Smooth Snorkeling at CYC Beach, Coron, Palawan : Travel Guide + Budget

CORON, Palawan is best known for SNORKELING and KAYAKING. It is a first class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines with the eastern half of Busuanga Island, all of Coron Island and about 50 other islets stretching as far as Tara Island in the Northeast and Canip Island in the South. All of these islands are part of the Calamian Archipelago in Northern Palawan that separates the South China Sea from the Sulu Sea.

CYC Beach or Coron Youth Club is known for mangroves and rock formations.  It has wider beaches on the main island of Coron.  One of the famous stops during a tour.  Unlike the other beaches, it is quite far from the open sea. The water is crystal clear with far stretching powdery white sand.  People enjoy swimming and snorkeling here too.

All set on the boat ready for the island hopping

HOW TO GET THERE

Airlines

*Cebu Pacific. This airlines offers promos every now and then especially on Philippine holidays. Just be vigilant.  Once you arrived Coron Airport, you take a van going to the city proper for 150 php.

"I subscribed for the GetGo.  Go to this link to be updated of the promos."

https://www.cebupacificair.com/pages/sign-up-newsletter

*Philippines Airlines. This airlines has daily flights from Manila. The rate is not too high nor cheap. 

*SkyJet Airlines. It has 3 flights everyday from Manila. 

Boats/Ferries

*2GO Ferry. This is a famous shipping line. It has two trips (Tuesday and Friday - 1:30 PM) a week from Manila and Puerto Princesa to Coron. From Coron to Manila every Sunday and Friday at 4:30 PM.

"I've boarded this ship since I was a teener going to Manila from Cotabato City and vice versa. So far, by experience, its a five star for me."

From PPS to Coron, also two times in a week (Saturday & Wednesday - 11:50 PM). Coron to PPS every Saturday and Wednesday at 9 PM. 

*Montenegro Lines has ferries between El Nido to Coron for 1,760 something. Check out their facebook page for more updated rates.

*Atienza Shipping Line. It has a ferry that sails from Manila to Coron every Saturday and Wednesday. 

Around Coron

Within proper is 10 php per head . Going to the airport 20 php per head.

Enjoying my snorkel gears

resting after the snorkel after seeing a smack of jelly fish

BUDGET

Entrance Fee :  FREE

Standard Boat Rates:
2000 php (2-4 pax)
2500 php (5-8 pax)
3000 php (9-15 pax)
Note:  The rates above do not include entrance fees, guide fee, and food.

Tour Guide Fee:  500 php

SMART GUIDE & TIPS

* Always listen and follow the instructions of the tour guide.   

*  Bring enough cash you need.  There are atms there but better be ready.
*  Make sure to secure your cellphone and camera in a waterproof bag/pouch.

*  Bring your own snorkeling gears if you don't want to rent.
*  Bring extra dry clothes and towel just for changing-up.
*  Wear your vest and snorkeling gear properly. It's easy.

*  Apply enough sun block/ lip balm.

*  Don't litter. Secure wastes in a bag.  

*  Apply mosquito repellent too.