sweetlips,… -
Barracuda Lake Coron Island, Philippines
Located in the middle of the north-west coast of Coron Island further inland, the access is by boat. In the north-west coast of Coron Island there's a cave with limestone cliffs, exactly between Pimaa Point and Balolo Point. In the middle of the bay there is a gap in the cliffs at sea level. You… -
Kogyo Maru Coron Island, Philippines
Located in the east of the south-eastern corner of Lusong Island. South of the Olympia Maru, this Japanese freight ship, 158m (518ft) long with 6.352 G.R.T., was sunk by the Americans in 1944. It lies in a depth of 34m (112ft) on its starboard side. The port side is in 22m (72ft).This is an… -
Kyokuzan Maru Coron Island, Philippines
This Japanese freighter measures about 152 m long and lies almost upright at an average 30m depth; she provides a beautiful wreck dive experience. In excellent condition, this huge sunken ship usually has about 20 metres visibility and ideal diving conditions. In the cargo rooms hold Japanese cars… -
Lusong Gunboat Coron Island, Philippines
Located in the southern end of Lusong Island, and northwest of Irako the wreck lies in shallow waters between sea level and 14m. Good for snorkeling and photographing. The wreck was recovered earlier and all the superstructure is gone.It is covered with sponges and soft corals and provides shelter… -
Okikawa Maru (former Taiei… Coron Island, Philippines
This was a civilian tanker/oiler ordered form Mainila to Coron Bay on the 22nd September 1944. Two days later, she was hit by bombs and sank. She is 160m long and lies two miles south of Concepcion in the northwest of the bay. Confusion has reigned for a while about its true name. Many called it The… -
Olympia Maru (former Tangat… Coron Island, Philippines
Located in between the northern tip of Lusang Island and the island of Tangat, this originally thought japanese freight ship, 137m (449ft) long with 5.617 G.R.T, was sunk by the Americans in 1944. The reality is that nobody knows his origin, but it was supposedly built in Europe. The Olympia Maru is… -
Talei Maru/ Concepcion Wreck Coron Island, Philippines
Located in the south of the village of Concepcion on Busuanga Island edging at the pearl farm of the Lusteveco Company. The wreck is not visible any more above sea level.The 168m (551ft) long Japanese 10.045t auxiliary tanker Taiei Maru was sunk in 1944 by American planes. It lies almost straight at… -
East Tangat Gunboat Coron Island, Philippines
Pretty close to the east-shore of Tangat–Island, you can dive a small, 35m long Japanese anti-submarine-chaser and Tug-boat in shallow water of min. 3m down to max 19m. A perfect dive for beginners or a 3.rd dive of the day, and of course, for underwater-photographer! Her original Japanese… -
Black Island wreck Coron Island, Philippines
It is located in the east side of Malajon Island, alias Black Island due to its black rocks. The wreck is right in front of the beach next to a ship stranded on the shore.The 45m (148ft) long coastal ship of unknown origin lies upright on a sandy slope. The bow at 32m (105ft) and its stern at 20m… -
Morazán Maru (former Olympia… Coron Island, Philippines
Freighter and passenger liner built in England, 1908, sold to Central America, where she served (among others) the route between Honduras and New Orleans. Captured by the Imperial Japanese Navy in Shanghai 1941 and used as an Auxiliary Cargo Vessel.The origin of this vessel was for long time unknown… -
Bugor-Reef Coron Island, Philippines
This excellent reef near the north-shore of Culion Island slopes from 3m down to 35m+.It usually offers a quite good visibility of 15-20m. The best parts are the shallow ones with a plenty of different species of hard and soft corals and a rich fish life, including the common reef-fishes like… -
Kalambuyan Reef Coron Island, Philippines
A 30min boat ride in the north–west of Okikawa maru this dive-site is one of the best reefs in the region and offers you a beautiful, healthy environment under water with usually pleasant visibility and an excellent diversity of corals and fishes. It is also very good for… -
Lusong Reef Coron Island, Philippines
The reef itself stretches from the Lusong Wreck to the north, for around 2 sea-miles and offers good to excellent quality of hard and soft corals.Because of the protection of a pearl-farm nearby, it has also a pretty good fish life, including turtles, cattle-fish, rays and plenty of macro-stuff like… -
7 Islands Reef Coron Island, Philippines
Its local name is Siete Picado, and it is one of the most popular reef dives around Coron because of its close distance to the town (only 20min with the boat). Also good for a single dive or night dive, but usually and best in combination with Barracuda lake.Since a couple of years this reef is a… -
Neptune's Wall Coron Island, Philippines
One of the few true wall dives in Coron. A nice dive with lots of small cracks and crevices for life to hide. -
Chindonan House Reef Coron Island, Philippines
A beautiful reef just 80m off Chindonan Island Resort & Divecenters shoreline.Amazing night dives where to see squids, a sleeping turtle, octopus, seahorses, different scorpion fishes and much more.During day time this reef offers great diving for Discover Scuba divers, and divers who needs a… -
Apo Reef Coron Island, Philippines
Apo Reef Marine National Park Largest Reef in Asia and the second largest Reef in the World Apo Reef, the second largest contiguous coral reef in the world after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, lies in the middle of the South China Sea, six to seven hours from Coron on Busuanga Island or four to… -
Cathedral Cave Busuanga Island, Philippines
The entrance is located north north-east of Calis Point on Coron Island where some overhanging cliffs lead to small grottoes and holes. Once you've found the big cave entrance you have to find the narrow tunnel in the bottom leading to the cathedral cave.This is an excellent diving excursion. You… -
Dumunpalit Island Busuanga Island, Philippines
Great site with pink soft corals from the shore to 25m deep. Pelagic species can be found along the slope.No accomadations exist on this island except for the guards that live there.However, if divers wish to camp on the island overnight, they may submit a request.Rate for camping is $55 per night… -
Coron Island Fishing Boat Busuanga Island, Philippines
Located a few hundred meters south-west of the bay entrance to the Barracuda Lake, exactly between Limaa Point and Balolo Point at the north-west coast of Coron Island there is a fishing boat wreck. Here you find some areas for diving and snorkeling with beautiful rocks and sandy coves. Most of the… -
Coral garden Busuanga Island, Philippines
It is located some hundred meters north-west of Calis Point, which is the southern tip of Coron Island. First you get to a beautiful coral garden and then you descent at the slope to 40m (131ft) or deeper. The flat roof of the reef is covered with marvellous stony- and soft corals, among them big…
