Activities · Destination Guide
Coron Palawan Philippines
Wreck capital of Palawan with karst lakes, calm bays, and dugong day trips
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 27 sources
Coron Activity Planning
Pick an activity mode to compare signature sites, skill fit, and gear planning notes before you lock your trip.
Scuba
What It Feels Like
Coron is renowned for WWII wrecks sunk on 24 September 1944. Most sit between 18 m and 40 m, allowing multi-level dives for Advanced Open Water and technical training for penetration. Lakes and reefs add variety between steel giants. Day boats depart Coron Town daily with lunch onboard.
Signature Sites
Start Here
Surreal thermoclines and haloclines with rock spires.
Advanced
Impressive superstructure and swimthroughs, frequent large schools and macro on the steel.
Big tanker with long exploration routes and coral growth on rails and decks.
Construction supply ship on starboard side with access to multiple holds and engine room.
Planning Playbook
Operator Checklist
- Book peak season dives a few weeks ahead. Pay the Environmental Fee on arrival and bring cash for per-site entrance fees. Follow Tagbanua rules at lakes. Carry SMBs for surface signaling. Penetrations require proper training and a reel. Nitrox extends no-stop time on deeper wrecks.
Conditions Fallback
- If typhoon season planning shifts, confirm site selection with your operator before departure.
Avoid
- Do not ignore typhoon season planning advisories from local operators.