mscott556
Contributor
I highly recommend you contact Andy (Scuba Tech Philippines) if you're considering diving in Subic Bay. I was there in June and the whole trip was such a great experience. I took three courses, most notably the Wreck Diver course, and was very happy with all of them. Words simply can't describe the feeling you get when swimming through the USS New York or El Capitan for the first time. Andy also helped me with my buoyancy, trim, and gave me lots of other tips to improve my diving. Although his regular boat was out of service, it actually worked out better for me. I stayed at the Arizona International Resort and the new boat was able to pick me up right on their beach. All of the rental gear was in good condition and I was able to dive with nitrox when I wanted it. My only regret was that I didn't have enough time to spend there...there are just too many ships to explore. The water was nice and warm (29C) but overall visibility wasn't the greatest (5-10m). Some of the sites, such as San Quentin and Barges, had great visibility and even had some nice aquatic life. If you're bringing a camera you really need to use a wide-angle lens.
I'm wrapping up my rotation in Afghanistan now so I don't know when I'll be able to get back to the Philippines. Hopefully, I won't have to wait too long.
Here are some pictures from the trip. More can be found on my travel blog at Scott-Photos.com
USS New York
Andy laying out our safety line for the USS New York
Over the USS New York
At the Barges site
San Quentin
Andy took this one of me and I think it really captures the moment
I'm wrapping up my rotation in Afghanistan now so I don't know when I'll be able to get back to the Philippines. Hopefully, I won't have to wait too long.
Here are some pictures from the trip. More can be found on my travel blog at Scott-Photos.com
USS New York
Andy laying out our safety line for the USS New York
Over the USS New York
At the Barges site
San Quentin
Andy took this one of me and I think it really captures the moment
