CORON, Philippines
14th - 20th oct 2025
An exploration trip
Our pro photographer will capture you among
Majestic limestone formations
Dugongs and Manta rays
WW2 shipwrecks
Mysterious halocline lagoons
Nature’s photo-studio in the Philippines
Getting There
Fly to Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) or Cebu (Mactan-Cebu International Airport), then take a connecting flight to Coron (Busuanga Airport).
Direct flights to Manila are available from major cities like Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
From Busuanga airport, we’ll arrange your transfer to the hotel.
Who’s this trip for?
Level 1 freedivers up*
Looking to start exploring under breath hold
Interested in a professionally photo documented trip
Looking for a safe, comfortable and meticulously organised tour
Wishing to upskill their depth freediving skills in a relaxed, fun way
*Please note this is not a certificate course. For safety, participants must have basic free dive training.
If you would like to have a freediving course done at this location prior to the trip dates, please contact us
About the Photographer
XJ Toh (Toh Xing Jie): Visionary Underwater Photographer, Storyteller, Explorer
From the moment I held a camera, it became more than a tool—it became a bridge to unseen worlds and untold stories. What began as a passion has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of capturing the extraordinary. With a foundation in the creative agency world, I bring a rare blend of artistic vision and strategic storytelling, crafting images that resonate deeply.
Drawn by the ocean’s mystery, I’ve dived into its depths to reveal its beauty and secrets. Specializing in underwater and fashion photography, I chase moments like gliding alongside manta rays, capturing bioluminescence, and framing the connection between humans and the wild.
Globally recognized, my accolades include Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. But beyond awards, my greatest joy is sharing these transformative underwater adventures, inspiring profound connections to the ocean. Dive with me—let’s create something unforgettable.
Instagram:
Land Profile @tohxingjie
Underwater Profile @uglydiving
Our Accomodation For The Week
We believe that good diving means good rest and recuperation so all of our hotels are chosen with this in mind. Clean, comfortable beds, air-conditioned rooms, bathrooms with hot water and a varied food selection is standard on this trip.
Daily Adventure Plan
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Day 1 - Arrival at Busuanga orientation and briefing
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Day 2 - Aban the Dugong and Manta Rays
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Day 3 - Island hopping and Shipwreck dives
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Day 4 - Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoons and final shipwreck
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Day 5 - Departure
Coron Trip Features
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Pool front rooms with AC
Single and Double occupancy available
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Calm conditions in sheltered lagoons
Good visibility
A wide variety of marine geology, flora and fauna including
Reefs
Shipwrecks
Plane wrecks
Dugongs
Fish
Manta rays
Misty water layers (holocline)
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Patricia - Tour Leader
XJ - One of Singapore’s best pro photographers and film makers
Michael - our local partner who works with us on logistics, safety and additional video footage
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Optional workshops :
Duck dives
Technique
Equalisation
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(Flights are not included)
International participants will need to fly to Manila or Cebu first.
Domestic flights to Coron
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Single occupancy / person $xxx
Double occupancy / person $xxx
FAQs
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The trip includes all transfers from Manado and is fully catered with three sumptuous meals per day.
You may wish to take some time to explore for yourself. Here’s some example prices:
Water taxi to the mainland: 30-50 USD
Restaurant meal: 5-20 USD
Local resto meal: 3-5 USD
Bottle of water: 1 USD -
Bring all your freediving equipment. In emergencies we have equipment to rent, but as this is a depth training trip we advise you to bring gear you are familiar with. This includes weights. Contact us if you have any special requests about this.
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Balmy.
Water is constantly 28-30c.
A tropical (1-2mm) wetsuit is advised however for sun and reef protection as well as for longer training sessions.
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Fire us an email. We are super friendly.
