PIONEER LEYTE
Protected Area
Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA)/Las Piñas-Parañaque
Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks - PIONEER LEYTE offers some of Subic Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest May, June, July.
The Pioneer Leyte is one of Subic’s true standalone wrecks, and we love it for its sheer accessibility and the sense of history that hangs heavy in the water. She was a passenger ferry, sunk back in '66 after a collision, and now she sits upright at a nice, easy 20 metres. We appreciate that depth, it gives you a decent bottom time to really poke around. You drop onto the deck, and immediately the scale of the wreck hits you. The bow is broken clean off, a jagged testament to her final moments. Inside, the holds are open, inviting exploration. We usually find schools of yellowfin snapper hanging in the shadows, and we’ve spotted giant frogfish camouflaged on the bulkheads more than once. The ambient light filtering through the hull plates is beautiful, a moody, blue glow, and we think it's perfect for photographers. This site is a solid pick for divers comfortable with basic wreck penetration, offering a lot to see without being overly demanding.
Typical PIONEER LEYTE 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 20m - 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 PIONEER LEYTE
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Scuba Academy Manila
Dive Buddies Philippines
Blueworld Dive Center
Divers Point
OceanZoneExplorers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PIONEER LEYTE
PIONEER LEYTE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PIONEER LEYTE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (14.67, 120.67) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.8–31.5°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NW (296.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.071 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.3 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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