Grande Island
Grande Island (Fort Wint)
A small island at the mouth of Subic Bay with ruins of Fort Wint, a US military fort from the early 20th century. The island resort offers beaches, snorkeling and water sports.
Grande Island guards the entrance to Subic Bay. In the early 20th century, the US military built Fort Wint on the island, and several coastal gun batteries and bunkers from that period still survive. In 1975 the island was also used as a temporary shelter for Vietnamese refugees. Today it is a resort with beaches, a swimming pool, snorkeling and water activities such as banana boat rides, and visitors can explore the fort ruins. You reach it by ferry from the Freeport pier in about 30 minutes, and day passes that include the ferry fare follow the resort's announcements. It suits travelers who want to avoid the crowds and see historic ruins at the same time.
Opening hours
Follows resort ferry schedule
Nearby sights
- Camayan Beach
- Ocean Adventure
- All Hands Beach
- Zoobic Safari
- Tree Top Adventure
- Subic Bay Boardwalk
- Inflatable Island
- Pamulaklakin Forest Trail