Subic Bay Freeport Luzon Island Philippines
Philippines

9 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Costa Cruises (9 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

At Alava Wharf, the largest berth in Subic, inside the freeport perimeter itself. No tender operation is needed.
Yes, and that is rare in South-East Asia. You walk down the gangway straight onto the waterfront promenade, with restaurants, cafes and shops within walking distance.
The waterfront promenade and the converted military buildings, then either a rainforest walk or a beach such as Camayan. Ocean Adventure fills half a day with children.
Because it served as an American naval base for close to a century. Since the military left in 1992 it has become a freeport: wide avenues, kept lawns, orderly traffic.
Yes. Rainforest climbs the hills behind the port, remarkably intact: it was once the survival training ground for American crews. Local guides explain the plants, the giant bats and the history of the base.
At Camayan or All Hands, both reachable by taxi. The bay water, sheltered from open-sea swell, stays calm most of the time: a genuine inland stretch of water framed by green ridges.
It is. Ocean Adventure, a seaside marine park, presents dolphins and sea lions and offers supervised animal encounters. The beaches and promenade fill out the day.
The Philippine peso, and English everywhere: the freeport kept the habit from the base era. Duty-free shops take cards.
Considerable. The Spanish had an arsenal here, the Americans made it a logistics giant, and Filipinos turned it into an economic showcase. The waterfront lines up converted military buildings, carrier piers and monuments to both navies.
It is possible but long: allow several hours by road each way depending on traffic. On a one-day call, Subic and its surroundings already fill the programme.