Coron Virgin

Submerged sand barge wreck colonized by vibrant coral life.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the Coron Virgin, an old sand barge that sank off the coast of Coron Island. The vessel was reportedly involved in illegal sand harvesting and transporting it to Manila before encountering shallow rocks and ultimately sinking on a reef slope. Now several years underwater, the wreck has become colonized by both hard and soft corals, creating a fascinating environment for divers. Located towards the southern tip of Coron Island, this site is frequently explored in conjunction with the Cathedral Cavern dive location. The depth of the wreck isn't precisely known, but it’s situated on a reef slope, suggesting potential challenges depending on visibility.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckcoral reefboat divewide anglemacro photographyslope dive

Marine Life

hard coralssoft coralsdamselfishanthiasbutterflyfishnudibranchspipefish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Wreck on a slope reaching 40m, requiring good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.4°C

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