Dive Buddies Philippines - Subic Bay
The team at Dive Buddies Philippines are a solid pick if you’re diving Subic Bay. They’re PADI 5-Star, so all the usual courses are on offer, but we really like them for guided dives around the wrecks. They’ve got a real knack for finding the sweet spots on the *USS New York* or the *El Capitan*, even on days when the current is being a bit… enthusiastic. Our favourite thing about Dive Buddies is their divemasters' knowledge of the local history. Diving the *LST* with them, it wasn’t just a wreck dive; it was a tour through a piece of history, complete with stories about the ships and the bay. They’re great at spotting the smaller stuff, too – the morays tucked into the engine room, the occasional turtle gliding over the deck. Visibility in Subic can be a bit hit-and-miss, especially after heavy rain, but their boat captains know the calmer spots. We'd suggest asking for an early morning dive if you want the best chance at clear water and fewer other boats around the popular sites. They’re friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in you having a good day out.
- Location
- Subic Bay, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 14.556940, 121.029400
- Phone
- +63 917 821 4826
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.aquamundosports.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:3061]
- Address
- 4402-B Valdez Street, Poblacion, Makati City, , Manila, 1210 No State, Philippines
Dive Sites Near Dive Buddies Philippines
Dive Buddies Philippines provides access to 15 dive sites in Subic Bay.
- BALDER CHUANCHOW - 4m (wreck)
- BCL - 6m (wreck)
- CAPTAIN UFUK - 8m (wreck)
- CEBU CITY - 27m (wreck)
- CLYDESDALE IV - 5m (wreck)
- Coral Garden (reef)
- DA'KUDOS Beach Resort
- DONA CORAZON II - 0m (wreck)
- Douglas Skyraider (Wreck) - 31m (wreck)
- EILEEN RACHEL - 1m (wreck)
- El Capitan (USS Majaba) - 20m (wreck)
- FEOSO SUN - 24m (wreck)
- FERNANDO J-1 - 20m (wreck)
- FU SAN - 5m (wreck)
- GENERAL SANTOS CITY - 25m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Subic Bay
Best Time to Dive in Subic Bay
The warmest water temperatures in Subic Bay occur in May, averaging 31.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.2°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.4°C
- February: 28.2°C
- March: 29.4°C
- April: 30.5°C
- May: 31.4°C
- June: 31.3°C
- July: 30.8°C
- August: 29.8°C
- September: 30.0°C
- October: 30.4°C
- November: 30.4°C
- December: 29.4°C
Marine Life in Subic Bay
Home to 63 recorded species including 49 reef fish, 6 seagrass & algae, 5 hard corals, 2 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.
Notable Marine Life
- Flagfin Mojarra (Gerres filamentosus) - Reef Fish
- Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
- Crescent Grunter (Terapon jarbua) - Reef Fish
- Bar Eyed Goby (Glossogobius giuris) - Reef Fish
- Green Rrough-backed Puffer (Lagocephalus lunaris) - Reef Fish
- Silver Sillago (Sillago sihama) - Reef Fish
- Common Ponyfish (Leiognathus equula) - Reef Fish
- Toothed Ponyfish (Gazza minuta) - Reef Fish
- Blacktip Ponyfish (Eubleekeria splendens) - Reef Fish
- Honeycomb coral (Favites abdita) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Subic Bay
Based on average water temperature of 30.0°C, currents 3 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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