I prefer smaller dive shops to get a friendlier, more personalized service. El Dive delivers on…read morethis with a smile. The owner is super friendly, the dive masters are friendly and helpful, and the food on the boat is delicious! This a great laid back place, and you can get a drink while you sign up for a magnificent day of diving.

Angel, Tinadoy, Ryan, and I'm forgetting the rest of the crew who helped us on the Dennis One on…read more3/3/25. This crew was simply the BEST. Very wholesome, funny, easy-going crew that put our experience above ALL. Please ensure you reciprocate with a review as this helps them out tremendously. Also - if Calamian Islands is reading this, could you please somehow ensure the rest of the unnamed crew gets recognized? They embodied the soul of the Philippines of enjoying life together and its something that brought the entire boat together as a group. The waves were a bit rocky on one of the snorkel spots, and Angel was able to pull 3 of the others along with him. The crew and some of us were making fun of how exhausted he was but its all in good teasing. But that just shows how much care they have for us and each other. This is a very extensive physical journey so please be prepared for that. Bring swimming shoes but you can do the whole thing in slides/slippers. Also, I don't have a good control on my stomach so look to purchase Lomotil for this trip if you can. This is an excursion I will remember for the rest of my life. And its simply the top one I was excited for when visiting Busanga/Coron; and it simply lived beyond those expectations. Imagine a day full of swimming and at the end, you cap it off with a sunset and some turon (Filipino deep fried sweet banana dessert) You know what you like. Adventurous? Do it. Swipe and figure it out later.

Calamianes Expedition Tours is one of the tour sign up places here in Coron Town. Pick a package,…read moresign up, the next morning, show up bright and early at their office. Make sure you're ready for an adventure because you're definitely in for a darn good time. We signed up for their one day, 5 to 6 spots for snorkeling, swimming and a bit of hiking even. Everything that you'll be needing can be rented at their office where everybody first meets at bright and early in the morning. If you don't already have one in hand, you may rent snorkels and or water shoes. Then your they'll take you to the boats where there you meet your crew and your guide. I'd also like to mention our group that day was awesome. We all connected right in the beginning when we all met for free complimentary. Americans, Local Filipinos, Czech, Germans,, all interacting and having a darn good time. Coral Gardens, CYC beach, Twin Cove, Hidden Lagoon then Last but not the least, Kayangan Lake. All of the spots that we went to were very beautiful. The corals were all lively and had tons of colorful fishies swimming around. The CYC beach was really cool as well, swim out from the boat into the beach and enjoy the whole island by yourselves. Twin cove was really nice, our guide says that a Napoleon fish frequents that spot, and if we're lucky we get to see it swimming around. This is where we had our picnic in the boat as well. It was a really nice buffet style lunch, came with bottled water. After lunch we did some diving off the roof of the boat. That was some good fun. Then hidden lagoon to experience some Thermaclimb. Kayangan lake was definitely a fitting end to a wonderful day snorkeling and island hopping. Thank you very much Calamianes Expeditions for a wonderful experience. You really know how to put together a great Coron Snorkeling experience. You guys are definitely one of the best tour experiences here in Coron Town Proper.

Mixed reviews, beautiful island but problems started after arrival…read more Hotel was not functional, no hot water, no electricity for most of trip. Only way out of the island is a boat, and we had a dispute with some charges, and they would not let us off until we paid the bill. Felt like we had no choice but to pay or we'd be stuck !

Wow loved Discovery Island. Our adventure starts at the airport, where what seems to be 20 people…read moreare crammed into a mini van. We then drive at break neck speed over roads, paths, and cattle farms. We arrive at Coron docks and board a small boat for a relaxing 10 minute ride to the island. The island is just off shore by a few hundred feet, but is worlds away from Coron town. The island itself is a lush paradise. We are greeted with iced tea by the staff. They quickly explain our tour option for the following days, and show us around. The resort has A few simple amenities. Pool, restaurant and bar. The cabins we stayed in are simple rooms. They have two twin beds, a table and two lamps. There is a bathroom with shower , sink and toilet. But be warned sometimes we had no water. Hey it's a island adventure! I just showered at the pool. Remember the reason you are here is ocean fun. We did three tours one per day. Coron Island tour, Malcpuya tour, and Pass island. All are worth the trip. Our tour guide/ fixer/ lifeguard was Eliz. She is the best! Full of local knowledge, and fun. She masterfully guided us thru the next three days, juggling our schedule to arrive at locations without the crowds! The Kayangan lake stop is worth the entire journey! For it we climb 300 steps up the side of the mountain with to a fresh water lake. The is the most beautiful place I have ever seeen! Note: the Discovery island Resort Dive Center is very hilly. The step to our cottage are very steep, and uneven. You have the option of dining at the restaurant on the island of taking a boat in to town. The boat runs every 20 minutes. Just check in at the bar and they will schedule you. They also do a good job of keeping up with who has gone into town, so everyone is accounted for. The food one the island is good as anything in town.

First I want to say that for the most part this place was as advertised. I knew it wasn't luxury…read morewhen booking at $100/night. The daily excursions were AMAZING and for 1700 pesos (around $30 American) worth every penny. My guide for all 3 days was Eliza and she was awesome. The fee included 9a-430 p boat tour guide and lunch. I absolutely could not have been happier with this aspect of my stay. Likewise the surroundings of the hotel were incredible - thanks to Mother Nature. However, the accommodations were more like camping without amenities than a hotel. Our room NEVER had adequate water for a shower and on 2 days we had no water at all. Ended up sort of showering at the pool shower and going by the # of shampoo packets we were far from the only ones doing this. I suggest paying cash for any food or drink. On more than one occasion I was charged more than double and it would have been a nightmare trying to correct when getting room bill! Also at the end of our stay the staff said we didn't pay for one meal that we had paid for. I don't think any of it was malicious just really poor system. Be very aware that if you have any sort of disability/issues climbing A LOT of stairs/inability to climb off boats this is NOT the place for you. I would definitely NOT pay $100/night to stay here again but maybe $ more along the lines of a camping fee.