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Okikawa Maru

One of the largest dive-able wrecks in the world — Coron's go-to Wreck Specialty training site.

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About okikawa maru

Okikawa Maru was a 168 m Japanese oil tanker sunk in the 24 September 1944 US strike. She is one of the largest wrecks in Coron Bay — main deck at 10–16 m, the bottom at 26 m. Penetration is straightforward and she has become the standard Wreck Diving Specialty training site in the region.

Marine life is excellent — large schools of fusiliers, groupers, batfish, lionfish in the shadows, occasional turtles. The hull has thick soft-coral growth in the shallow sections.

Advanced Open Water + Wreck specialty for penetration; AOW alone for the external swim. Day boats from Coron town run her year-round.

When to dive with Okikawa Maru

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CoronPhilippines
High probabilitySeasonal / shoulderOff-season
Best months overall: every month. Year-round. Visibility 15–25 m, best Mar–May.

Where to dive with Okikawa Maru

1 destination across SE Asia — peak seasons vary by location, so plan your trip around the right destination AND the right month.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to dive with okikawa maru?
Year-round. Visibility 15–25 m, best Mar–May.
What's the best destination for first-timers?
Coron is the easiest entry point — short flights, beginner-friendly conditions, and reliable sightings during peak months.
What certification do I need?
No — Open Water certification is enough for okikawa maru encounters. Most sightings happen above 18m on standard recreational dives.
Photography tips?
Wide-angle for the hull stretching into the distance — get the diver small in the frame for scale.

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