Coron WWII Shipwrecks (Skeleton Wreck and Wreck Dives)
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Dive into history! On September 24, 1944, a US Navy air strike sank a Japanese supply fleet sheltering in Coron Bay, and those ships still rest on the seabed today. Non-divers can snorkel over Skeleton Wreck, whose top sits just 5 meters down, on a Tour B or Super Ultimate island-hopping day. Certified divers can go deeper: even newly certified Open Water divers can explore real WWII wrecks here, which makes Coron a bucket-list trip for divers. Book a three-dive day with an accredited dive shop, and go from December to March for the best conditions!
Dry until sunset (5:39 PM). Good time to go!
- All Saints' Day (Oct 31 to Nov 1): rooms fill up fast; book early.Peak week
- Half day (snorkel stop on a tour) to a full dive dayTime to spend
- December to March for the best diving conditions.Best time to go
- About ₱150 per personValue · Great value
- Get to Coron town, then join a Tour B or Super Ultimate island-hopping tour (Skeleton Wreck is a regular stop) or book a wreck-dive day with a dive shop in town.Getting there
What to do here
- Snorkel over Skeleton Wreck on Tour B
- Do a three-dive wreck day with a dive shop
- Spot corals and reef fish living on the hulls
Know before you go
Only dive the wrecks with a certified dive operator and guide, and never go inside a wreck on your own.
Stay within your certification and depth limits; the deeper wrecks need advanced training.
Snorkelers: wear the life vest and stay close to your boat crew.
No parking needed; tours and dive boats leave from Coron town.
Skeleton Wreck entrance is ₱150 per person, usually bundled into Tour B and Super Ultimate tour prices (coron-philippines.com, July 2026). Three-dive wreck days run ₱5,500–₱6,900 including boat, guide, lunch and usually gear (IslaVisit, August 2026).
Certified divers can go deeper: even newly certified Open Water divers can explore real WWII wrecks here, which makes Coron a bucket-list trip for divers.
Where it is
Coron Bay, Coron, Palawan
By commuteGet to Coron town, then join a Tour B or Super Ultimate island-hopping tour (Skeleton Wreck is a regular stop) or book a wreck-dive day with a dive shop in town.
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FAQ
Can non-divers see a wreck?
Yes. Skeleton Wreck's top is about 5 m deep, so snorkelers can see its outline from the surface.
Do I need a certification?
For the deeper wrecks, yes. Newly certified Open Water divers can already dive some real WWII wrecks here.
How much is a dive day?
About ₱5,500–₱6,900 for three dives with boat, guide and lunch (2026).
When is the best season?
December to March.