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When I planned my dive trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I was picturing vibrant reefs. And don't get me wrong, they were amazing. But then I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's dive list: **Diving a Sunken Wreck**. My heart jumped. This was more than a typical reef dive; this was an exploration into history.
Honestly, I was a bit a little apprehensive. Wreck diving requires extra care. But the crew at **Amadive** was incredible. Their PADI instructors provided a very thorough safety briefing. We discussed our safety procedures, the story of the wreck, and what we would see. Being in such a small group instantly put me at ease comfortable.
Descending was unforgettable. At first, it was just a dark shape in the distance, and then the ship appeared. It was huge. The ship is now a thriving new home, draped in corals and swarming with fish. We saw giant groupers peeking from inside the cargo hold, and schools of fusiliers hiding in the superstructure. The feeling of swimming next to this silent, ghostly structure is hard to describe—haunting, 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 standard reef, I urge you this **Con Dao wreck dive** highly here enough. It was the absolute highlight of my diving trip. A huge shout-out to the **Amadive Con Dao** team for their professionalism and for making this unforgettable experience so safe.