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When I booked my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I was picturing vibrant reefs. And don't get me wrong, they were amazing. But then I saw something on the Amadive itinerary: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My heart leaped. This wasn't just a typical dive; this was journey into the past.

I'll admit, I felt nervous. Diving a wreck requires extra care. But the team at **Amadive Con Dao Dive Center** were absolutely professional. Their Divemasters gave us an excellent briefing. We covered safety protocols, the story of the wreck, and what we would see. Being read more in such a small group immediately made me feel confident.

Going down was unforgettable. At first, it's a shadow in the distance, then suddenly the ship appeared. It was enormous. It's now a bustling artificial reef, draped in corals and swarming with marine life. I spotted big groupers hiding from inside the hull, and schools of fusiliers patrolling the superstructure. That feeling of swimming alongside this silent, ghostly structure was hard to describe—eerie, awe-inspiring, and humbling all at once. It's a piece of history on the seabed.

If you're an Open Water diver (or higher) visiting Con Dao and seeking an adventure more the standard reef, I urge you this **Con Dao wreck dive** enough. It was the absolute highlight of my diving trip. A huge thank you to the **Amadive** crew for their professionalism and for making this unforgettable experience so safe.