Things to do in Palawan Province, Mimaropa: The Best Reefs

July 8, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover the best top things to do in Palawan Province, Philippines including Tubbataha Reef, Banawa Sand Bar, Small Lagoon Reef, Coral Garden, Twin Peaks Reef, Long Beach, Skeleton Reef, Manta Ray Reef.
Restaurants in Palawan Province

1. Tubbataha Reef

92 nautical miles southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island Philippines +63 905 493 5435 http://www.tubbatahareef.org/
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 188 reviews

Tubbataha Reef

Reviewed By DianneA271 - Brisbane, Australia

My husband and I had booked a live aboard dive trip to Tubbataha to go to sea aboard Expedition Fleet's M/V Oceanic lll Explorer on 26th March 2020. I'd been dealing directly with Janet and Lars Chua who run the fleet. I'd read many reviews for this wonderful location, travelling with Expedition Fleet and in nearly every one Janet's name appeared as a great person to deal with. For the months leading up to our sailing date there was so much helpful friendly advice and super prompt replies from Janet. Very sadly on 16th March we were told everything in the Philippines was shutting down due to Corona. Airports, and all other transport, hotels, restaurants and all dive stores were to close. All tourists including us were given 48 hours to leave or we could be stranded there for months. I reached out to Janet by e-mail asking her advice and she located a private charter to take us from Coron where we were to Clark airport. It was only because of Janet's help we managed to flee. The airport near Coron Town had already closed, with the exception of the few charter flights ferrying tourists north. Tubbataha was the star of our 5 week holiday which was cut down to 2 weeks with the panic to evacuate. I am so grateful to Janet for all her help and Pete and I are determined to get to Tubbataha as soon as the world's restrictions are lifted. Dianne.

2. Banawa Sand Bar

Dumaran, Palawan Island Philippines
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Banawa Sand Bar

3. Small Lagoon Reef

Double Island, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan Island Philippines
Excellent
56%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Small Lagoon Reef

4. Coral Garden

Calis Point, Coron, Busuanga Island Philippines
Excellent
70%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 534 reviews

Coral Garden

Reviewed By andrewkenneth - Suva, Fiji

If you are looking to see masive giant clams with lots of nemos then this is your tour. The giant clams are so big that it is almost unreal but believe me it is real because i have seen it and iam not kidding, you will be amazed with the sizes of the graint clams. The coral garden has so much to offer when you are snorkelling here and it is beautifully filled with life. Dont forget you snorkelling gears and reef shoes. Hope you have the same enjoyable experience as i did when i visited the coral garden.

5. Twin Peaks Reef

Twin Peaks Reef Coron, Palawan Island 5322 Philippines
Excellent
80%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Twin Peaks Reef

6. Long Beach

San Vicente, Palawan Island Philippines +63 917 898 1048 http://www.clubagutaya.net
Excellent
59%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Long Beach

Reviewed By ExplorewithEloie

The best beach vacations are those spent to connect with oneself and the significant others - a partner, friend, siblings, children,etc. And such connections can only be realized in the solitude and calmness brought just by the sound of the waves. Only Long Beach in San Vicente provides such a backdrop as compared to its neighboring El Nido or the definitely crowded Boracay. Sleep & be awaken with the murmuring waves and chirping of the birds. Bask in the greenery of your surroundings. Everything at much more value than your normal beach destinations. Lounging in a hammock definitely guaranteed.

7. Skeleton Reef

Coron, Busuanga Island Philippines
Excellent
39%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 197 reviews

Skeleton Reef

Reviewed By JuanMarko - Laguna Province, Philippines

Check out the video on YT just search "Skeleton Wreck by Juan Marko" and see how stunning and jaw dropping the place is.

8. Manta Ray Reef

San Vicente, Palawan Island Philippines

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