ALMAROON DIVERS
BORN TO DIVE
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This extended itinerary combines the Philippines’ most iconic wreck and reef diving regions. In Coron, divers explore legendary World War II shipwrecks, historically fascinating sites now transformed into thriving artificial reefs. This itinerary also includes diving at Apo Reef Natural Park, the largest coral reef in the Philippines, located in Occidental Mindoro, which is also the world's second-largest contiguous coral reef system after Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This protected area features two large atoll-like reefs, a deep channel, and is a biodiversity hotspot with abundant corals and marine life, making it a premier dive destination and a potential UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In Batangas, diving around Verde Island delivers adrenaline-filled currents, large schools of fish, and impressive pelagic life. Verde Island is a volcanic island located in the Verde Island Passage and is known as the "Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity" due to its incredibly rich coral reefs and marine life.
Guests will also visit Anilao, often called the birthplace of Philippine diving, famous for its rich marine biodiversity, vibrant coral reefs, and unparalleled opportunities for underwater macro photography.
Select itineraries may also visit protected areas near Malajon and Dimipac Islands, offering a rare opportunity to observe dugongs in their natural habitat. All diving is conducted from tenders.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 – Coron Bay (Boarding & Check Dive)
Day 2 – Coron Wrecks + Optional Excursion (Kayangan Lake / Maquinit Hot Springs)
Day 3 – Coron Wrecks — East Bay: Okikawa Maru, Akitsushima, Tangat Gunboat
Optional night dive: Lusong Gunboat
Day 4 – Coron Wrecks — West Bay: Irako, Kogyo Maru, Nanshin Maru
Optional: Barracuda Lake dive
Day 5 – Malajon Island (Dugong Area) — Snorkeling/Diving Opportunity
Day 6 – Dimipac Island — Drift Dives, Macro + Fusiliers
Day 7 – Apo Reef (East): Coral Gardens, Blue Hole (weather-dependent), Cabbage Patch
Day 8 – Apo Reef (South/West): Hunter’s Rock, Barracuda Point, South Wall
● Light dives before transit — overnight sail to Batangas (≈ 13–14 hrs)
Day 9 – Verde Island: The Pinnacle, Soft Coral Gardens, Washing Machine
Day 10 – Escarceo Point / Puerto Galera vicinity
Day 11 – Anilao, Batangas — Disembarkation, Breakfast & Transfers