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When I booked my dive trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected stunning coral reefs. And I found them. But I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's itinerary: **Wreck Diving**. My pulse leaped. This was more than a typical dive; this was an exploration into history.
Honestly, I was a bit nervous. Diving a wreck is serious business. But the team at **Amadive Con Dao Dive Center** were fantastic. Their Divemasters provided a very thorough 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 instantly put me at ease comfortable.
Descending was magical. First, it was just a shadow in the distance, then suddenly the structure came into view. It is enormous. It's now a bustling new home, draped in corals and swarming with fish. I spotted giant groupers hiding from inside the hull, and lionfish patrolling the superstructure. That feeling of Where to dive in Vietnam gliding alongside this giant, silent vessel is indescribable—eerie, beautiful, 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 seeking an adventure more the standard reef, I cannot recommend this **dive** enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my Vietnam trip. A massive thank you to the **Amadive Con Dao** team for their expertise and for making this unforgettable experience so memorable.