Wreck Diving in Subic Bay, Philippines
There are a large number of WWII wrecks around Subic Bay. Subic Bay Wreck Diving is quite unique as we have a L2D “Tabby” (Japanese DC-3) airplane, Vietnam era F4 Phantom, a Douglas A-1 Skyraider and even a Spanish American Warship, the “San Quentin“.
Subic Bay offers a perfect habitat for these wrecks as they are tucked in away from most of the harsh weather that can hit the Philippines and which has preserved these historical monuments for decades.
What really makes Subic Bay Philippines a special place for wreck diving is that most of the wrecks fall within the recreational diving limits, which means visiting these fascinating worlds doesn’t require any special technical training.
The amazing history and preservation of these wrecks makes a visit to our community a great place to begin your Subic wreck diving adventure or to continue on what you already know and love.

Shipwreck Dive Sites in Subic Bay

USS New York (ACR-2)
Depth: 16-30 m / 55-100 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water

El Capitan (USS Majaba)
Depth: 4-22 m / 13-73 ft
Diver Level: Open Water

“Nikko Maro” – Banshu Maru No. 52
Depth: 56 m / 180 ft
Diver Level: Technical Divers

San Quentin Subic Wreck
Depth: 12-16 m / 39-52.5 ft
Diver Level: Open Water

Landing Craft Utility (LCU)
Depth: 9-22 m / 30-73 ft
Diver Level: Open Water

Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM)
Depth: 41 m / 135 ft
Diver Level: Deep Diver certified, Technical Divers

Upside Down LCU
Depth: 36 m / 120 ft
Diver Level: Deep Diver, Technical Divers

Kyo Maru Boat Wreck
Depth: 69 m / 226 ft
Diver Level: Technical Divers

USS Lanikai
Depth: 34-36 m / 112-120 ft
Diver Level: Deep Diver Certification

Seian Maru
Depth: 16-27 m / 53-89 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water

Japanese Patrol Boat Wreck
Depth: 18-24 m / 60-80 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water

SS Oryoku Maru ‘The Hellship’
Depth: 17-25 m / 56-82 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water

Landing Ship Tank (LST)
Depth: 26-32 m / 85-105 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water

Arizona House Wreck
Depth: 18-21 m / 59-69 ft
Diver Level: Open Water Diver
Aircraft Wreck Dive Sites in Subic Bay

Douglas Skyraider Wreck
Depth: 36 m / 118 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water & Deep Diver Certified, Technical Divers

L2D “Tabby” (Japanese DC-3/C-47)
Depth: 42-44 m / 138-145 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water & Deep Diver Certified, Technical Divers

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Depth: 40 m / 131 ft
Diver Level: Deep Diver Certified, Technical Divers

Savage A2 (AJ-2) Bomber
Depth: 70 m / 230 ft
Diver Level: Technical Trimix Divers
Other Interesting Wreck Dive Sites in Subic Bay

Bailey Bridges
Depth: 26-32 m / 85-105 ft
Sitting at a depth between 26m – 32m the site consists of two Bailey Bridges along with the forward half of a Landing Craft Mechanised and a single barge, similar to others in the bay. This is a great dive for engineering enthusiasts and divers qualified as Advanced Open Water and above. Located against a sloping reef wall, the site is a unique dive and one to tick off the bucket list. Great for afternoon boat trips due to it’s location within the bay, and an Instructor’s favourite to highlight the benefit of Enriched Air Training.
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water

Beer Barrels
Depth: 25-30 m / 82-98 ft
Diver Level: Advanced Open Water

M3 Half-Tracks
Depth: 37 m / 121 ft
Diver Level: Deep Diver, Technical Divers

Barges
Depth: 4-34 m / 13-11.5 ft
Diver Level: Discover Scuba Divers, Open Water, Advanced Open Water

Cage and Barrel
Depth: 37 m / 121 ft
Diver Level: Deep Diver Certified