Planning a trip?
Hotels, dive operators, gear, and how to get here are on the Apo Reef location page.
Overview
Imperial Japanese Navy seaplane tender sunk by US carrier aircraft on 24 September 1944 — Coron's largest warship wreck. The 114 m hull lies on its port side between 22 and 38 m, almost torn in two near the stern where a Kawanishi 'Emily' flying boat once rode metal tracks. The signature sight is the massive seaplane crane fallen off the hull onto the sand, circled by schooling batfish and barracuda. Penetration reaches the engine room and its four diesel engines.
Briefing note
Advanced, depth- and overhead-aware dive. Currents run moderate to strong and are slack-dependent; engine-room and cargo-hold penetration requires wreck certification, lights and a reel.
What you'll see
5 species curated- year-roundLongfin batfish
- year-roundGreat barracuda
- seasonalDogtooth tunaPeak: Mar · Apr · May · Nov · Dec
- year-roundGrouper
- year-roundLionfish
Conditions
| Month | Water | Visibility | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27–29 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Feb | 27–29 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Mar | 27–30 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Apr | 28–30 °C | 12–20 m | moderate |
| May | 28–30 °C | 12–20 m | moderate |
| Jun | 28–29 °C | 8–15 m | moderate |
| Jul | 28–29 °C | 8–15 m | strong |
| Aug | 27–29 °C | 8–15 m | strong |
| Sep | 27–29 °C | 8–15 m | strong |
| Oct | 27–29 °C | 8–15 m | moderate |
| Nov | 27–29 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Dec | 27–29 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
Season calendar
Peak season highlighted · current month outlined
Gear for this site
Beyond the basic kit- Dive light — Engine room and lower-deck penetration sit in darkness - carry a primary plus backup.
- Computer — 38 m multi-level wreck - Nitrox and deco awareness recommended.
Next step
Book your trip to Apo Reef
Hotels, liveaboards, dive operators, gear recommendations, and travel logistics for the whole region.
Plan your trip →Some links earn us a commission. Learn more