MACO CORON DIVING CENTER
5316 Coron
Palawan - PHL
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★★★★☆ Dugong Watch
It takes about two hours by car from Coron to the village of Quezon, north of Buanga Island, where it takes about an hour to get to the northwest beach of Karawite Island. Around Calauit, north of Buanga Island, a thin 10m deep coral reef is covered with coral sand, and many water plants are growing in this coral.
★★★★☆ Barracuda Lake
40m deep - the Barracuda Lake is made up of a crater of clear blue waters enclosed by dark and sharp limestone cliffs. It is known for its layers of warm and hot water, a.k.a. thermoclines.
★★★★☆ TERU KAZE MARU
Teru Kaze Maru was a 35 m-long Japanese submarine hunter and sunk on September, 24th 1944 during a US air raid east of Sangat Island. The bow starts at 4 meters and she continues down on a slant to a maximum depth of 20 meters. Relatively intact, there are a few small holds that you can penetrate.
★★★★☆ Lusong Gunboat
Lusong Gunboat Shipwreck is one of the twelve World War II Japanese Supply Ships that were hit by an airstrike while anchored in Coron Bay. The ship sunk to a depth of 10 meters where it now lays on an angle on its side.
★★★★☆ Siete Pecados
Popular snorkeling spot featuring coral reefs with diverse species of colorful tropical marine life.25 minutes going there. The site is best known as a perfect diving spot and a snorkeling heaven for beginners and amateur. The coral reefs surrounding the islets are shallow and among ...
★★★★★ Morazan Maru
The Morazan was an English passenger cargo vessel that was captured by the Imperial Japanese Navy and used for her war efforts. She sits on her starboard side in 25 meters of seawater. The Morazan’s four cargo holds are empty, but the real treat is the pair of massive boilers in the engine room.
★★★★☆ Olympia Maru
This ship was a timber hauler that was converted to a a mobile aircraft repair facility and supply depot for the Army. It witnessed and survived the US Navy attacks in Manila Bay and, after which, proceeded to Coron Bay for safety. Unfortunately, the air raid in Coron Bay set the Olympia on fire.
★★★★☆ Kogyo Maru
The Kogyo Maru. The Kogyo Maru (also known locally as the Ekkai Maru) was an Imperial Japanese Navy auxiliary supply ship, attacked by US Task Force 38 on 24 September 1944. She was carrying a load of construction materials for a runway (a bulldozer, cement bags, and mixer are still evident in her hold).
★★★★☆ IRAKO
This giant high-speed mobile refrigerator was a food warehouse during the war. It could feed 25,000 men for two weeks which was a critical function during the War. It is considered one of the best wrecks to penetrate in the area.
★★★★★ Okikawa Maru
One of at least 19 Wartime Standard Merchant Tanker 1TL’s, this wreck was considered one of the most important ships in the Japanese service. During the air raid, its stern sank but the forecastle was still at the surface. It was two weeks later when a follow-up strike was conducted that it finally sank to the bottom.
★★★★★ AKITSUSHIMA
A seaplane tender built by the Japanese that could maintain, repair, and supply huge aircrafts in remote forward bases. This plane was part of the convoy the survived the attack in Manila Bay and then went on to Coron Bay for safety.
★★★★☆ Malpadon
Let’s explore the South Side of Sang at Malpandon Island, discovering the marine life. Depth : 5 to 22m. Recommended Certification Level: Snorkeler, Discover Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver. This coral reef is situated at the south ...
Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:00 |