Akitsushima Wreck
Coron · Philippines
The Akitsushima is Coron's crown jewel — a 118-meter Japanese seaplane tender resting at 28 to 40 meters that is encrusted in hard and soft corals and swarming with lionfish, batfish, and giant frogfish. The ship's immense hull, crane derricks, and intact superstructure create an eerie cathedral effect that experienced wreck divers rank among Southeast Asia's finest. An onboard single-engine floatplane cradle visible through the hold makes this site historically irreplaceable.
Conditions
Depth
28 to 40 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
5 to 15 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Ocellaris Anemonefish
Last confirmed May 25, 2026 · 14 records
Very likely
Most dives
Copperband Butterflyfish
Last confirmed Apr 10, 2026 · 13 records
Very likely
Most dives
Blackspotted Puffer
Last confirmed May 25, 2026 · 14 records
Very likely
Most dives
Scissortail Sergeant
Last confirmed Mar 21, 2026 · 21 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Lionfish
Last confirmed Apr 1, 2026 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Batfish
Last confirmed Apr 1, 2026 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Boring Giant Clam
Last confirmed Apr 9, 2026 · 11 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Giant Frogfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear