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When I booked my dive trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected vibrant coral reefs. And I found them. But then I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's dive list: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My heart jumped. This was more than a typical dive; this was exploration into history.

I'll admit, I felt nervous. Diving a wreck is serious business. But the team at **Amadive Con Dao Dive Center** were incredible. Their PADI instructors gave us a very thorough safety briefing. We discussed our safety procedures, the story of the wreck, and what to expect below. The fact we were in a small group read more immediately made me feel safe.

Descending was unforgettable. At first, it was just a dark shape in the distance, and then the ship appeared. It was massive. The ship is now a thriving artificial reef, covered in soft corals and teeming with marine life. We saw big groupers peeking from the cargo hold, and schools of fusiliers hiding in the cracks. The feeling of swimming alongside this giant, silent vessel is indescribable—eerie, awe-inspiring, and humbling at the same time. It truly is a time capsule on the seabed.

If you're an Open Water diver (or higher) coming to Con Dao and seeking something more the standard reef, I cannot recommend this **dive** enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my Vietnam trip. A massive thank you to the **Amadive Con Dao** crew for their expertise and for making this unforgettable experience so memorable.