Coron and Busuanga Islands
PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES
Busuanga, a large and diverse island, offers a wealth of snorkeling adventures both to the north and south. To the north, Dimipac Island teems with vibrant reef fish, while nearby Calauit Island is known for its serene encounters with gentle dugongs. Venture farther offshore to discover the pristine waters of Apo Reef, famous for its vast schools of bumphead parrotfish and stunning table corals. To the south, Coron Island beckons with its spectacular coral gardens, giant clams, graceful sea turtles, and eerie World War II Japanese shipwrecks resting in shallow, crystal-clear waters.
Click on the video to see what the snorkeling is like here.
Busuanga, a large and diverse island, offers a wealth of snorkeling adventures both to the north and south. To the north, Dimipac Island teems with vibrant reef fish, while nearby Calauit Island is known for its serene encounters with gentle dugongs. Venture farther offshore to discover the pristine waters of Apo Reef, famous for its vast schools of bumphead parrotfish and stunning table corals. To the south, Coron Island beckons with its spectacular coral gardens, giant clams, graceful sea turtles, and eerie World War II Japanese shipwrecks resting in shallow, crystal-clear waters.
Click on the video to see what the snorkeling is like here.
Location
Busuanga is the most northern island in Palawan province. Coron is the main town on Busuanga Island with the spectacular Coron Island just offshore.
Getting There
A short hour and a half flight from the Manila Airport brings you to Busuanga’s Francisco B. Reyes Airport. Most snorkelling locations involve boat transfer with Apo Reef being the longest at 4 hours one way.
Land Adventures
Although not strictly land based, Busuanga offers spectacular sea kayaking. Collect shells on remote beaches, explore shifting sandbars or listen to the birds as you slip through mangrove channels.
Destination Drink
A fresh squeezed Dandan juice which is a local green orange quenches the thirst on a hot day.