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.
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Turtle Reef

#1 - Turtle Reef

Philippines, Palawan

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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
Taiei Maru

#2 - Taiei Maru

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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Correct name is Taiei Maru (with an I not a L) Taiei Maru is also known as Japanese Freighter.
Finger reef

#3 - Finger reef

Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa

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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.
Dilumacad

#4 - Dilumacad

Philippines, Palawan, El Nido

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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.
Lusong Gunboat

#5 - Lusong Gunboat

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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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.
Ariara House Reef

#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.
Charlys Reef

#7 - Charlys Reef

Philippines, Palawan

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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
Olympia Maru

#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
Irako

#9 - Irako

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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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.
Morazan

#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.
Seven Islands

#11 - Seven Islands

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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Seven Islands is also known as Siete Pecados, Seven Rocks.
Tarok

#12 - Tarok

Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk

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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.
Crossing

#13 - Crossing

Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa

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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.
Unknown Wreck

#14 - Unknown Wreck

Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan

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Acces to the divesite by live aboard or by boat from San Pedro Linapacan
Okikawa Maru

#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.).
Madonna Reef

#16 - Madonna Reef

Philippines, Palawan

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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
Virgin Island

#17 - Virgin Island

Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk

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Virgin Island is also known as Block 4.
Ariara Spot 1

#18 - Ariara Spot 1

Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan

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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.
Akitsushima

#19 - Akitsushima

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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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
Tangat wreck

#20 - Tangat wreck

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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W of Sangat island, close to some pearl farms. Tangat wreck is also known as Morazon Maru (?).
Junes Reef

#21 - Junes Reef

Philippines, Palawan

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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
Manta Reef

#22 - Manta Reef

Philippines, Palawan

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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
Helmuth Reef

#23 - Helmuth Reef

Philippines, Palawan, Roxas

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This dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
Baby Shark

#24 - Baby Shark

Philippines, Palawan

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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
Ariara Reef

#25 - Ariara 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 by boat from Ariara Island.
Mares Rock

#26 - Mares Rock

Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa

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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.
Bulawit Bay

#27 - Bulawit Bay

Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan

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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.
Ariara Old Pier

#28 - Ariara Old Pier

Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan

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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.
House Reef North

#29 - House Reef North

Philippines, Palawan

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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.
Kyokuzan Maru

#30 - Kyokuzan Maru

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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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
Popolcan

#31 - Popolcan

Philippines, Palawan, El Nido

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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.
Zimisu

#32 - Zimisu

Philippines, Palawan, El Nido

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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.
Ariara Boothouse

#33 - Ariara Boothouse

Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan

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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.
House Reef West

#34 - House Reef West

Philippines, Palawan

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Is one of the two house reefs of Coco Loco
Sand Bar

#35 - Sand Bar

Philippines, Palawan

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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.
Michel Reef

#36 - Michel Reef

Philippines, Palawan

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this dive site can be reached by boat from Coco Loco (Green Island)
West Entalula

#37 - West Entalula

Philippines, Palawan, El Nido

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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.
Jozef Reef

#38 - Jozef Reef

Philippines, Palawan

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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.
DALL Reef

#39 - DALL Reef

Philippines, Palawan, Roxas

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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.
Kogyo Maru

#40 - Kogyo Maru

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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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.
Ariara Spot 3

#41 - Ariara Spot 3

Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan

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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.
The Wall

#42 - The Wall

Philippines, Palawan, Roxas

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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.
Bahura

#43 - Bahura

Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk

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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.
Cuttlefish Shawl

#44 - Cuttlefish Shawl

Philippines, Palawan, Puerto Princesa

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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.
Block #1

#45 - Block #1

Philippines, Palawan, Balabac - Bugsuk

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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.
Barracuda Lake

#46 - Barracuda Lake

Philippines, Palawan, Busuanga Coron Sangat

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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.
Ariara Spot 2

#47 - Ariara Spot 2

Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan

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Ariara Spot 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, Linapacan which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.