VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Marine Reserve No.1
Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks - VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) offers some of Subic Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest May, June, July.
The *Virgen de la Paz*, or what we *think* is the *Virgen de la Paz*, offers a proper dive into Subic’s history. This 71-metre inter-island freighter went down in '90 after a collision, and she sits upright at 36 metres, mostly intact. We love exploring the bridge area, though it's getting pretty silty these days, so good buoyancy is key if you want to poke around inside without causing a total blackout. The main deck is fantastic, a wide expanse covered in tubastrea corals, their orange polyps brilliant when they're open. Look for lionfish tucked into every nook and cranny, and we’ve seen some decent schools of snapper holding around the cargo holds. It’s a dive for those who appreciate a wreck with a story, especially if you enjoy the thrill of exploring slightly deeper, darker spaces. Just keep an eye on your no-decompression limits, it's easy to get lost in the details here.
Typical VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (36m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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.
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Blueworld Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY)
VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY), 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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