Deeper Than the Reef: My Con Dao Wreck Diving Experience with Amadive Con Dao.|Diving a Sunken Ship in Vietnam: An Adventure with Amadive Con Dao.|Con Dao's Sunken Secret: Wreck Diving with Amadive.

When I booked my dive trip to Con Dao, Vietnam, I expected stunning reefs. And I found them. But then I saw something on the Amadive itinerary: **Diving a Sunken Wreck**. My heart jumped. This was more than a typical reef dive; this was an adventure into the past.

I'll admit, I was a bit a little apprehensive. Wreck diving is serious business. But the crew at **Amadive** was absolutely professional. The PADI instructors gave us a detailed briefing. We discussed our safety procedures, the story of the sunken ship, and what to expect down there. Being in a small group immediately made me feel safe.

Descending was surreal. First, it's a dark shape in the distance, then suddenly the wreck appeared. It is enormous. The ship is now a thriving artificial reef, covered in soft corals and teeming with fish. I spotted big groupers peeking from inside the hull, and lionfish patrolling the superstructure. The feeling of swimming alongside this giant, silent vessel is indescribable—eerie, awe-inspiring, and humbling all at once. It's a time capsule on the seabed.

For any an Open Water diver (or higher) coming to Con Dao and looking for something beyond the usual reef dive, I cannot urge you this **dive** enough. It was here the unforgettable highlight of my diving trip. A massive shout-out to the **Amadive** crew for their professionalism and for making this incredible experience possible and safe.