FU SAN - Subic Bay

The FU SAN is a surprisingly fun dive, especially when you’re looking for something shallow and relaxed in Subic. We love it for its sheer accessibility; sitting upright at a max depth of 5 metres, it’s practically a snorkel. This isn't some dramatic, deep wreck, but its size, 117 metres long, means you still get that proper wreck feeling. The FU SAN ran aground in a typhoon back in '74, and you can really see how the bay has claimed it over the decades. Glide over the deck, which is now a bustling flat for small reef fish. You'll spot schools of juvenile snapper flitting in and out of the rusted holds. We've often found ourselves just hovering, watching the nudibranchs inching their way across the barnacle-covered metal. It’s an ideal site for new divers getting their first taste of a big wreck, or photographers wanting to play with ambient light and wide-angle shots without worrying about deco. If you time it right, a calm morning offers the best visibility, letting you appreciate the scale of the wreck from bow to stern.

Location
Subic Bay, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
14.816667, 120.106670
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
5m

Marine Protected Area: Sabang Marine Protected Area

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Subic Bay

Nearest Dive Centres to FU SAN

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for FU SAN

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