This dive site, the Morazan Maru, is an English passenger cargo vessel that was captured by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II and now lies on its starboard side at a maximum depth of 22 meters. Its four cargo holds are empty, offering accessible spaces, but the true highlight for many divers is exploring the pair of massive boilers located in the engine room. While suitable for Open Water divers due to its manageable depth, advanced divers can undertake a full bow-to-stern penetration of the wreck.
As an artificial reef, the Morazan Maru typically hosts a variety of reef fish, schooling fish, and potentially macro life such as nudibranchs and crustaceans that colonize the structure. Over time, soft and hard corals may also grow on the wreck, attracting a more diverse array of marine fauna, contributing to the site's ecological value.
The Morazan Maru is a popular year-round dive destination, with the dry season (generally November to May) offering the best conditions and visibility for exploration. It's a key highlight of the Coron wreck diving experience. For freedivers, the shallower sections and the overall maximum depth make it an accessible and rewarding site for breath-hold exploration of a historical shipwreck.
