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Overview

Amphibi-ko Resort and Dive Center is a Japanese-owned PADI 3-Star and SDI dive center with 15 rooms on the National Highway in Coron Town, Palawan. The property sits in Barangay Poblacion 5, a two-minute walk from Coron Public Market.

The dive center operates from its own private pier at the rear of the property. Dive boats depart directly from the pier — no transfers needed. The operation uses Aqua Lung, Apeks, and Suunto equipment.

Sky Restaurant on the upper floor serves Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino dishes with elevated views over Coron Bay.

Accommodation & Facilities

Rooms are compact and recently renovated. All 15 units have AC, private bathroom with hot water, and free WiFi.

  • Rooms: 15 total — 4 premium rooms (mini-fridge), 4 deluxe, 1 deluxe twin, 2 standard, and 4 fan rooms. All with TV and private bathroom.
  • Facilities: Private pier and boardwalk with sunset deck, 24/7 security, water dispenser in lobby, clothes drying area outside rooms.
  • Dining: Sky Restaurant — Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino menu. Open 7am–9pm daily. Breakfast available.

The boardwalk and sunset deck double as a gathering spot between dives and after dinner.

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Dive Center & Operations

Amphibi-ko runs daily dive trips from its private pier to Coron Bay wrecks, reef sites, and lakes. The center accepts both resort guests and walk-in divers from town.

  • Training: PADI 3-Star Dive Center and SDI. Courses from Discover Scuba through Divemaster. Deep Diver and Wreck Diver specialties. Enriched Air Nitrox certification.
  • Equipment: Full rental gear — Aqua Lung, Apeks, Suunto. Rental regulators and dive computers available. Gear rinse and storage at the dive shop.
  • Boats: Banca-style boats departing from the private pier. Day trips include lunch on the boat. Three-dive day trip packages available.
  • Guides: Local divemasters and instructors. English-speaking. Known for wreck penetration guiding.

Walk-in divers from Coron Town get the same boat and guide access as resort guests.

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Daily Experience

Dive boats leave from the private pier each morning. Gear pickup and briefing happen at the dive shop at the end of the boardwalk. Three-dive day trips include lunch served on the boat between sites.

Afternoons are free for exploring Coron Town on foot — the market, restaurants, and shops are within walking distance. Mount Tapyas trailhead is a 17-minute walk.

Evenings shift to Sky Restaurant for dinner with bay views. The sunset deck fills around 5pm as boats return to port.

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Best For

Budget-conscious divers who want a town-based dive center with its own pier and direct boat access. Course students from Open Water through Divemaster benefit from the combined PADI and SDI course range.

Works well for solo travelers and backpackers who want wreck diving without an island resort commitment. Most appreciated by divers who prefer walking-distance access to Coron Town after diving.

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