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When I booked my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I was picturing beautiful coral reefs. And I found them. But I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's dive list: **Wreck Diving**. My heart jumped. This was more than a standard reef dive; this was exploration into the past.
Honestly, I was a bit nervous. Diving a wreck requires extra care. But the team at **Amadive** were incredible. Their Divemasters provided a detailed briefing. We discussed our safety procedures, the history of the wreck, and what to expect below. Being in a small group immediately made me feel comfortable.
Descending was unforgettable. First, it's a dark shape in the blue, and then it came into view. It is enormous. The ship is now a thriving artificial reef, draped in soft corals and swarming with marine life. We saw giant groupers hiding from inside the cargo hold, and schools of read more fusiliers patrolling the superstructure. The feeling of swimming next to this silent, ghostly structure is hard to describe—eerie, beautiful, and humbling at the same time. It truly is a piece of history on the seabed.
If you're an Open Water diver (or higher) coming to Con Dao and looking for something more the usual reef dive, I urge you this **Con Dao wreck dive** enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my Vietnam trip. A huge shout-out to the **Amadive** crew for their expertise and for making this unforgettable adventure possible and safe.