On September 24, 1944, a surprise attack by US Navy carrier aircraft sank more than a dozen ships of a Japanese logistics fleet in Coron Bay, Palawan, Philippines. Wrecks such as the Irako, Okikawa Maru, and Akitsushima remain at depths of roughly 10β42m, making this one of Southeast Asia's premier wreck-diving destinations. Warm water and a shallow depth range mean everything from beginner wreck dives to full penetration dives coexist here.
Highlights
More than a dozen wrecks of a Japanese logistics fleet sunk by a 1944 US air raid
Penetration diving into wrecks such as the Okikawa Maru, where hull interiors can be explored
A depth range of about 10β42m that suits everything from beginners to advanced divers
One of Asia's densest concentrations of wreck dive sites
Good to know
SafetyPenetrating wreck interiors is recommended only for divers with dedicated wreck-diving certification.
SeasonThe dry season, November to May, brings the clearest visibility and calmest sea conditions.
RulesThe wrecks are protected as war relics, and removing salvage is strictly prohibited.
Β·Day trips out of Coron town visiting several wrecks in one day are the typical format.
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