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When I booked my dive trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I was picturing beautiful coral reefs. And don't get me wrong, they were amazing. But I saw something on Amadive Con Dao's dive list: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My heart leaped. This wasn't just a standard dive; this was exploration into history.
Honestly, I was a bit a little apprehensive. Wreck diving is serious business. But the crew at **Amadive** was incredible. Their PADI instructors provided a detailed briefing. We covered safety protocols, the history of the sunken ship, and what we would see. The fact we were in a small group instantly made me feel confident.
Going down was surreal. At first, it's a dark shape in the distance, and then the ship appeared. It is massive. The ship is now a bustling artificial reef, draped in soft corals and swarming with fish. I spotted giant Where to dive in Vietnam groupers hiding from the hull, and lionfish hiding in the cracks. The feeling of swimming alongside this giant, silent vessel was hard to describe—eerie, beautiful, and humbling at the same time. It truly is a piece of history on the seabed.
If you're a certified diver coming to Con Dao and seeking an adventure beyond the standard reef, I cannot recommend this **Con Dao wreck dive** highly enough. It was the absolute highlight of my Vietnam trip. A massive thank you to the **Amadive Con Dao** team for their professionalism and for making this incredible adventure possible and safe.