Diving Coron – The Ultimate Destination
Coron is famous for its shipwreck diving, also its beautiful limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, amazing colored seas and water activities. Palawan gains so much publicity with its status as the worlds number one Island, but for many, it is Coron that is the jewel in Palawan’s crown.
The top scuba diving destination in the Philippines and one of the best dive destinations in the world. Coron is know as the shipwreck capital of South East Asia.
If Coron’s diving was a coffee, it would be the perfect blend.”
Located at the center of the Coral Triangle, The Philippines boasts the most marine biodiversity per kilometer of coastline of any country on earth, and Coron is right at the heart. Beautiful coral reefs and abundant with fish life and It’s world famous world war two Japanese Imperial navy wrecks, that make Coron so enjoyable to both new and experienced divers.
More than 30 irresistible diving sites
There are more than 30 dive sites around Coron accessible on the impressive ‘Black Revenge’ dive boat. Most of these dive sites are accessible in both high and low season due to the sheltered locations.
A location for serious diving
For experienced divers, the dive sites here in Coron will excite you. Coron is a full on dive location. It is known as one of the worlds top wreck diving spots, with 14 amazing ship wrecks, mostly of the Japanese Imperial Navy. But, Coron’s diving is about more than just wrecks, the area has an abundance of very healthy coral reefs and marine life. On some of these dive sites you can see the larger pelagic fish and marine mammals such as Barracuda, Dogtooth Tuna, Trevallie, Whitetip and Blacktip sharks, Manta Rays and Dugongs.
Perfect for new divers
If you have never tried scuba diving before and you would like to give it a try, why not check out our Introduction Discover Diving day, a two dive instructor assisted experience. Or you can take the Open Water Diver certification should you want to become a certified diver. For new divers, many of our dive sites offer a great introduction to diving with colorful reef life and stunning corals providing a home to parrot fish, damsel fish, butterfly fish and turtles. These dive sites are also favorites of experienced divers who like to find macro life, moray eels and other rare creatures in deeper waters.
Great place to learn new things
If you are already a seasoned diver and would like to venture further, then Coron is the perfect location to consider the Advanced Open Water Diver Course . The AOW will certify you to go deeper and able to experience some of Coron’s exciting wrecks. Deep diver, Wreck Specialist Diver and more are additionally available.