Jungle inn Coron
Dive sites
Jungle inn Coron
Dive Sites: Wrecks
Morazan Maru (Olympia Maru)
- Irako Maru
- Kogyo Maru
- Akitsushima Maru
- Okikawa Maru
- East Tangat Gunboat
- Nanshin Maru (Black Island Wreck)
- Kyokuzan Maru
- Skeleton Wreck
- Lusong Gunboat
- Landing Craft Wreck
- Japanese WWII Plane Wreck
Reef and Special Dive Sites:
- Barracuda Lake
- Cathedral Cave
- Twin Peaks Reef
- Siete Pecados Reef
- Hunter’s Rock
- Dimakya Island Reef
- Calumbuyan Reef
- North Cay Reef
- South Cay Reef
- Pinnacle Reef (near Malcapuya Island)
- Bugor Reef (near Culion)
LINK TO WRECK HISTORY
Morazan Maru (Old Olympia Maru)
The Morazan Maru, also known locally as the Olympia Maru, is one of Coron’s most accessible WWII shipwreck dives. Sitting upright on the sandy bottom at depths between 14–25 meters, this 93-meter freighter is ideal for both beginner and experienced divers.
Divers with proper experience and qualifications can safely explore inside the spacious cargo holds, discovering wartime relics like a boiler room with original bricks, and even tiles still visible on the bathroom walls. The wreck is home to schools of batfish, lionfish, scorpionfish, and impressive coral formations, creating perfect conditions for photography.
- Depth: 14–25 meters
- Experience Level: Open Water Diver and above
- Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 50 mins by boat
- Highlights: Easy swim-throughs, intact structure, marine life
For your safety, penetration diving is only recommended for divers with the appropriate qualifications.
Sketch of Morazan Maru:
A small, accurate sketch can be included clearly depicting the layout of the wreck
Irako Maru Wreck
The Irako Maru is Coron’s most famous deep wreck and a highlight for experienced divers. Resting upright at a depth of 34–43 meters, this Japanese WWII refrigerated supply ship offers impressive visibility and thrilling penetration opportunities for qualified divers.
Those with the right certifications can carefully explore engine rooms, refrigeration compartments, kitchen areas, and intricate corridors, still rich with WWII history—including an eerie room holding hand grenades, remnants of bathrooms, and even an old bicycle. The site teems with marine life like giant groupers, lionfish, nudibranchs, snappers, and occasionally sea turtles or rays.
Depth: 34–43 meters
Experience Level: Advanced Open Water Diver (ideally Wreck Specialty and Nitrox certified)
Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 1 hour by boat
Highlights: Deep penetration dives, WWII relics, abundant marine life
Penetration dives on the Irako Maru are strictly for divers with appropriate training and certification.
Sketch of Irako Maru:
A small, accurate sketch clearly showing the wreck layout can be included I have up loaded
Kogyo Maru Wreck
The Kogyo Maru is Coron’s legendary WWII cargo wreck, ideal for divers seeking both history and vibrant marine life. Resting on its starboard side at depths of 16–34 meters, the 129-meter Japanese freighter is accessible for divers of varying experience.
Qualified divers can explore spacious cargo holds, discovering fascinating wartime cargo, including stacks of cement bags, a bulldozer, and a cement mixer—originally intended for runway construction during the war. The wreck’s abundant marine life includes lionfish, barracuda, snapper, groupers, and vibrant soft corals.
Depth: 16–34 meters
Experience Level: Open Water Diver and above
Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 60 minutes by boat
Highlights: Construction equipment, easy swim-throughs, excellent marine life
Internal exploration (penetration dives) should only be attempted by divers with proper training and certification.
Sketch of Kogyo Maru:
A concise, accurate sketch clearly illustrating the wreck’s layout is included. Please find the image in the Google Drive folder (file named “Kogyo Maru”).
Akitsushima Maru Wreck
The Akitsushima Maru is Coron Bay’s impressive WWII seaplane tender, renowned for its unique structure and remarkable penetration dives. Lying on its port side, broken into two sections at depths between 22–39 meters, this wreck is perfect for experienced divers seeking adventure.
Divers with proper qualifications can explore exciting internal routes, including swimming through a large split into corridors, visiting intact engine rooms with original gauges, and even viewing anti-aircraft guns and a massive crane once used for lifting seaplanes. Marine life is abundant, with groupers, lionfish, barracuda, and colorful corals thriving around the wreck.
Depth: 22–39 meters
Experience Level: Advanced Open Water Diver and above (ideally Wreck certified)
Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 1 hour 30 mins by boat
Highlights: Crane structure, anti-aircraft guns, deep swim-throughs
Internal exploration (penetration dives) is strictly recommended for divers with proper training and certification.
