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When I booked my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected stunning reefs. And I found them. But I saw something on the Amadive itinerary: **Diving a Sunken Wreck**. My pulse leaped. This wasn't just a standard 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 Con Dao Dive Center** was fantastic. Their PADI instructors gave us a very thorough safety briefing. We discussed our safety procedures, the story of the wreck, and what we would see. Being in a small group instantly made me feel confident.

Going down was surreal. At first, it's a shadow in the blue, then suddenly the wreck came into view. It was huge. The ship is now a thriving artificial reef, draped in soft corals and swarming with marine life. I spotted big groupers peeking from the cargo hold, and schools of fusiliers hiding in the superstructure. The feeling of swimming next to this giant, silent structure is indescribable—haunting, awe-inspiring, and humbling all at once. 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 urge you this **dive** enough. It was the absolute highlight of my Vietnam trip. A massive shout-out to the **Amadive** crew for their website expertise and for making this unforgettable adventure so safe.