Yacht charter Coron reveals one of the Pacific’s most atmospheric cruising grounds – a cluster of craggy limestone islands in the northern Calamian group where a dozen Japanese World War II shipwrecks rest upright on sandy seabeds at recreational diving depths, twin volcanic lakes shimmer emerald green behind jungle-clad ridgelines, and Kayangan Lake’s cathedral-like limestone bowl is regularly cited as the clearest freshwater body in the Philippines. Around 15 charter yachts service Coron as part of the wider Philippine fleet, including 68′–98′ motor yachts with the manoeuvrability to anchor close to wreck sites, 100′+ superyachts equipped with dive compressors and nitrox, and 55′+ catamarans ideal for families who want to mix reef snorkelling with lake visits and island exploration.
November to May is peak season – north-east trades bring dry skies, 30°C air, and 25–30-metre underwater visibility that makes the wrecks come alive with soft corals, lionfish, and schooling barracuda. June and October offer warmer water and quieter anchorages at softer rates. Daily rates start from approximately $3,000/day plus 12% Philippine VAT and 30–35% APA covering fuel, provisions, and dive logistics. Coron’s singular draw is the intersection of history and nature – few places anywhere let you explore a barnacle-encrusted wartime cargo hold in the morning, swim in a volcanic lake framed by cathedral cliffs at noon, and kayak through a mangrove channel alive with hornbills and monitor lizards by late afternoon.
Dive into wreck-site logistics, lake permits, and the best anchorages around the Calamian Islands in our comprehensive Coron destination guide.
Chart a course through history and nature with curated Coron charter itineraries linking the Japanese wrecks, Kayangan Lake, and the passage south to El Nido.
The grid above showcases around 15 yachts available for Coron charters – motor yachts from 68′, superyachts over 100′, and catamarans from 55′. Weekly rates start from approximately $21,000. Narrow your search by type, guest capacity, length, or rate, then speak with Boatcrowd’s charter specialists to arrange wreck-dive guides, lake permits, and a bespoke itinerary across the Calamian Islands.
For peak-season departures between November and April, booking six to eight months ahead is recommended – the best dive-equipped yachts fill early during the driest months. The shoulder periods of May and October–November offer excellent diving conditions with more vessel availability and can often be arranged four to five months in advance.
Access to the wreck sites requires fees payable to the local municipal government and, in some cases, advance registration with the Coron dive authority. Your Boatcrowd broker or on-board dive guide coordinates all permits and arranges a certified local wreck-dive guide who knows the penetration routes, currents, and safety protocols for each site.
The base rate covers the yacht, professional crew, insurance, and standard equipment including snorkelling gear. Fuel, provisions, beverages, wreck-site and lake-entry fees, and dive-guide services are funded through the APA (30–35% of the charter fee). Philippine VAT at 12% applies to the base rate, and any unspent APA is returned at the end of the charter.
Yes – the southbound passage from Coron through the Linapacan Strait to El Nido is one of the most celebrated yacht routes in Southeast Asia, passing pristine uninhabited islands and some of the clearest water in the Pacific. Your Boatcrowd broker can also design extended itineraries connecting Coron with the Visayan dive sites of Malapascua and Moalboal via a repositioning leg.
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