Subic Trip

Subic is known to be the first Economic Freeport in the Philippines when the US Forces left the country in the early 90's. Today it is considered as one of the prime tourist destination. Aside from it's accessibility by all types of transportation, it is surrounded by good beaches and scenic places.

I have gone to Subic many times. My first time was when I attended an exhibit at the Subic Convention Center. I also stayed in some of the good resort and hotel in the area.

GRANDE ISLAND

Grande Island can be reached via 15 minutes company owned ferry ride from the Subic Port. The ride to the place though short gives me a feeling of peace from the hustle bustle of the city life. When we arrived at the small landing area we were welcomed by the good people of the place. We had welcome drink and welcome leis as well. We were toured around the area. There was a lagoon and man made beach ( though they have a real beach) and their newly constructed hotel building.

We have to ride an ATV because the place is so big and not compact. The reception is far from the Casitas and hotel Building and so is the restaurant.

When I saw their beach, there was a lot of wood planks scattered, I don't know If those planks are needed at the beach. It has small shoreline and I saw black like mud at at the bottom of the landing area.

I felt that the place is not child and senior citizen friendly.

CAMAYAN

I first visited Camayan when it was still being developed. Their beach was still open to everyone with a very cheap entrance fee. We have visited the Ocean Adventure which is beside
Camayan. They have a wider beach shoreline than Grande Island, picnic huts for day tour and the hotel building. They have also swimming pool. Aside from swimming, they have special arrangement with Ocean Adventure like discounts and freebies.

OCEAN ADVENTURE

Ocean adventure housed the famous dolphins and false killer whales. There is also a restaurant inside and you can't bring any food, only water. The are dolphin shows, animal shows, Oceanarium, gift shop and huts for big groups. The place is very clean, clean restrooms and restaurant.I found their restaurant a little expensive though the food is good.

ZOOBIC SAFARI

On your way to Camayan, you will passed by Zoobic safari s be sure to drop by to this big jungle where you get to experience being haunt by a Tiger. I enjoyed it but it was scary. There are small museums on animals. My daughter never forgot the moment when she got to feed the crocodiles with chicken meat. She was so happy.

Trip to Subic was never boring