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When I booked my dive trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected vibrant coral reefs. And don't get me wrong, they were amazing. But then I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's dive list: **Wreck Diving**. My pulse jumped. This was more than a typical reef dive; this was an adventure into the past.
I'll admit, I felt a little apprehensive. Wreck diving requires extra care. But the team at **Amadive** was absolutely professional. Their PADI guides provided a detailed safety briefing. We covered safety protocols, the story of the sunken ship, and what we would see. The fact we were in a small group immediately made me feel safe.
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 artificial reef, draped in soft corals and teeming with marine life. I spotted big groupers hiding from the cargo hold, and schools of fusiliers patrolling the superstructure. The feeling of gliding next to this silent, ghostly structure is hard to describe—haunting, awe-inspiring, and humbling all at once. It's a piece of history under the water.
For any a certified diver visiting Con Dao and looking for an adventure beyond the usual reef dive, I recommend this **Con Dao wreck dive** highly enough. Scuba diving in Vietnam review 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 incredible adventure possible and safe.