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Subic Bay Philippines
Wreck dives, weekend logistics, and a surprisingly fun topside base on Luzon's west coast
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 19 sources
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19 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.
- MySubicBay (SBMA tourism) - Getting There - Official SBMA tourism guidance for land/air/sea access, including Manila drive, bus routes, and Grande Island ferry note.
- SBMA Emergency Hotlines (PDF) - Emergency numbers within Subic Bay Freeport Zone (police, fire, medical, rescue).
- SBMA Investors' Guide (PDF) - Ecology and permitting section - Contains SBMA permitting context including dive permit and research permit references.
- Philippines eTravel registration - Official eTravel registration portal for arrivals.
- DOST-PAGASA - Climate of the Philippines - Seasonality overview used for dry/rainy season and monsoon framing.
- PADI Dive Center listing - Scubaholics Subic - Operator presence and services in Subic Bay.
- PADI Dive Center listing - Mango's Dive Center - Operator presence and services in Subic Bay.
- PADI Dive Center listing - Arizona Dive Shop - Operator presence and services in Subic Bay.
- World Triathlon - Asia Triathlon Cup Subic Bay - Example of major annual-ish sports events that can impact accommodation and traffic.
- PinoyFitness - Subic International Marathon 2026 - Example timing of Subic's major running weekend (early February) for season planning.
- VisitMyPhilippines (DOT) - Subic adventure tour feature - Tourism board-style overview of key Subic attractions including forest trails and activities.
- Capas Tourism Office - Mt. Pinatubo tour rates (PDF) - Reference for Mt. Pinatubo tour pricing structure and logistics.
- Buceo Filipinas - Hyperbaric chambers list - Dive-safety resource listing chamber contacts including Subic and Manila.
- Rome2Rio - Manila to Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Driving distance and route options reference (used for approximate transfer distance).
- Rome2Rio - Clark International Airport to Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Transfer distance reference from Clark area.
- Subic Bay International Airport (codes reference) - IATA/ICAO code reference for SFS/RPLB and general airport context.
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (codes reference) - IATA/ICAO code reference for MNL/RPLL.
- Electrical Safety First - Travel adaptor for the Philippines - Reference for Philippines voltage/frequency and plug types.
- Destination hero photo by The Creativv - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@thecreativv