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When I booked my scuba diving trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I was picturing stunning reefs. And I found them. But then I discovered something on Amadive Con Dao's dive list: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My pulse jumped. This wasn't just a standard reef dive; this was 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** were absolutely professional. The PADI guides provided a very thorough safety briefing. We discussed our safety procedures, the history of the sunken ship, and what to expect down there. The fact we were in such a small group immediately made me feel safe.
Going down was magical. First, it was just a shadow in the distance, and then it appeared. It was huge. The ship is now a thriving new home, covered in corals and teeming with marine life. We saw big groupers peeking from the hull, and lionfish patrolling the cracks. That feeling of swimming alongside this giant, silent structure is indescribable—haunting, awe-inspiring, and humbling all at once. It truly is a piece of history on the seabed.
If you're an Open Water diver (or higher) coming to Con Dao and looking for something beyond the usual reef dive, I recommend this website **Con Dao wreck dive** highly enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my Vietnam trip. A massive thank you to the **Amadive** team for their professionalism and for making this unforgettable experience so memorable.