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Coron, Philippines

January 27, 2019 - February 10, 2019

    Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort

    Welcome to the best resort & liveaboard diving adventure the Philippines has to offer… Welcome to Puerto Galera, Anilao, Apo Reef, & Coron!

    The first part of our trip will be a 4 night stay at the luxurious Puerto Galera Resort. Puerto Galera is well known for its numerous scuba diving sites and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia, located at the very heart of the “Coral Triangle”. The area also features numerous pocket beaches and stunning tropical scenery. More recently, in 2005, Puerto Galera hit the international tourism limelight when it was given “The Most Beautiful Bay in the World” award by UNESCO, only the third bay in Southeast Asia to receive this prestigious rating. Declared a reservation area in 1973, Puerto Galera lies on the northern tip of the island of Oriental Mindoro, approximately 110 km south of Manila. Most of the prime diving spots are located in Sabang, one of Puerto Galera’s twelve coastal districts. Mindoro Island is separated from Luzon by the Verde Island Passage. Waters are flushed by the current of the West Philippine Sea, claimed by many to be the center of marine biodiversity in Asia. This is resulting in strong currents making the area well known for its spectacular and exhilarating drift dives. Puerto Galera also boasts over 180 species of nudibranch as well as numerous fish and turtle species, making it a prime destination for underwater photography. Behind the beautiful beaches are the huge and generally unexplored mountain ranges of central Mindoro.

    Azores Liveaboard in Anilao, Apo Reef & Wrecks of Coron (Palawan)

    Our guests will then embark directly from Atlantis Puerto Galera for a dive trip of a lifetime on the luxury dive yacht, Atlantis Azores. Here you will explore the the sunken World War II wrecks in Coron Bay and dive the 34-mile-long “Mini Tubbataha” Apo Reef system. This trip is only run in January and February for best diving conditions. A typical charter may start with a day exploring the macro life of Anilao or diving the world-famous Verde Island Drop Off. Anilao is one of the most famous dive sites in the Philippines for macro subjects. We will explore the wonders of Secret Bay where over 300 species of nudibranch have been discovered. Other amazing dive sites include Twin Rocks where you can be surrounded by large schools of jacks and other colourful reef fish. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Apo Reef will be our destination for the second day. Shark Ridge is a great place to see white tip and black tip reef sharks. Manta rays are sometimes spotted here as well as hawksbill turtles and bumphead parrot fish. Binangaan Drop Off is another fantastic location with huge schools of snappers and tuna. Look out for spotted eagle rays in the blue as well as other pelagic species. Coron is our destination as we begin to explore the Japanese shipwrecks from World War II. You can enjoy the schools of batfish and fusiliers that engulf you as you dive the massive wrecks of Okikawa Maru and Olympia Maru. The wreck of the sea plane tender Akitsusima is the highlight of the wreck diving in Coron. This ship took a direct hit on the stern and sunk immediately. At the stern you can still see the gears of the crane that use to drop the sea planes into the water. Hard coral growth is extensive and look out for scorpion fish on the decks. Check out the Atlantis website and videos of the trip below. We hope you can join us!

    Day 1 & 2 – Apo Reef and Tara Islands

    The UNESCO heritage site of Apo Reef will be our destination for the first day. Shark Ridge is a great place to see white tip and black tip reef sharks. Manta rays are sometimes spotted here as well as hawksbill turtles and bumphead parrot fish. Binangaan Drop Off is another fantastic location with huge schools of snappers and tuna. Look out for spotted eagle rays in the blue as well as other pelagic species. On the end of our second day, we’ll offer an optional visit to Coron’s hot springs.

    Day 3 & 4 – Coron Wrecks

    Coron is a mecca for wreck divers. We begin to explore the Japanese ships wrecks from Second World War, including the Okikawa Maru, a 160 meter long ship which was sunk by a direct hit on the bow area. We also dive the Olympia Maru, a massive 120 meter vessel , the East Tangat Gunboat, a shallow dive on this 140 meter long submarine hunter that is ideal for exploration. The two main boilers are a big attraction where hard coral growth is extensive, and plenty scorpion fish on the decks. We also explore the Akitsusima, one of Coron’s most famous dives a wreck of the sea plane tender, and Irako, a refrigeration ship for the Japanese Imperial Navy.

    Day 5 – Nanshin Maru Dimipac Island

    Black Island Wreck, or Nanshin Maru, a small tanker which was coverter to take fuels (like diesel, etc.); she is approximately 50 meters long sitting upright on a sandy bottom. We then dive Dimipac Island, offering relaxed diving, with sandy slopes on which you may meet turtles, dendritic jawfish, leaf scorpionfish, ribbon eel and who knows, may be a dugong! The water around the island is relatively warm, with very little current, offering heavenly photo opportunities!

    Day 6 – Kyokuszan Maru

    We open our 6th day with two deep morning dives at Kyokuszan in Maricaban Bay off the island of Busuanga Island, Coron. Kyokuzan was an auxiliary supply ship of the Japanese Royal Navy sunken by a US carrier-based aircraft. She is approximately 140 meters long, with beautiful corals grown over car parts, tires and the body of the ship. We then cruise back to Puerto Galera.

    Where we will stay…

    Dive Day Schedule

    • Day 1 & 2 – Apo Reef
    • Day 3 & 4 – Coron Wrecks
    • Day 5 – Nanshin Maru & Dimipac Island
    • Day 6 – Kyokuszan Maru

    Coron – Wrecks of Okikawa Maru & Olympia Maru

      Scuba Diving Vacation

      16 divers maximum

      January 27 – February 10, 2019

      $3750 USD (Azores Deluxe Stateroom based on double occupancy)
      $4290 USD (Azores Owner’s Suite based on double occupancy)

      Included:

      • 4 nights at Atlantis Puerta Galera Resort
        • Accommodation in a deluxe room (based on double occupancy or twin share)
        • All meals at Toko’s Restaurant (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
        • Coffee, tea, and filtered water are available during restaurant’s operating hours 6am-9:30pm (Italian and specialty coffees are not included after breakfast)
        • Unlimited internet access
        • Unlimited scheduled boat diving (up to 5 dives per day including night diving)
        • FREE enriched air (nitrox)
        • Tourist tax and Sanctuary fees
        • All flight and ground transfers within the Philippines
      • 7 nights on Atlantis Azores Anilao/Apo Reef/Coron (Palawan) Liveaboard  
        • Accommodation chosen (based on double occupancy or twin share)
        •  All meals and snacks
        • Complimentary local soft drinks, beer, and social servings of wine
        • All diving (up to 5 dives per day)
        • Use of luxury lounge, deck, and tv areas
        • FREE enriched air (nitrox)

      Not Included:

      • Return flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Manila (MNL)
      • At least 2 nights at hotel in Manila before and after dive trip (approx. $100 pppn)
      • Marine park fee for liveaboard portion of the trip ($120 USD)
      • Trip interruption or cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
      • DAN Diver Insurance (highly recommended)
      • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
      • Gratuities to dive guides
      • Scuba courses
      • Scuba equipment (other than tanks and weights)

        Videos about this trip...

            Deposit: $1000 CAD

            Travel Insurance: Cancellation insurance and out of province medical insurance is available through Aquarius Travel Inc. We highly recommend DAN Insurance.

            Documentation: Valid passport for at least 6 months prior to the date of return.

            Cancellation Insurance: Please contact Aquarius Travel Inc. for more information 416-604-4203

              All travel booked through Aquarius Travel Inc.

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              Details

              Start:
              January 27, 2019
              End:
              February 10, 2019

              Venue

              Coron
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