When is the best time to dive SS Oryoku Maru?

The typical diving season is November to May. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is SS Oryoku Maru good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Philippines · Subic Bay

SS Oryoku Maru

Also known as: Oryoku Maru

Best time to dive

November to May

What you might see

BarracudaLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No

Safety notes

Wreck penetration hazard - heavily scuttled/demolished into tangled twisted steel, poor visibility, entanglement risk in broken structure; historically significant WWII POW 'hell ship' site

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Alava Pier, Subic

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.