Pirate Divers Busuanga Coron

Why You'll Like Pirate Divers Busuanga Coron

• Located on the marina of the Busuanga Bay Lodge
• Only a few minutes away from the best wreck and reef sites in Coron
• Tours and staff emphasize safety and a friendly atmosphere
• Offers a large array of PADI courses
• Specially trained underwater photography guides

Location

Coron is easily accessible by plane, with daily flights leaving from Manila which only take about 45 minutes to an hour. Guests can also opt to take a ferry from Manila to Coron, Palawan. The 16-hour boat ride makes for a less expensive and culturally enlightening alternative to the typical domestic flight.

Dive Overview

Coron, Palawan is the perfect dive spot for seeing teaming aquatic life and visiting untouched dive sites. The province is also known for the many historically significant Japanese wrecks that were sunk there during World War II. With striking undersea wildlife and comfortable diving temperatures, Coron ensures an adventurous and breathtaking adventure.

Learn more about diving in Coron here...

Accommodation Overview

Busuanga Bay Lodge

This elegant resort hotel is located in the nature sanctuary that is Palawan, Philippines, one of the country's last ecological frontiers. Palawan offers pristine white beaches, amazing dive sites, and so much more! The boutique resort is truly the ultimate tropical escape and is only a 45-minute plane ride from major cities such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay.

The Busuanga Bay Lodge offers 41 guestrooms in 6 accommodation types: The 2 Bedroom Villa, the Bayview Bungalow, the Clubhouse Suite, the Clubhouse Superior, the Hilltop Suite, and the Waterfront King. While they differ in style and furnishings, all rooms capture the natural splendor of the magical island that is Palawan.

Dive Information

Coron Overview

The Coron region occupies the eastern half of Busuanga Island, part of the Palawan Province of the Philippines. In the south of the island, Coron Town Proper is a focal point for tourists and divers, offering easy access to dive Coron Bay, nearby Coron Island, and Apo Reef.

Boasting arguably the best wreck-diving in Asia, Coron Bay is the final resting place of 11 Japanese supply ships, bombed by Allied forces in 1944. Many of the wrecks are still in excellent condition, featuring well-preserved fixtures and fittings and piles of ammunition that provide plenty of intrigue for visiting divers. In the intervening years since WWII, the regions rich marine life has moved in, and each wreck is now a vibrant artificial reef teeming with colorful life.

As if this wasnt enough, Coron also boasts some fascinating underwater topography, with vast caverns and limestone caves creating maze-like reefs and several salt/freshwater lagoons that make for a unique diving experience.

To the northeast of Busuanga Island in the Mindoro Strait, Apo Reef Natural Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate consisting of 13 square miles of continuous coral reef system including Apo Island. Often referred to as 'little Tubbataha', the reefs boast colorful walls and an abundance of marine life, big and small. Apo Island in this reef system shouldnt be confused with the island of the same name in Coron Bay. Day trip diving in Apo Reef is also available from Mindoro Island to the east.

Coron may be the Philippines' best-kept secret, but this wont last much longer as increasing numbers of tourists choose to experience the amazing diving and explore the regions wild limestone landscape.

Packages & Rates

Dive Rates

All rates are in PHP and per person.

Day Trip Inclusions

• Lunch
• Dive equipment
• Boat fees and guide

Exclusions

• Barracuda lake Entrance Fee (PHP 200 per person)
• Black Island Entrance Fee (PHP 200 per person)

Padi Dive Courses & Specialty Courses

All rates are in PHP and per person.

Padi Courses Inclusions

• 2 days boat diving
• Free pick up within 3km of dive shop
• Certification fees
• Entrance fees
• Lunch.

Specialty Courses Inclusions

• 1 day boat diving
• Free pick up within 3km of dive shop
• Certification fees
• Entrance fees

Underwater Images