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When I planned my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected stunning reefs. And I found them. But I saw something on the Amadive dive list: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My pulse jumped. This was more than a typical dive; this was an exploration into the past.
I'll admit, I felt a little apprehensive. Wreck diving requires extra care. But the team at **Amadive** was absolutely professional. The PADI guides provided a detailed briefing. We covered our safety procedures, the history of the sunken ship, and what we would see. Being in a small group instantly made me feel confident.
Going down was surreal. At first, it's a dark shape in the blue, and then the ship appeared. It was massive. It's now a bustling new home, covered in corals and teeming with fish. I spotted giant groupers hiding from the hull, and schools of fusiliers patrolling the superstructure. The feeling of gliding next to this giant, silent structure is indescribable—eerie, beautiful, and humbling at the same time. It truly is a piece of history on the seabed.
If you're a certified diver visiting Con Dao and seeking an adventure beyond the usual reef dive, I urge you this **Con Dao wreck dive** highly enough. It was the absolute highlight of my Vietnam trip. A huge shout-out Vietnam dive center to the **Amadive** crew for their professionalism and for making this incredible adventure so safe.