Chindonan Dive & Beach Resort

Chindonan Dive and Beach Resort is located on a peaceful island in the heart of Coron Bay, Philippines. The resort's position offers a unique advantage for divers, providing direct access to both a protected house reef and the legendary WWII Japanese shipwrecks that define this region.

Reaching the resort involves a speedboat transfer from the town of Coron, making it a secluded base for those looking to focus on their diving. The setting combines lush mountains and white sand beaches, providing a quiet environment away from the main tourist hubs.

As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, the centre maintains high educational standards. The team includes a full-time in-house PADI Instructor, with additional Divemasters and dive staff supporting operations during the high seasons to ensure professional guidance.

The resort is geared towards both beginners and established divers. For those looking to advance their skills, the academic portions of many courses can be completed via e-learning before you arrive, allowing you to focus on your water work once you are on the island.

The centre offers a comprehensive curriculum of PADI courses. For younger divers, the Bubblemaker programme is available, while the full recreational progression includes Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver, alongside the Emergency First Responder course.

Specialty training is a core part of the offering, with courses such as PADI Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Nitrox, and Night Diver available. For those pursuing a professional path, the centre provides Divemaster training. They also offer the PADI Diver Propelled Vehicle (DPV) specialty, which includes e-learning and certification.

The dive centre is equipped to support a variety of diving needs, offering Nitrox for divers looking to extend their bottom time.

On-site facilities include a bar and restaurant, and the resort provides Starlink WiFi for guests. Accommodation consists of superior and deluxe hillside rooms, each featuring a private bathroom with hot and cold showers.

The marine life around the resort and the surrounding bay is diverse. You can encounter various reef fish, angelfish (Pomacanthidae), and butterflyfish (Chaetodon) navigating the hard corals and reef structures.

In the wider area, larger pelagics and residents include great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) and turtles. If you are exploring towards Bugor Island, you may have the opportunity to see a sea cow.

Smaller inhabitants of the reef include various species of shrimp (Caridea), rabbitfish, and venomous sea snakes. The reef is also home to a variety of colourful corals and reef fish that thrive in the protected house reef.