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When I planned my dive trip to Con Dao, I was picturing beautiful reefs. And don't get me wrong, they were amazing. But then I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's dive list: **Wreck Diving**. My pulse jumped. This was more than a standard reef dive; this was an adventure into the past.
I'll admit, I was a bit a little apprehensive. Wreck diving requires extra care. But the crew at **Amadive** was fantastic. Their PADI guides provided a detailed safety briefing. We covered safety protocols, the story of the sunken ship, and what we would see. The fact we were in such a small group immediately put me at ease comfortable.
Descending was unforgettable. At first, it was just a dark shape in the distance, and then it appeared. It is huge. The ship is now a thriving artificial reef, draped in soft corals and teeming with marine life. We saw big groupers peeking from the cargo hold, and schools of fusiliers hiding in the superstructure. The website feeling of swimming next to this giant, silent vessel is indescribable—eerie, awe-inspiring, and humbling at the same time. It truly is a time capsule on the seabed.
If you're an Open Water diver (or higher) coming to Con Dao and looking for something more the standard reef, I cannot urge you this **dive** highly enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my diving trip. A huge thank you to the **Amadive** crew for their expertise and for making this incredible adventure so safe.