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Where to see dugongs in the Philippines

Operators 7Season Year-roundRegions 1Published prices 5Encounter formats 4
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A common trap when looking for places to see dugongs in the Philippines is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dugong as a target species, 7 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Encounters are split into scuba diving, boat-based watching, snorkeling and freediving. Two "dugong tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 5 of the 7 operators (71%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. The dugong season in the Philippines is year-round, according to Diverbliss (dive travel blog) (checked Sep 14, 2026). The source singles out Nov–May. The dugongs off Calauit in northern Busuanga can be met all year, and the dry season from November to May is named as the recommended time. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.

Dugong season in the Philippines

Year-round

  1. JanJanuary: in season, singled out
  2. FebFebruary: in season, singled out
  3. MarMarch: in season, singled out
  4. AprApril: in season, singled out
  5. MayMay: in season, singled out
  6. JunJune: in season
  7. JulJuly: in season
  8. AugAugust: in season
  9. SepSeptember: in season
  10. OctOctober: in season
  11. NovNovember: in season, singled out
  12. DecDecember: in season, singled out

Months the source singles out: Nov–May

The dugongs off Calauit in northern Busuanga can be met all year, and the dry season from November to May is named as the recommended time.

Source: Diverbliss (dive travel blog) · Scuba Diving With Dugongs In Palawan · checked Sep 14, 2026

7 listed operators

Dugong season

Dugongs in other countries

Other marine life in the Philippines

Activities in the Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Where can you see dugongs in the Philippines?

7 operators name the dugong as a target species. Main regions: Coron & Busuanga.

Do you have to get in the water to see dugongs?

Formats on record: scuba diving, boat-based watching, snorkeling and freediving. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.

When is dugong season?

The dugong season in the Philippines is year-round, according to Diverbliss (dive travel blog) (checked Sep 14, 2026). The source singles out Nov–May. The dugongs off Calauit in northern Busuanga can be met all year, and the dry season from November to May is named as the recommended time.

Will I definitely see them?

No. Dugongs are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.