About this tour
On 24 September 1944, US aircraft attacked a Japanese fleet sheltering in Coron Bay and sank 12 supply ships. Today those wrecks are some of the most biodiverse artificial reefs in Southeast Asia, encrusted in 80 years of coral growth and teeming with marine life. Coron is widely considered the best wreck diving destination in Asia.
The day tour visits 3 wrecks across 2 dives. Popular sites include Okikawa Maru (the largest — a tanker in 12–48m, huge holds to penetrate), Skeleton Wreck (Kogyo Maru, 5–20m, human remains visible at the stern — most haunting), Akitsushima (a seaplane tender, 26m, intact and beautiful), and Olympia Maru (a supply ship overgrown with enormous fan corals).
Certification required: Open Water for shallow wrecks (Skeleton, Olympia). Advanced Open Water for Akitsushima and deeper sections of Okikawa. Wreck Diver specialty recommended but not mandatory.
Highlights
- ✓3 dives across different WWII wrecks
- ✓Wrecks in 5–48m — suits all certification levels
- ✓Okikawa Maru — the largest wreck in Coron Bay
- ✓Skeleton Wreck — haunting, with human remains
- ✓80 years of coral growth on steel hulls
What's included
- ✓All diving equipment (BCD, regulator, tank, wetsuit)
- ✓Divemaster guide
- ✓Boat
- ✓Lunch
- ✓All site fees
Frequently asked questions
Do I need wreck diving certification?
Not mandatory for the standard tour — Open Water is enough for the shallower wrecks. The Wreck Diver specialty is only needed if you want to penetrate inside the wrecks beyond the light zone.
Is the visibility good in Coron Bay?
Coron Bay has some thermoclines that reduce visibility to 5–8m in places. The open sea wrecks (Akitsushima) have better visibility — 15–20m on a good day.
Are the wrecks safe to penetrate?
With a guide and proper training, yes. Your divemaster will assess your experience and take you into areas appropriate for your certification level.
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