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When I booked my dive trip to Con Dao, I was picturing stunning reefs. And I found them. But I saw something on the Amadive itinerary: **A Shipwreck Dive**. My heart jumped. This was more than a typical reef dive; this was an adventure into history.
Honestly, I was a bit nervous. Diving a wreck is serious business. But the team at **Amadive Con Dao Dive Center** was fantastic. Their Divemasters provided a detailed briefing. We covered our safety procedures, the history of the wreck, and what we would see. The fact we were in a small group immediately made me feel safe.
Descending was magical. First, it was just a shadow in the blue, then suddenly the wreck came into view. It was huge. The ship is Vietnam scuba diving now a bustling artificial reef, covered in corals and swarming with fish. I spotted giant groupers hiding from the cargo hold, and schools of fusiliers hiding in the cracks. That feeling of swimming alongside this silent, ghostly structure was hard to describe—eerie, awe-inspiring, and humbling all at once. It truly is a time capsule on the seabed.
For any a certified diver visiting Con Dao and looking for something beyond the usual reef dive, I cannot recommend this **dive** highly enough. It was the unforgettable highlight of my Vietnam trip. A huge shout-out to the **Amadive** team for their expertise and for making this incredible adventure possible and safe.