Busuanga, home to Coron Island, offers world-class freediving training in uniquely diverse environments. The region’s combination of thermal lakes, shallow wrecks, and crystal-clear reefs creates ideal conditions for beginners through advanced athletes.
Barracuda Lake (Luluyuwan Lake) is Busuanga’s crown jewel for freediving instruction. This volcanic lake features a mysterious thermocline—a warm surface layer over cold, mineral-rich depths that creates an ethereal underwater fog. The lake’s beautiful underwater rock formations provide perfect depth markers and safety zones for students learning breath-hold techniques. Freediving Coron, the longest-running freediving school in Palawan (est. 2016), has trained hundreds of students here, offering Apnea Total, PADI Freediver, and Molchanovs courses from beginner to instructor level.
Lusong Gunboat offers the perfect shallow wreck for early freediving certifications. Sunk to just 10 meters on its side, this WWII Japanese submarine hunter is accessible to snorkelers and novice freedivers alike. The wreck’s bow reaches 12 meters, ideal for practicing desensitization and equalization in a controlled environment. Crystal-clear water and encrusted coral gardens make every training session visually spectacular.
Lusong Coral Garden, adjacent to the gunboat, is Coron’s top-rated reef for freediving. A gentle current pushes divers along the shelf, allowing you to glide effortlessly while practicing longest-distance dives.
Busuanga’s freediving sites combine safety, beauty, and unique underwater phenomena. Train with experts and discover what breath-hold diving truly means.
