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When I planned my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I was picturing vibrant coral reefs. And I found them. But then I discovered something on the Amadive dive list: **Diving a Sunken Wreck**. My heart jumped. This wasn't just a typical reef dive; this was adventure into history.
I'll admit, I was a bit a little apprehensive. Diving a wreck requires extra care. But the crew at **Amadive Con Dao Dive Center** were incredible. The PADI instructors provided an excellent safety briefing. We covered our safety procedures, the story of the sunken ship, and what we would see. The fact we were in such a small group immediately made me feel safe.
Descending was magical. At first, it's a dark shape in the blue, and then the wreck appeared. It was huge. It's now a bustling artificial reef, covered in corals and teeming with marine life. We saw big groupers peeking from inside the cargo hold, and lionfish hiding in the cracks. That feeling of swimming next to this silent, ghostly vessel is indescribable—eerie, beautiful, and humbling all at once. It's a piece of history under the water.
For any a certified diver visiting Con Dao and looking for something more the usual reef dive, I recommend this **Con Dao wreck dive** highly enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my diving trip. A massive thank you to the **Amadive Con Dao** crew read more for their expertise and for making this unforgettable experience possible and safe.