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When I booked my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected vibrant coral reefs. And I found them. But I saw something on the Amadive itinerary: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My heart leaped. This wasn't just a typical dive; this was journey into history.
I have to admit, I was a bit nervous. Diving a wreck is serious business. But the crew at **Amadive Con Dao Dive Center** were incredible. The Divemasters gave us an excellent briefing. We covered our safety procedures, the history of the sunken ship, and what we would see. Being in such a small group instantly made me feel confident.
Going down was magical. First, it was just a shadow in the distance, then suddenly the structure came into view. It is massive. It's now a bustling new home, draped in corals and swarming with fish. We saw giant groupers hiding from inside Best diving in Vietnam the hull, and lionfish patrolling the cracks. That feeling of gliding alongside this silent, ghostly 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 an Open Water diver (or higher) visiting Con Dao and looking for an adventure beyond the standard reef, I recommend this **dive** highly enough. It was the absolute highlight of my diving trip. A massive thank you to the **Amadive Con Dao** crew for their professionalism and for making this incredible adventure so memorable.