DAE YOUNG - Palawan
The Dae Young, she’s a proper ship, not just a pile of scrap. We love how her bow pokes out of the water, a stark marker against the flat blue, then just drops away to the seabed. It’s an eerie feeling, seeing that exposed metal, knowing what lies beneath. She went down in ‘70, a motor vessel on her way to Keeling, and the years have been kind to her, allowing a good layer of growth to take hold. Our favourite part is the engine room, surprisingly accessible if you’re comfortable with overhead environments and have the right training. Light filters in, casting long shadows, and you’ll find schools of snapper schooling inside, along with a few resident lionfish tucked into corners. Outside, the decks are draped in soft corals, purple and green, with nudibranchs working their way along the railings. We’d suggest hitting this one early morning, before the currents pick up too much, for the best visibility. You’ll spend most of your dive around the 15-20 metre mark, with plenty to explore on the upper decks even if penetration isn't your thing. It’s a fantastic wreck dive for those who appreciate history and a good amount of marine life.
- Location
- Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 9.033333, 116.683334
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 0m
Best Time to Dive in Palawan
The warmest water temperatures in Palawan occur in January, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
- February: 29.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
- March: 29.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
- April: 29.0°C (air: 28.6°C)
- May: 29.0°C (air: 29.1°C)
- June: 29.0°C (air: 28.5°C)
- July: 29.0°C (air: 28.2°C)
- August: 29.0°C (air: 28.4°C)
- September: 29.0°C (air: 28.1°C)
- October: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
- November: 29.0°C (air: 28.2°C)
- December: 29.0°C (air: 27.8°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Palawan
- Alicia Annie Reef (reef)
- Amy Douglas Reef (reef)
- An Nhon Nam Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Ardasier Reef (reef)
- ASIA PACIFIC - 0m (wreck)
- Bahura
- Bãi cạn Nâu Bắc Lớn - 5-15m (reef)
- Baker Reef (reef)
- Baker Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Baker Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Bamford Reef (reef)
- Bamford Reef (reef)
- Barque Canada Reef (reef)
- Bin Reef (reef)
- Block 1
Marine Life in Palawan
Home to 6 recorded species including 2 other, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sharks & rays.
Notable Species
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Fig cone (Conus figulinus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Noble Cone (Conus nobilis) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Bluespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) - Sharks & Rays
Recommended Packing List for DAE YOUNG
Based on average water temperature of 29.0°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories