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When I booked my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, I expected stunning reefs. And don't get me wrong, they were amazing. But then I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's itinerary: **Diving a Sunken Wreck**. My pulse jumped. This was more than a typical dive; this was adventure into the past.
I have to admit, I felt nervous. Wreck diving requires extra care. But the team at **Amadive** was fantastic. Their PADI instructors provided a very thorough briefing. We covered safety protocols, the history of the wreck, and what we would see. Being in a small group immediately put me at ease confident.
Descending was surreal. At first, it's a dark shape in the blue, and then it appeared. It is massive. It's now a thriving here artificial reef, covered in corals and swarming with fish. I spotted big groupers peeking from inside the hull, and lionfish patrolling the superstructure. That feeling of gliding next to this giant, silent structure was hard to describe—haunting, beautiful, and humbling at the same time. It's a time capsule under the water.
For any an Open Water diver (or higher) visiting Con Dao and seeking something more the usual reef dive, I recommend this **dive** highly enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my Vietnam trip. A huge shout-out to the **Amadive** team for their expertise and for making this incredible adventure so memorable.