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When I planned my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, I was picturing beautiful coral reefs. And I found them. But then I discovered something on the Amadive itinerary: **Wreck Diving**. My pulse leaped. This wasn't just a standard dive; this was journey into the past.
I'll admit, I felt nervous. Wreck diving requires extra care. But the team at **Amadive** was fantastic. Their PADI guides provided an excellent briefing. We covered safety protocols, the history of the sunken ship, and what to expect down there. The fact we were in such a small group immediately made me feel safe.
Descending was surreal. At first, it's a dark shape in the blue, and then it came into view. It was huge. The ship is now a thriving new home, draped in corals and swarming with fish. We saw giant groupers hiding from inside the hull, and lionfish hiding in the cracks. That feeling of swimming alongside this giant, silent vessel is indescribable—eerie, awe-inspiring, and humbling at the same time. It's a time read more capsule on the seabed.
For any an Open Water diver (or higher) coming to Con Dao and looking for something more the usual reef dive, I urge you this **dive** highly enough. It was the absolute highlight of my Vietnam trip. A huge shout-out to the **Amadive** crew for their professionalism and for making this incredible adventure possible and safe.