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Coron Busuanga Island Philippines Cruise Port Guide
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The Philippine government on July 16, 2024, launched the ‘cruise visa waiver,’ making entry into the country easier and seamless for visa-required foreigners vacationing on board cruise ships. Eligible foreigners may apply for the waiver at the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) e-services portal at https://e-services.immigration.gov.ph.
The port at Curon is located in Coron Bay, close to the town center. This is sometimes a tender port.
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Coron is an island (and, with Busuanga Island, a municipality) in the Calamian Group of Islands in northern Palawan, the Philippines. The area has a small population of 32,000 and is known for its fishing, tourism, and diving amongst sunken Japanese warships. Coron Island features large forested limestone sea cliffs overlooking the waters between the two islands.
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Coron Island, located at the northern tip of Palawan in the Philippines, is known for several Japanese shipwrecks World War II vintage. The area around the wrecks has pleasant rock formations which provide for excellent snorkeling opportunities, with underwater visibility extending up to 80 feet.
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Currency:
The local currency is the Philippine peso.
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, and Visa are widely accepted in major establishments throughout the big cities of the Philippines. ATMs are available.
Communication:
Most Filipinos speak English well, no matter their level of education.
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