Coron Group Dugong and Turtle Watching with Lunch
Overview
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8 hours
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Meet Busuanga’s gentle dugongs on a respectful, small-group experience—then visit Turtle Island for a guided turtle sanctuary stop. Cruise with trained spotters to seagrass meadows, observe dugongs from the boat, and—when conditions allow—join brief, guided snorkel rotations with strict no-touch/no-chase rules. After a light lunch, continue to the sanctuary for a conservation briefing and relaxed reef snorkel (conditions permitting). Includes permits and marine fees, quality snorkel gear, lunch, licensed crew and guide, and hotel transfers within Coron Town Proper. Wildlife is never guaranteed, but every trip follows ethical standards to keep encounters calm and natural. Limited daily slots—reserve early to secure your date.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The rest of the hours will be spent travelling and lunch in the island
Please provide valid identification after booking, this tour needs an identification
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Coron
Glide over Coron’s crystal-clear shallows to Turtle Island, a protected sanctuary where green sea turtles feed on seagrass in calm, shallow water. After a short safety and etiquette briefing, join your guide for an easy snorkel to observe turtles in their natural habitat—no touching, no chasing, just respectful, up-close encounters. Small-group timing, spotter guides, and provided life vests make it relaxed and beginner-friendly. Wildlife sightings are likely but never guaranteed; conditions and schedules may adjust for weather to keep the experience safe and responsible.
Coron
Encounter Busuanga’s gentle dugongs in a respectful, small-group experience—then cap the day with a visit to Turtle Island, a local turtle sanctuary supporting sea-turtle conservation. Travel with trained spotters to seagrass meadows, observe dugong behavior, and—when conditions allow—snorkel from a safe distance. After lunch, continue to Turtle Island for a guided sanctuary orientation and a relaxed reef/snorkel stop. Includes permits, marine fees, snorkel gear, lunch, and hotel transfers (select areas). Wildlife sightings are likely but never guaranteed.
What‘s Included
Tourist Transport
Pickup and Drop off
Drinking Water
Boat Transfer
Lunch
Dugong Guide
Entrance Fee
Other expenses not listed above
Tips and Gratuity
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Coron Group Dugong and Turtle Watching with Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The drive over was very...
Jody A,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The drive over was very interesting as the driver and the person looking for guests seemed very new at it, and was not fully prepared. They did a back and forth pickup between all the guests and only picked up breakfast last minute, which added around 45 minutes to our departure. Boat was great though, Kuya Gaspar was very friendly, and in fact was the one who made an effort to connect with guests, others on the tour seemed really shy. You can get this tour for 4500 on the island or on hotels. I felt very sad about finding that out.
Dog abuse
Jordan s,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The day trip itself was fairly average and could have been enjoyable, but unfortunately it was completely overshadowed by a very distressing incident on the beach. A man was aggressively abusing dogs with a large stick with nails on it in full view of other visitors. It was upsetting to witness and created an uncomfortable, unsafe atmosphere that ruined what should have been a relaxing experience. What made it worse was the apparent lack of intervention or control in the area. Situations like this should never be allowed to happen, especially on a trip that’s meant to be enjoyable for everyone. Until better supervision and clear action are taken to prevent this kind of behaviour, I wouldn’t recommend this day trip.
Dugong watching tour!
thomasrT9724GY,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is absolutely a must try tour! i heard that this is new so we gave it a try! and never disappoint, seacow and turtle in one day! thank you!
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