Philippines · Coron Bay

Akitsushima

Also known as: Akitsushima Maru

Best time to dive

October to June; July to September

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - wreck lies too deep

Safety notes

Deep wreck penetration, silt-out risk in engine rooms, reported live ammunition on board - avoid disturbing; treat as a war grave and dive respectfully

Permits & fees

Wreck/environmental fee likely bundled into dive center trip fees; exact PHP amount not confirmed

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Coron

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.