Dugongs are one of the sea’s rarest sights, and the waters off Coron are among the very few places in the Philippines where you have a real chance of spotting one in the wild. This tour takes you out to their feeding grounds with an experienced guide, offering a high probability of an encounter — though as with all wildlife, a sighting can never be guaranteed. Choose to experience it by snorkeling or scuba diving, whichever suits you best.
Why Choose this tour?
This experience is ideal for divers and snorkelling enthusiasts looking for something beyond the ordinary—a slower, more intimate encounter with one of the ocean’s gentlest marine mammals. Dugongs, often called “sea cows,” are large, herbivorous marine mammals closely related to manatees and, surprisingly, to elephants. They are the only strictly marine plant-eating mammals in the order Sirenia and spend their days grazing on seagrass in shallow coastal waters. As dugongs are a vulnerable and protected species, we encourage guests to join this tour out of a genuine interest in observing these remarkable animals, rather than simply ticking them off a bucket list.
Places You’ll Visit
Dugong watching in Coron, Palawan takes place in the shallow coastal waters and protected bays of northern Busuanga Island, where a small population of around 30 wild dugongs can be found. These calm, sheltered waters are also home to a rich marine ecosystem, including vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and other marine species.