Sketch of Akitsushima Maru:
A concise, accurate sketch illustrating the wreck layout is included. Please find the image in the Google Drive folder (file named “Akitsushima Maru”).
Okikawa Maru Wreck
The Okikawa Maru is Coron’s largest WWII shipwreck, a spectacular Japanese oil tanker resting upright at depths between 10–28 meters. Its shallow depth makes it accessible and enjoyable for divers of all experience levels.
One of the wreck’s most striking features is its impressive rudder, surrounded by a swirling school of batfish and numerous lionfish—perfect for underwater photography. Qualified divers can explore fascinating swim-throughs, including the spacious propeller shaft, cargo tanks, and expansive deck areas. Marine life here is abundant, featuring huge schools of snappers, groupers, barracuda, and occasional turtles and rays.
Currents can occasionally be strong, particularly near the stern, making this dive site exciting but also requiring careful planning and buoyancy control.
Depth: 10–28 meters
Experience Level: Open Water Diver and above
Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 25 minutes by boat
Highlights: Huge tanker, impressive rudder, abundant marine life, exciting swim-throughs, possible strong currents
Penetration dives inside the wreck should only be conducted by divers with appropriate training and certification.
Sketch of Okikawa Maru:
A concise, accurate sketch illustrating the wreck layout is included. Please find the image in the Google Drive folder (file named “Okikawa Maru”).
East Tangat Gunboat Wreck
The East Tangat Gunboat is a compact WWII wreck resting upright on a coral slope, at depths ranging between 5–22 meters. Its shallow profile makes it ideal for beginners, yet it offers plenty of interest for experienced divers.
Qualified divers with proper training can swim through the entire structure, exploring the wheelhouse, crew quarters, and even original toilets still intact. The surrounding coral reef teems with vibrant marine life, including schools of reef fish, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, lionfish, and occasional turtles—perfect for underwater photography.
Depth: 5–22 meters
Experience Level: Suitable for all levels (great for beginners and photographers)
Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 25 minutes by boat
Highlights: Easy penetration, coral-rich environment, abundant marine life, ideal safety-stop reef
Internal exploration (penetration dives) should only be attempted by divers with appropriate training and certification.
Sketch of East Tangat Gunboat:
A concise, accurate sketch illustrating the wreck layout is included. Please find the image in the Google Drive folder (file named “East Tangat Gunboat”).
Nanshin Maru (Black Island Wreck)
The Nanshin Maru, also known locally as the Black Island Wreck, is a fascinating small WWII Japanese tanker resting upright along a sandy slope at depths between 21–32 meters. Located near beautiful Black Island, this wreck is a must-see for divers seeking adventure off the usual Coron wreck route.
Qualified divers can explore inside, venturing through the engine room—still containing visible fuse boards and wiring—and examining the interior tanks. Behind the wreck lies a large mysterious chain, possibly used in towing. The surrounding sandy bottom and nearby patchy reef frequently attract stingrays, nudibranchs, lionfish, and scorpionfish.
Currents here are typically mild, allowing divers ample opportunity to photograph and enjoy this unique, remote wreck.
Depth: 21–32 meters
Experience Level: Advanced Open Water Diver and above
Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 2 hours by boat
Highlights: Engine room exploration, large towing chain, frequent stingray sightings, peaceful setting
Penetration dives inside the wreck should only be conducted by divers with appropriate training and certification.
Sketch of Nanshin Maru (Black Island Wreck):
A concise, accurate sketch illustrating the wreck layout is included. Please find the image in the Google Drive folder (file named “Nanshin Maru”).
Kyokuzan Maru Wreck
The Kyokuzan Maru is a remarkable WWII Japanese cargo ship located in the north of Busuanga Island, near Club Paradise. Sitting upright on the seabed at depths between 22–40 meters, this wreck is celebrated for its typically excellent visibility and fascinating cargo.
Experienced divers with proper training can explore large cargo holds filled with wartime relics, including a vintage car with visible tires and wheels, cement bags, and structural beams. Internal swim-throughs provide intriguing insights into the ship’s history, allowing access to engine compartments and even crew quarters.
The wreck attracts diverse marine life, such as groupers, snappers, lionfish, barracuda, and occasional stingrays, making it ideal for photographers.
Depth: 22–40 meters
Experience Level: Advanced Open Water Diver (ideally with Wreck Specialty)
Travel Time from Jungle Inn: Approx. 1 hour 45 mins by boat
Highlights: Vintage car cargo, spacious swim-throughs, excellent visibility, abundant marine life
Penetration dives inside the wreck should only be conducted by divers with appropriate training and certification.
Sketch of Kyokuzan Maru:
A concise, accurate sketch illustrating the wreck layout is included. Please find the image in the Google Drive folder (file named “Kyokuzan Maru”).