Batangas / Coron (Crossing)

About this route

The reverse crossing departs from Anilao—often called the birthplace of Philippine diving—and works west through Verde Island and the vast Apo Reef Natural Park before arriving at the WWII shipwrecks of Coron. Along the way you may encounter dugongs near Malajon Island and macro life around Dimipac. Around 32 dives in total, all from tenders, blending strong currents, pristine reefs and historic wrecks.

Regions on this route

Day-by-day plan

1. Day 1: Anilao, Batangas – Boarding

   Day one begins in Anilao, Batangas, where guests board the vessel. After a welcome briefing, divers prepare their gear for the exciting journey ahead.

2. Day 2: Escarceo Point / Puerto Galera

   Day two brings the vessel to the Puerto Galera vicinity. Divers explore Escarceo Point.

3. Day 3: Verde Island

   Diving The Pinnacle, Soft Coral Gardens and Washing Machine in the Verde Island Passage.

4. Day 4: Transit to Apo Reef

   Today, the liveaboard will make an overnight transit as it sails for 13 to 14 hours to Apo Reef.

5. Day 5: Apo Reef – East

   Diving Coral Gardens, the Blue Hole (weather-dependent) and Cabbage Patch.

6. Day 6: Apo Reef – South / West

   Day 6 brings more diving at Apo Reef, with planned dives at Hunter's Rock, Barracuda Point, and South Wall.

7. Day 7: Dimipac Island

   Drift dives at Dimipac Island, mixing macro encounters with schooling fusiliers.

8. Day 8: Malajon Island (Dugong Area)

   Snorkeling or diving around Malajon Island, with the rare chance to observe dugongs.

9. Day 9: Coron Wrecks – West Bay

   Diving Irako, Kogyo Maru and Nanshin Maru, with an optional Barracuda Lake dive.

10. Day 10: Coron Wrecks – East Bay

    Diving Okikawa Maru, Akitsushima and Tangat Gunboat. The last dive of the trip is on this penultimate day; please allow 24 hours before flying.

11. Day 11: Coron / Busuanga – Disembarkation

    Disembarkation in Coron / Busuanga after breakfast, with onward transfers.

Upcoming departures

• 2027-01-13 – 2027-01-23from 5,595 USDBook
• 2027-02-02 – 2027-02-12from 5,595 USDBook
• 2027-02-22 – 2027-03-04from 5,595 USDBook
• 2027-12-23 – 2028-01-02from 5,595 USDBook
• 2028-01-12 – 2028-01-22from 3,995 USDBook
• 2028-12-29 – 2029-01-08from 5,595 USDBook
• 2029-01-18 – 2029-01-28from 5,595 USDBook
• 2029-12-27 – 2030-01-06from 5,595 USDBook
• 2030-01-16 – 2030-01-26from 5,595 USDBook
• 2030-12-27 – 2031-01-06from 5,595 USDBook

All routes of this liveaboard

• Coron/Batangas (Coron - Batangas) · 10 nights
• Coron Dive and Cruise · 7N
• Tubbataha/Visayas · 11D10N
• Visayas/Tubbataha (Cebu - Puerto Princesa) · 12D11N
• Visayas - South (Cebu - Dumaguete) · 7N
• Tubbataha Reef National Park · 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Visayas - South (Dumaguete - Cebu) · 8D7N
• Visayas & Cebu Route · 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Visayas & Cebu Extended · 11 Days / 10 Nights
• Visayas/Batangas (Cebu - Batangas) · 11 nights

About the vessel

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