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2021 Northwest Philippines April 08 - 18, 2021 WRECK DIVING in Coron, Palawan PHILIPPINES Package includes: 10 nights at Sangat Island Dive Resort in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. Includes three buffet-style meals per day, drinking water, coffee/tea and snacks, return transfers from town/airport, 8 days of 2 boat dives a day, tanks, weights, weight belts and Nitrox. Package does not include: International/domestic airfare, alcohol, gratuities, travel and dive insurance. Dive computers are mandatory. Cost: Beach Chalet - $2299USD Non Diver - $1519USD Tel: (780) 809-3636 Ext 1 Toll Free: 1-877-516-5525 Ext 1 www.tropicaladventurestravel.com [email protected] [1] A Little about Coron, Palawan: remote part of the Philippines. Coron Bay has the best wreck diving in Southeast Asia, all Coron, officially the Municipality of Coron, packed into one relatively small area. There is is a 1st class municipality in the province of nothing quite like the feeling of standing on a EXPLORE Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2015 jetty, knowing that you have at least half a dozen census, it has a population of 51,803 people. huge wartime vessels lying within a short boat It comprises the eastern half of Busuanga ride. Each wreck has its own special Island, all of Coron Island and about 50 other characteristics, but on the whole they are big, minor islets stretching as far as Tara Island in mostly intact, within reasonable diving depth the north-east and Canipo Island in the south. and full of amazing artefacts. Exploring the All these islands are part of the Calamian exterior of these shipwrecks is amazing. The Archipelago in Northern Palawan that separates decks are wonderfully encrusted with coral and the South China Sea from the Sulu Sea. swarming with fish life. If penetrating deep into Diving In Coron, Palawan wrecks is your passion, then Coron really is On 24 September 1944, a squadron of 24 heaven on a stick. We’re talking 170m-long Helldiver bombers burst out of the sky above ships! Coron Bay in the Philippines, located the Japanese supply fleet hiding among the islands below, and proceeded to blow it apart. The dive bombers, escorted by 96 Hellcat fighters – some of which were also carrying bombs – had just 15 minutes to sink as many ships as possible before their fuel would get too low for them to complete the 340-mile return journey to their aircraft carrier. The attack was ruthlessly successful, and left a legacy that wouldn’t be discovered until recreational diving came to this [2] COME EXPLORE, SHARE, AND DISCOVER.... Coron, Palawan. This place is special. What this cluster of islands has become most well known for is the handful of WWII shipwrecks that are permanently entombed off the shores of Coron. Above the surface, Coron is just as majestic and is home to one of the most photographed spots in all of the Philippines. The deeper you look the more breathtaking sights you will find here in Coron, Philippines. Here is a list of some of the things you should plan on doing: 1- Visit Kayangan Lake 2- Visit Malcapuya Beach 3- Wreck Diving in Coron 4- Visit Coron Island 5- Swim into the Hidden Lagoon 6- Maquinit Springs 7- Barracuda Lake 8- Snorkel the Lusong Gunboat 9- Hike Mt. Tapyas Deposit Requirements: Cancellation Policy: $1000US required upon booking. Balance No refunds will be issued. Be sure to have due January 15, 2021. cancellation insurance. All pricing based on double occupancy. 6815 - 104 Street Edmonton, Alberta Toll Free: 1 800 565-2508 Edmonton: 780 438-1218 [email protected] [3].
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