Meet the Dugongs of Coron

Swimming with Giants

A Guide to Dugong Watching in Busuanga

If you’re looking for a truly “once-in-a-lifetime” encounter, you find it at the northern shores of Busuanga. While Coron is famous for its shipwrecks and crystal lagoons, the chance to meet a Dugong (often called the “Sea Cow”) is arguably the most unique experience the region has to offer.
These gentle, herbivorous mammals are rare, shy, and incredibly majestic. Busuanga is one of the few places on Earth where you can ethically and reliably get into the water with them.

Dugong Watching

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Dugong Watching

Visit the Dugongs near Calauit

The dugong watching program in Coron and Busuanga isn’t just a tourist attraction; it’s a model for sustainable tourism.
Ethically Regulated: Strict guidelines ensure that humans do not disturb the ecological balance or stress the animals.
Conservation Focused: Your visit helps fund the protection of the seagrass meadows these giants call home.
Natural Interaction: Unlike “feeding” tours elsewhere, these encounters happen on the dugongs’ terms in their natural habitat.

3 Ways to Meet the Sea Cows
Depending on your budget and how you like to move in the water, there are three primary ways to organize your trip:

Option	Best For…	What to Expect
Group Snorkel Tour from 5500 PHP pp	Budget-conscious travelers	Departs from Coron Town by van. A boat takes you north to the bay for a surface-level view and a few precious minutes in the water.
Scuba Diving from 6000 PHP pp	Deep-sea enthusiasts	Organized by Dugong Dive Center. This is widely considered the best way for scuba divers to observe them calmly from the seabed as they graze.
Freediving with private boat from 6000 PHP pp	Confident swimmers	Organized by Barracuda-Club for Freedivers. For those who want to glide silently and gracefully alongside these mammals without the bubbles of a tank.

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