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Coron to Malapascua
Dec 20th - Jan 10th, 2026
We’re sailing from Kudat to Malapascua on an ocean adventure through the heart of island paradise — chasing coral, wrecks, and wild beauty every nautical mile.
Trip Highlights:
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Dive the pristine reefs of Tun Mustapha Marine Park
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Explore Puerto Princesa’s Underground River (UNESCO site)
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Film WWII wrecks & Barracuda Lake in Coron
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Descend into the Blue Hole of Tablas Island
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Trek Sibuyan’s “Galápagos of Asia” jungles
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End with Thresher Sharks at Monad Shoal, Malapascua
A journey built for storytellers — raw, remote, and absolutely epic.
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The Facts
Expedition Coron - Malapascua
Route: Coron - Tablas - Sibuyan - Malapascua
Dates: Dec 20 - Jan 10 (26 nights)
Distance: 400+ Nautical Miles
Arrival Airport: Coron (USU)
Departure Airport: Cebu (CEB)
Crew Contribution: $2,340 USD per person
Itinerary
26-Day Sailing Itinerary — Coron to Malapascua
Total Distance: ~400 nautical miles
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Week 1 – Coron to Tablas Island
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Begin with dives on Coron’s WWII wrecks – Irako, Akitsushima, Olympia Maru
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Explore Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, and Kayangan Lake
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Depart Coron and sail south through the Calamianes Islands
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Overnight anchorage at Linapacan – clear water and coral gardens
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Continue to Tablas Island – beach anchorages, caves, and local fishing villages
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Dive Looc Bay and nearby reef systems
Week 2 – Tablas to Sibuyan Island
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Stop at Romblon Reef – excellent visibility and diverse coral formations
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Visit Romblon Town – marble capital of the Philippines
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Continue to Sibuyan Island – known as the “Galapagos of Asia”
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Hike Mt. Guiting-Guiting foothills or swim in Cantingas River
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Dive Sibuyan Sea drop-offs and search for pelagic encounters
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Remote anchorages on Sibuyan’s west coast
Week 3 – Sibuyan to Gigante Islands
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Depart Sibuyan for Calagnaan Island – secluded beaches and coral bommies
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Continue toward Gigante Islands – dramatic limestone cliffs and lagoons
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Explore Tangke Lagoon and Cabugao Gamay viewpoint
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Dive Antonia Reef and nearby pinnacles
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Relax in Bantigue Sandbar during sunset
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Optional local seafood feast on shore
Week 4 – Gigante Islands to Malapascua
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Short hop to Carnaza Island – small and quiet anchorage with rich reefs
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Drift dive Carnaza Reef or snorkel in its shallow coral gardens
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Sail to Malapascua Island – famous for Thresher Shark encounters at Monad Shoal
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Dive Gato Island caves and Lighthouse Reef
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Relax and explore Bounty Beach village life
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End expedition with a celebration dinner and final night under anchor