Coron & Apo Reef Liveaboard , The Philippines
Overview
3–7+ Days | Coron & Apo Reef Liveaboard Expedition
Combine world-class historic wreck diving with the vibrant walls of the world’s second-largest contiguous coral reef. This safari takes you into Coron Bay, home to a fleet of preserved WWII Japanese supply ships, unique thermocline lake dives, and rare dugong encounters, alongside the pelagic-rich walls and dense marine life of Apo Reef Natural Park.
Duration
3–7+ Days
Best Season
Year-Round
Pickup Point
Coron (USU) or Puerto Galera
Price
from 1,440$ Per Person
Destination & Expedition Guide
Overview & Diving Season
The Coron, Apo Reef, and Northern Palawan route offers one of the most diverse liveaboard experiences in the Philippines. It combines historic World War II shipwrecks resting in shallow to deep waters with pristine, open-ocean coral reefs.Diving here is available year-round. Dedicated Apo Reef trips run for 3 nights, while extended itineraries combining Coron wrecks, dugong sanctuaries, and Northern Palawan span 4 to 7 nights. Sea conditions are generally calmest during the dry season from October to May.
Regions & Dive Highlights
Coron Bay Wrecks: The ultimate wreck diving destination in the Philippines, featuring 12 remarkably preserved WWII Japanese supply ships resting on the seabed, accessible for varied certification levels.
Apo Reef Natural Park: The second-largest contiguous coral reef system in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef). Features wall drop-offs covered in colourful soft corals, dense schools of fish, reef sharks, hammerheads, and occasional thresher sharks.
Unique Ecosystems & Critters: Dive the famous geothermal layers of Barracuda Lake (fresh and salt water thermoclines), explore underwater caves, and search for endangered dugongs along Northern Palawan.
Getting There & Logistics
Main Gateways: Fly into Francisco B. Reyes Airport in Coron / Busuanga (USU) or travel via Puerto Galera (Mindoro).
Flight Connections: Coron (USU) is easily reached via direct 40-minute domestic flights from Manila with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, or SkyJet.
Embarkation Ports: Trips depart from Coron Bay Harbour or Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort (with land/boat transfers provided from Manila).
Diving Conditions & Experience: Suitable for various levels, though Advanced Open Water certification and deep/wreck experience are recommended to fully explore deep wrecks and currents at Apo Reef. Water temperatures range between 26°C and 30°C.
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