Subic Bay : Profile

Location

Subic Bay is situated on the western coast of Luzon, which is the largest island in the Philippines. It is about 100km north of Manila. It is rich in panoramic views, green landscapes and old Spanish houses.

Clearance

Report to the marina office on arrival. Clearance fees are reported as being US$50 both in & out as well as per person for immigration, US$50 for customs and US$50 for quarantine.

Docking

The mountain ranges around the Subic Bay area and the deep natural harbour provide an excellent, protected anchorage. In addition, these features make it a natural shelter from typhoons as well as from the effects of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

Cruisers report that Subic Bay Yacht Club has very few cruisers staying there, most choose Watercraft's small marina (next door to the Yacht Club in the tax free zone in the former US naval Base) which is cheaper and more basic. The Yacht Club does however let "yachties" use their facilities for free, which include a large swimming pool, and is now under new management which means facilities have been improved.

Last updated June 2011.

Watercraft Venture Corporation
Bldg. 1031, Rizal Highway , Subic Bay, Freeport Zone, Olongapo CHY 2222
Tel:+63 47 252 1739, Fax:+63 (47) 2521738
http://www.watercraftventures.com/, wvcmarina@yahoo.com
Pontoon for approx. 20 yachts (with power and water, other facilities basic but adequate), yacht storage for up to 30 yachts and repair facility (recommended by cruisers) with a 70 ton marine travelift. Services include hull and top side cleaning and painting, engine repair, ancilliary systems repair, hull repair (metal, wood or fiberglass or aluminum). Email for complete rates and charges. Contact Spanky Perez (spanky.perez0962@yahoo.com) or Mario Nazareno.

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Yacht Clubs

Puerto Galera Yacht Club
P.O.Box 30450 Sto Niño, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
Tel:+ 63 (0)43 442-013, Fax:+ 63 (0)43 442-013
http://www.pgyc.org, info@pgyc.org

Subic Bay Yacht Club
Subic Bay Special Economic Zone, Olongapo, Philippines
Tel:+63 47 2525211, Fax:+63 47 2526587, VHF Channel 72
marina@sbyc.com.ph
In the past, the facilities here have been reported to be in a dilapidated state, however reports in June 2011 state that the facility is now under new management and much-improved, including new docks fittings etc. Prices are not cheap however it is a safe facility for typhoon season. Staff are helpful and there is good 24hr security, a pool, showers and restaurant. Robberies were reported here in January 2009. For more information contact Dutch yacht Lotus who stayed here 2010-11 (cocalotus@hotmail.com).

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