Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Palawan
Ready to check out the best sites in Palawan for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 47 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Palawan to suit your needs.
#1 - Turtle Reef
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#2 - Taiei Maru
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
intermediate
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Correct name is Taiei Maru (with an I not a L)
Taiei Maru is also known as Japanese Freighter.
#3 - Finger reef
Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa
beginner
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Finger reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#4 - Dilumacad
Philippines, Palawan, El Nido
intermediate
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Dilumacad is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, El Nido which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#5 - Lusong Gunboat
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
beginner
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Lusong Gunboat is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#6 - Ariara House Reef
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
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Ariara Island formely know as Gued Island
Acces to the divesite by live aboard or by boat from San Pedro Linapacan. The dive site is also accessible from the pier of Ariara Island.
#7 - Charlys Reef
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#8 - Olympia Maru
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
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Type: Cargo ship
Size: 140m long
Superstructures are very nice, covered with soft corals and bushes of black corals. Many lionfishes lives around.
Olympia maru is NOT Taiei maru
NW of Sangat Island, close to Busuanga Island
#9 - Irako
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
intermediate
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Irako is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#10 - Morazan
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
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This is a Japanese civilian cargo ship, sunk on 24 September 1944 by the Americans. It is around 112 meters long and lies between 12 and 26 meters deep. Lying on her starboard side this is a great wreck to dive, even during December, the visibility was good enough to enjoy. It has 2 boilers in the centre, open as salvager for the engines in the 60's and the torpedo's in the 40's took it's toll. Many fish of all types of species, especially scorpion fish live here. Corals are abundant too. Really a fantastic dive, for night or day!
Access to the site is by boat from one of the various islands, the closest being Lusong Island, second is basuanga Island and third is Sangat Island. The Buoy clearly marks the spot.
#11 - Seven Islands
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
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Seven Islands is also known as Siete Pecados, Seven Rocks.
#12 - Tarok
Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk
advanced
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Part of the Marine reserve of the Balabac Municipality. The site is within a protected core under the jurisdiction of Barangay Bugsuk. The access is restricted to commercial activities to ensure the preservation and protection of the site.
#13 - Crossing
Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa
beginner
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Crossing is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#14 - Unknown Wreck
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
advanced
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Acces to the divesite by live aboard or by boat from San Pedro Linapacan
#15 - Okikawa Maru
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
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Wreck type: Japanese civilian tanker / oiler
Size: 180m long
This tanker left Coron partly sunk September 24th, 1944 and definitly October 9th.
S of Conception (Busuanga Is.).
#16 - Madonna Reef
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#17 - Virgin Island
Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk
advanced
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Virgin Island is also known as Block 4.
#18 - Ariara Spot 1
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
advanced
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Ariara Spot 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#19 - Akitsushima
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
intermediate
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Akitsushima is the only warship sunk in Coron Bay.
Boat type: Japanese Navy Seaplane Tender
Size: 113m long, 16m wide
W of Lusung beween Lajo island and Mangalet close to the Okikawa Maru wreck
#20 - Tangat wreck
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
beginner
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W of Sangat island, close to some pearl farms.
Tangat wreck is also known as Morazon Maru (?).
#21 - Junes Reef
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#22 - Manta Reef
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#23 - Helmuth Reef
Philippines, Palawan, Roxas
beginner
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This dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#24 - Baby Shark
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#25 - Ariara Reef
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
beginner
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Ariara Island formely know as Gued Island.
Acces to the divesite by live aboard or by boat from San Pedro Linapacan. The dive site is also accessible by boat from Ariara Island.
#26 - Mares Rock
Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa
intermediate
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Mares Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#27 - Bulawit Bay
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
beginner
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Bulawit Bay is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#28 - Ariara Old Pier
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
intermediate
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Ariara Old Pier is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#29 - House Reef North
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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Is one of the two house reefs of Coco Loco.
This dive site is situated in front of the dive shop
House Reef North is also known as Bobbys House.
#30 - Kyokuzan Maru
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
intermediate
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This Japanese freighter measures about 136 m long and lies almost upright. The main structures remain intact. It carries in one of its holds a car and truck. This wreck provides shelter to batfishes and substrate for the ubiquitous bivalves. Fusiliers, trevallies, barracudas and rays are occasionally seen
#31 - Popolcan
Philippines, Palawan, El Nido
beginner
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Popolcan is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, El Nido which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#32 - Zimisu
Philippines, Palawan, El Nido
beginner
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Zimisu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, El Nido which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#33 - Ariara Boothouse
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
beginner
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Ariara Boothouse is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#35 - Sand Bar
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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Sand Bar is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#36 - Michel Reef
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
#37 - West Entalula
Philippines, Palawan, El Nido
beginner
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West Entalula is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, El Nido which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#38 - Jozef Reef
Philippines, Palawan
beginner
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Jozef Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#39 - DALL Reef
Philippines, Palawan, Roxas
beginner
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DALL Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Roxas which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#40 - Kogyo Maru
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
intermediate
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Anti aircraft guns are still placed on deck. The masts and the superstructure are very nice to swim through.
Type: Japanese navy auxiliary supply ship
Size: 170m long
Between Olympia Maru and Irako wrecks. 2 mooring balls, one on each end of the wreck. Easy to find in moorings are in place.
#41 - Ariara Spot 3
Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan
intermediate
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Ariara Spot 3 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#42 - The Wall
Philippines, Palawan, Roxas
Unrated
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The Wall is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Roxas which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#43 - Bahura
Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk
beginner
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Part of the eastern limit of the Balabac Marine Reserve, a beautiful coral area rich in fauna and flora. However dive must be performed timely with highest tide.
Fishing restricted. RA8550.
#44 - Cuttlefish Shawl
Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa
advanced
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We came here looking for sharks and sea cows as they are both often spotted in this bay.
Vis was low (April) as the sea was still active and high winds prevented us from taking a good look... never the less we saw plenty of turtles, giant cuttle fish in numbers, and large angel fish as well as some barracuda .
If you have your own boat and compressor its worth diving and exploring this area.
We explored this area for the first time ever with the help of Palawan national geographic society and the help of sheridan hotel in sabang beach who are looking to put up a dive shop. Until they do so it is a hard site to find and dive as you need to bring your own tanks and gear.. there is no dive shop there at this stage (April 2011).
If you do explore the area until we get more information best you ask the local fisherman for local info.
#45 - Block #1
Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk
advanced
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Block #1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#46 - Barracuda Lake
Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat
beginner
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This is a very interesting and atipic dive ! Lake's name comes from a large barracuda living in the lake.
First, you have to climb up a very steep incline.
The top 4m of the lake water is fresh sweet water, below it is salt water. Temperatures range from 28 (from surface to 18m) to 40 degrees Celsius (from 14m to 35m). At approx. 35m the water changes from clear water to a brown color.
There is a 30m penetration cave, at the bottom of the lake. Take care !
NW of Coron Island.
Barracuda Lake is also known as Cayangan lake.