Ocean Deep - Diver Training Center (PADI) - Subic Bay

Ocean Deep in Subic Bay is a solid choice for PADI certifications. It’s a straightforward operation, good for divers looking to complete courses without fuss. You’ll find them well-equipped for training, especially if you're local to the area or prefer to get certified away from busier tourist spots. Expect a no-frills, practical approach to dive education.

Location: Subic Bay, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 16.598900, 120.300870

Dive Sites Near Ocean Deep - Diver Training Center (PADI)

Ocean Deep - Diver Training Center (PADI) 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