Skip the long bangka ride and reach Malcapuya, Ditaytayan sandbar and Bulog Dos in under an hour with a private speedboat out of Coron. White sand, shallow reefs and quick transfers make this a practical day trip for families and snorkelers.
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A morning tide lifts the speedboat out of Coron Harbor and the wind immediately replaces the town’s chatter with the steady slap of wake. In under an hour the shoreline opens — long sweeps of white sand, shallow turquoise shelves and palm-studded islets where the heat smells of salt and coconut. Malcapuya’s broad crescent invites sunbathing and snorkeling; Ditaytayan’s sugar-flat sandbar reads like a shoreline drawn in chalk; Bulog Dos offers quieter shallows for a late-afternoon dip.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity: suitable for travelers comfortable sitting on a boat for several hours and doing short swims and shallow snorkeling.
Wildlife
History
The Calamian Islands have long been navigational and subsistence zones for coastal communities; Culion and nearby islands also have layered histories from Spanish-era trade to 20th-century health facilities on Culion Island.
Conservation
These reefs are sensitive to anchoring and sunscreen chemicals—choose operators who use mooring buoys and encourage reef-safe products.
Reserve your spot on the Best Coron Beaches to Malcapuya & Ditaytayan via Speedboat today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book early-morning departures
Winds are typically lighter before midday, making transfers smoother and snorkeling clearer.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The tour visits live coral areas—use reef-safe SPF to reduce harm and protect marine life.
Pack a dry bag and spare clothes
Boat rides and shallow wading can soak belongings; a dry bag keeps electronics and layers safe.
Wear water shoes
Sandy beaches give way to rocky reef entries—shoes protect against sharp coral and sea urchins.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the coral ecosystems visited on the snorkel stops.
summer
Snorkel mask (personal)
Comfort and fit are better with your own mask; tour provides standard gear.
Dry bag (10–20L)
Keeps phone, wallet and change of clothes dry during boat transfers and beach landings.
Water shoes
Useful for entering/exiting reefs and walking on sandbars with rubble or shells.