CEBU CITY
Protected Area
Marine Reserve No.1
Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks - CEBU CITY offers some of Subic Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
The Cebu City wreck in Subic Bay is a personal favourite, a real standout in a bay full of them. This old passenger ferry, sunk back in '94 after a collision, sits upright at 27 metres, pretty much intact. We love how accessible it is for exploring, with massive cargo holds you can easily penetrate. Just remember your lights; it gets properly dark inside. Schools of fusiliers swirl around the superstructure, so thick they almost block out the light sometimes, and we always spot lionfish perched on railings, patient as statues. It’s got that slightly eerie, frozen-in-time feel that only wrecks can deliver, especially when you push a bit deeper into the passenger decks. We'd suggest going early in the morning, before the boat traffic picks up, to really appreciate the quiet grandeur of it all. This site is fantastic for advanced open water divers keen on wreck penetration without too much risk, but still offering plenty to see from the outside for less experienced wreck divers.
Typical CEBU CITY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to CEBU CITY
Dive shops near CEBU CITY
Blueworld Dive Center
Scuba Academy Manila
Dive Buddies Philippines
Divers Point
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CEBU CITY
CEBU CITY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CEBU CITY, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.77°C
86°F
Current Speed
4.12 cm/s
Direction: N (14°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.085 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.32 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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