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When I booked my dive trip to Con Dao, I expected stunning coral reefs. And I found them. But then I saw something on Amadive Con Dao's itinerary: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My heart jumped. This wasn't just a typical dive; this was an journey into the past.

Honestly, I felt a little apprehensive. Wreck diving is serious business. But the team at **Amadive** were fantastic. The Divemasters gave us a detailed briefing. We covered our safety procedures, the history of the wreck, and what we would see. The fact we were in such a small group immediately made me feel safe.

Going down was surreal. First, it's a shadow in the blue, then suddenly the ship came into view. It is huge. It's now a thriving artificial reef, covered in soft corals and swarming with fish. We saw giant groupers peeking from inside the cargo hold, and Vietnam dive center schools of fusiliers patrolling the superstructure. That feeling of gliding alongside this giant, silent vessel is indescribable—haunting, awe-inspiring, and humbling all at once. It truly is a piece of history on the seabed.

If you're an Open Water diver (or higher) visiting Con Dao and looking for an adventure beyond the standard reef, I recommend this **dive** enough. It was the absolute highlight of my diving trip. A huge thank you to the **Amadive Con Dao** crew for their expertise and for making this incredible adventure possible and safe.