Anchorage· Grande Island· Philippines
Grande Island Anchorage
14° 46.4′ N · 120° 14.0′ E · approximate
The sheltered water on the inside of Grande Island at the mouth of Subic Bay, where cruisers anchor while waiting for clearance. It has fort ruins and a resort beach a dinghy ride away.
Practical
Coordinates approximate: about 400 m off the east (bay-side) shore of Grande Island, east of the Grande Island Resort beach (OSM 14.7726°N 120.2289°E). Depth and holding are not documented in the sources found. Noonsite (2023): 'It is possible to anchor near Grande Island when waiting for clearance. However, you may have to anchor where directed by officials.' One crew told to wait outside the bay in 30-50 m anchored here instead (2023). Call port control on VHF 16 at Grande Island (2024 report). Hazards: a group of barge wrecks lies just north of the island (OSM 14.7800°N 120.2279°E), and the LST-559 wreck lies east. No moorings are documented for visiting yachts; the inventory's 'Grande Island Moorings' could not be verified. Day-boats from Subic Sailing take about 1.5 hours under sail from the Lighthouse Marina.
Best for
Waiting for clearance and visiting Fort Wint
Nearby
- Grande Island (Fort Wint)0.4 NM away
- Grande Island Reef and Canyons0.6 NM away
- San Quintin Wreck (Grande Island)0.9 NM away
- Camayan House Reef and Formula 40 Pocket Reef1 NM away
- LST-559 Wreck (Subic)1 NM away
- Camayan Beach1.1 NM away
- Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) Dry Season1.1 NM away
- Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Season on Luzon West Coast1.1 NM away