Seian Maru Dive Site in Subic Bay - Philippines

The Seian Maru dive site in Subic Bay is another one of the major wreck sites that are frequented by tourists and adventurers. As with the other sites, you can spend a lot of time savoring the views of the waters.

The ship itself was a Japanese vessel but trying to verify the facts can be hard. Based on the information, it would seem that the Seian Maru was a merchant tanker that sunk on November 19, 1944 after it was hit by the Allied Forces. However she also served as a cargo vessel for some time. Although historical records show that at least three vessels with the same name were sunk, the name Seian Maru can still be read on the remains.

Going to the Seian Maru dive site in Subic Bay (28 meters deep, but some points reach 15 meters) you will come across the remains of the ship, which was 350 ft long and over 50 ft wide. Although it used to weigh in at 3,700 tons, it can be hard to see certain portions of the ship, such as its stern or bow because large parts of it have been destroyed either by the bombing or the workings of nature. Nevertheless when you get to the site you will be able to go over its ruined structures and all the while accompanied by various types of fish.

The site, like the other diving centers, is near the Alava pier and also the runway off the airport. The Seian Maru dive site in Subic Bay is almost 500 ft (150 meters) away from the USS New York, another famous wreckage site. Even though the starboard is not that deep, some parts, as stated, do go beyond 100 ft deep. If you have the experience there will be no problems navigating to this site. If you are new, you will want to take the plunge with a guide.

The cost of the Seian Maru dive site in Subic Bay begins at $100 or so. There are some more expensive training lessons, such as learning how to do technical diving and learning rescue techniques, the cost of which will double and reach upwards to $700 or more. If you are staying at a hotel or dive center, the cost of snorkeling at the Seian Maru dive site in Subic Bay may be lower especially if the diving lessons are part of the package you paid for.

Even though you may feel apprehensive about taking a dive, this dive site in Subic Bay is one that you will want to visit. With the aide of experienced guides enjoying this experience can be done easily.