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Coral Garden

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Coral Garden in Hundred Islands National Park offers year-round diving in a protected marine area with healthy coral ecosystems.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Hundred Islands National Park updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
1.9 kn
Olas
0.46 m
Agua
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (16%)
Now: SE (129°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.85m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.06m)

+1.2 m+0.3 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.06m ▼ 12:00 · +0.33m ▲ 03:00 · +1.09m ▼ 13:00 · +0.33m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.7 · very high Aire PM2.59 · good 05:48 17:59
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.5 0.46 9 11mm
09-20 4.1 0.32 9 5mm
09-21 4.3 0.32 8 7mm
09-22 4.4 0.38 8 15mm
09-23 4 0.38 9 18mm
09-24 5.2 0.34 7 18mm
09-25 4 0.2 8 2mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Coral Garden is a dive site within Hundred Islands National Park in the Philippines, one of the country's most visited protected marine reserves. The site sits inside a designated Marine Protected Area, which means coral and marine life receive active conservation status. This protection has helped maintain diverse reef habitats that support a wide range of tropical species. The site is accessible year-round, making it a reliable destination for divers planning trips to the Philippines at almost any time. Being part of a national park system, the area is actively monitored for environmental health, including coral bleaching watch protocols. This monitoring helps ensure the reef stays vibrant and dives remain rewarding. Coral Garden draws divers looking for healthy reef ecosystems in a well-managed setting. The combination of MPA protection and established dive access makes it a solid choice for underwater photographers and reef enthusiasts. Community feedback and video documentation from visitors provide real-world insight into site conditions.

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Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B/C · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 11440km · ~2631kg · €47

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 11h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Coral Garden?

Coral Garden is diveable year-round. The site offers consistent access regardless of season, though local weather and sea conditions should always be checked before booking.

What difficulty level and depths should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not published for this site. Contact local dive operators in the Hundred Islands area for detailed site briefings before your dive.

What marine life will I see?

Coral Garden sits in a healthy reef environment within a Marine Protected Area. Expect tropical reef fish and coral ecosystems typical of the Philippines. Specific species observations are documented by the diving community.

Do I need permits or certifications to dive here?

The site is within Hundred Islands National Park, a protected area. Check with park authorities and local dive operators for current permit requirements and any access restrictions before visiting.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

20 registros · 19 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 feb 2026
×1registros

Turbo petholatus

Gastropoda · Turbinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 jul 2004
×1registros

Phyllidia picta

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 jul 2004
×1registros

Paguroidea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
26 jul 2004
×1registros

Morula spinosa

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jul 2004
×1registros

Drupella

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jul 2004
×1registros

Nephtheis fascicularis

Ascidiacea · Clavelinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jul 2004
×1registros

Tetralia glaberrima

Malacostraca · Tetraliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jul 2004
×1registros

Cryptochiridae

Malacostraca · Cryptochiridae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jul 2004
×1registros

Cheilea

Gastropoda · Hipponicidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 jul 2004
×1registros

Coryphellina exoptata

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 jul 2004
×1registros

Dardanus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 jul 2004
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Coral Garden Free Diving in Coron, Philippines (Go Pro Hero 7 Black 4K)

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  • Awesome video, and you must have amazing capacity to hold your breath!

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Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Sep (3/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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