

Best for advanced divers, 20-42m, boat entry, mild current.
The Kyokuzan Maru is a Japanese WWII wreck resting on a sandy bottom at 42 metres, with its upper structure starting at 20 metres. This advanced dive site features an overhead environment that requires wreck certification for penetration. Divers should be aware of entanglement risks from old rigging and fishing line within the holds. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 28 and 30C. Due to the depth, careful management of nitrogen narcosis and decompression limits is essential. The site is accessible only by boat, and a surface marker buoy is required for all ascents due to local boat traffic.
12.16217, 120.15530
Carry redundant cutting tools inside the wreck, as fishing line and old rigging accumulate in low-visibility sections near the lower holds. A dive computer with a decompression algorithm is non-negotiable at this site, and boat traffic in the area makes a surface marker buoy essential for every ascent.
30 minutes by banca.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-42m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
The wreck provides a habitat for various reef fish and invertebrates that have colonised the structure over time.
No, this is an advanced dive site requiring wreck certification due to the depth and overhead environment.
The wreck sits on a sand bottom at 42 metres, with the upper structure accessible from 20 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; boat access is required to reach the location.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as the wreck structure begins at 20 metres depth.
Diving at Kyokuzan Maru in Coron requires the following certifications: Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kyokuzan Maru in Coron. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kyokuzan Maru in Coron are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kyokuzan Maru in Coron typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kyokuzan Maru in Coron typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.