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The WWII Wrecks of Coron

The waters of northern Palawan, around Coron Bay, are a wreck diver’s paradise steeped in World War II history. Around a dozen wrecks are regularly dived here, offering exciting penetration dives into the vast holds and engine rooms of ancient Japanese gun boats, sub-chasers and cargo vessels, sunk in September 1944 by the US Task Force.

 

Coron Bay is situated off Busuanga Island, in North Palawan, about an hour's flight from Manila. The Palawan Islands are known as the Philippines 'Last Frontier' and are characterised by incredible limestone rock formations, stunning beaches, secret coves and superb diving. Jaques Cousteau once described these islands as 'the most beautiful place I ever explored'.

 

Sangat Island Dive Resort

Sangat Island Dive Resort is a truly beautiful resort situated along a private 300m stretch of pure white sand, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and majestic coconut palms. This small and friendly eco-resort has just 14 native-styled rooms including Beachfront and Hillside Cottages.

 

All rooms are spacious, en-suite with ceiling fan and feature handcrafted furniture made from the finest local materials. There is 24 hour electricity in the resort's main complex supplied by solar panels during the day and generators by night. There is a dedicated camera charging area for guests and free internet access. Between 5pm and 7am the guest rooms receive generator-fed electricity for lighting and overhead fans, while ground water for the showers is naturally heated by the sun. The resort has a wonderful restaurant and bar set amid lush gardens.

 

The resort has an excellent dive centre with highly experienced guides offering daily boat dives to eleven WWII wrecks and beautiful reefs all within easy reach of the resort. The dive centre has five dive boats which include 2 purpose built 140hp speedboats that can take up to 8 passengers, and two large outriggers for bigger groups or party's. There is also a liveaboard for a maximum of four guests which ventures out to long-range dive sites, such as Apo Reef, or on private dive excursions for friends and family. Sangat Island Dive Resort has a fantastic house reef where guests can enjoy unlimited diving.

 

Sample Itinerary

There are daily flights from the UK to Manila on a choice of scheduled airlines that offer 30kgs luggage for divers and these include Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines and Emirates Airlines. From Manila a regional flight will carry you to Busuanga, just one hour away, and from there it is a scenic 40 minute land transfer to the east side of Busuanga island followed by a 50 minute boat journey to Sangat Island. Depending on your choice of international airline an overnight stay in Manila may be required before or after your stay at Sangat. Please contact us for a detailed tailor-made itinerary to suit you needs. We can also recommend and arrange for you a two-centre holiday should you wish you combine your Coron adventure with a stay in another part of the Philippines. Please call us for advice.

The following is a sample itinerary for a 10 night stay at Sangat Island Dive Resort travelling on Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow:
Day 1:    LHR/Singapore 1155/0745hrs*
Day 2:    Singapore/Manila 0940/1315hrs. Transfer to Hotel in Manila, for 1nt
Day 3:    Manila/Busuanga 0945/1045hrs. Transfer to resort for 10nts
Day 13:  Busuanga/Manila 1455/1555hrs. Connect with Manila/Singapore 1850/2220hrs followed by the 2330hrs flight to LHR.
Day 14:    Arrive Heathrow at 0555hrs.
(*next day)

The above trip costs from around £1465 per person plus taxes approx £236 per person.
In Manila the price includes return transfers and 1nt’s accommodation in a twin/double share Deluxe Room at the Dusit Thani Hotel with breakfast. Price also includes return domestic flights from Manila to Busuanga, transfers to the resort, 10nts accommodation in a twin/double share Hillside Cottage with all meals, teas and coffees, 16 guided boat dives with tanks & weights and unlimited diving on the house reef. Price also includes return economy class flights from the UK on Singapore Airlines.

Please note prices shown are guide prices subject to exchange rate fluctuation and have been calculated on a US $/£ rate of 1.6. Flight times may vary and flight prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.