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When I planned my dive trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected vibrant coral reefs. And I found them. But I saw something on the Amadive dive list: **Wreck Diving**. My heart jumped. This was more than a standard dive; this was an exploration into the past.
Honestly, I felt a little apprehensive. Diving a wreck requires extra care. But the crew at **Amadive Con Dao Dive Center** was absolutely professional. Their Divemasters gave us a detailed briefing. We covered our safety procedures, the story of the sunken ship, and what to expect down there. The fact we were in a small group instantly put me at ease comfortable.
Descending was surreal. At first, it's a shadow in the blue, then suddenly the structure came into view. It is enormous. The ship is now a bustling artificial reef, covered in soft corals and teeming with fish. I spotted big groupers hiding from inside the cargo hold, and lionfish hiding in the superstructure. That feeling of gliding next to this silent, ghostly structure was indescribable—haunting, awe-inspiring, Best diving in Vietnam and humbling at the same time. It's a time 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 recommend this **dive** enough. It was the absolute highlight of my diving trip. A massive thank you to the **Amadive Con Dao** crew for their professionalism and for making this unforgettable adventure so memorable.