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El Capitan (ex-USS Majaba)

WWII freighter (USS Majaba) that sank in a 1946 storm near Ilanin Bay, now lying on its port side in 4-22m of water. Its shallow depth and intact hull make it the most beginner-friendly of Subic's wreck dives.

Built in 1919 as the SS Meriden, the ship entered US Navy service as USS Majaba and survived a wartime torpedo strike to its engine room before serving as floating quarters. She sank in a storm in 1946 while awaiting return to civilian ownership. Lying on her port side in 4 to 22 meters of water with large, accessible holds and a boiler room, local dive shops rate her as the most approachable of Subic's major wrecks, open to divers from Open Water level.

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  • beginner divers

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All Hands Beach

Beachfront property on San Bernardino Road with air-conditioned rooms, bamboo huts, and function pavilions for events. Check-in…

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El Kabayo Stables

Horseback-riding stables dating to the US Naval Base recreation era, open daily 8am-6pm. Offers 30-minute to 1-hour rides, a…

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Pamulaklakin Forest Trail

Aeta-guided nature trail in the Binictican district, set up by SBMA in part to generate income for local indigenous communities.…

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JEST Camp (Jungle Environment Survival Training Camp)

Jungle-survival training camp in the Cubi-Triboa district, teaching skills once passed to the US Navy by Aeta guides. Ranked the…