Subic Bay Dive operations

[JDog]

There is a good chance I will be working in Subic Bay in January. I will have a few Sundays off, I am projected to stay at the Legenda Hotel. Is anyone familiar with any dive operation in the area that they could recomend?

 

[RikRaeder]

I've heard of these two. I have no experience with either, but here's what I THINK I know.

http://www.subicdive.com/default.php
Run by a crusty, no-nonsense former commercial diver specializing in wreck diving. He's been around a long time. I'll be diving here in December!

http://www.divebluerock.com/
Bluerock Diving
Don't know much, but here's a link! Philippine Divers Paradise users have been oh so helpful so expect them along soon with some more helpful information. Hope this gives you somewhere to start.

 

[pakman]

JDog, I don't have the links but try googling "Subic" and the following words "Master Dive" and "Scuba Shack". I believe those two are INSIDE the freeport whereas Blue Rock and Johan's are located nearby in Barrio Barretto (just a short drive outside of the Freeport, maybe around 5min?)

PG based TechAsia runs a tech wreck course in Subic but I forget which dive shop they use in the freeport.

if you're serious about tech/ wreck diving then Johan's (i.e., doubles, nitrox, trimix, etc...). If you're just looking for more casual diving then blue rock and the others will probably do.

 

[Halthron]

You might want to read *Floater*'s experience with Johan before making any decisions. His style may not suit all styles of diving.

 

[pakman]

Halthron, there are probably many divers who have been to Johan's who didnt' have ANY problems with Johan's shop/ style. I've been to Johan's, and yes he has a quirky personality, but overall he's a nice guy. Heck, it's his shop and yes he has his rules. Personally I didn't find any them too unreasonable.

I really don't see why you keep raising "floater's" bad experience everytime Johan's is mentioned. Why don't you link the posts by Bruce, aka Andibk, a seasoned TECH / RB INSTRUCTOR and someone who's done some serious tech diving in Asia (such as the recent expedition to Leyte to search for a Japanese battleship). He had been to Johan's and pretty much had positive things to say.

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1794267&postcount=19

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1740748&postcount=7

 

[versatile34]

yep i agree with pakman.

talked to johan and steve months ago during our petron project about that floater issue so i heard both ends of the story.. and i would like to add some facts at that time before you start reading that review..

johan 30+ yrs of tek diving uses old and tested dive software w/ vr3
floater just got temp tek ccard fairly new dive planner

 

[dingho]

if you are inside SBMA, look for BOARDWALK DIVE CENTER own by local that know the wrecks well, friendly very good service, with an unbelievable Pilipino low price even for foreigner like me, the owner is a very jolly fellow. mr. George Ang Cell # +63 918 888 28 88, tel # 047 2525357 e him at joji168globelines.com.ph contact George and enjoy your diving.

 

[jigo]

how low? how much did they charge per dive?

 

[Xizang]

P750 for a recreational dive

 

[jigo]

Thats a good price for subic. plus how much for nitrox?