Philippines · 5D4N

Dugongs, lagoons, and the clearest water you'll ever film.

Coron, Philippines — with the Shello crew.

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5D4NPhilippines
26 Mar 2027next departure
from RM3,800deposit RM1,500
Made forCertified freedivers — guided fun dives, wildlife & photography
The Guide

Is this trip for you?

Activity type

Freediving · Photography

Trip format

Fun Dive

No course on this one — come certified and dive.
Famous marine life
DugongsSardine & reef fish schools
Best season

November – May — Palawan's dry season, when the lagoons are calm and clear.

Suitable for

Certified freedivers — guided fun dives, wildlife & photography

Difficulty

Intermediate — guided fun dives at your own depth, but you arrive certified.

Recommended certification

SSI Freediver

Certification required — this is a fun-dive and wildlife trip, not a course.

Why people book this one

  • A half-day dugong encounter — the reason people book this trip
  • Barracuda Lake: still, glass-clear water, perfect for lines and photos
  • Black Island — sardine and reef fish schooling, plus Cathedral Cave
  • An underwater videographer with you for every water session

The plan

  • Day 1

    Arrive Busuanga Airport, transfer to Coron Town, check in and relax.

  • Day 2

    Morning session at Barracuda Lake — clear water, perfect for lines and photos. Afternoon chill dive at Twin Lagoon, sunset in Coron Town.

  • Day 3

    Morning Dugong Encounter (half day), return to town — massage or café time.

  • Day 4

    Boat trip to Black Island — sardine and reef fish schooling, plus Cathedral Cave (sea conditions permitting).

  • Day 5

    Check out, transfer to the airport.

🏝 Stay

Twin-sharing, 4 nights in Coron Town

🍽 Meals

Not included — Coron Town's cafés and restaurants are part of the fun

🚤 Transport

Daily boat trips included; flights and land transfers not included

Included

  • 4 nights twin-sharing accommodation
  • UW videographer + instructor
  • Daily boat trips
  • Full freediving guidance for all water sessions

Not included

  • Meals
  • Flight tickets
  • Diving / freediving gear rental
  • Diving insurance
  • Land transfers
  • Tips & personal expenses

Before you go

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months at travel date
  • Check your equipment with your instructor early — buy or rent missing items in time
  • Book a pre-trip pool session to refresh your skills
  • Buy flights only after we share the recommended schedule
  • Travel / dive insurance is highly recommended

Deposit & cancellation policy

RM1,500 deposit secures your slot — deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is due 1 month before departure. Cancellation (per person): 32–44 days before the trip 50% of the trip fee · 15–31 days 75% · 14 days or less 100%.

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