With so much coastline and islands, it is no big surprise that Southeast Asia has a portion of the best wreck diving on the planet. A significant number of the district’s wrecks are not just extraordinary for their level of protection and captivating history, but also for the measure of marine life that presently calls them home.
Coron, Philippines
Amid September 1944, an American observation mission found a covered armada of Japanese warships. They properly assaulted, crushing 24 ships. Twelve of these wrecks can be dived, thus making Coron Cove one, if not the best wreck diving destination on the planet.
Tulamben, Indonesia
Tulamben’s USS Liberty Wreck was dumped on Tulamben shoreline subsequent to being harmed by foe torpedo’s in 1994. There it lay until 1963, when the Gunung Agung spring of gushing lava, which towers over the region exploded. The power of the eruption grabbed the wreck and moved it a couple of meters out to ocean—making a world-class wreck-shore dive overflowing with life.
Pattaya, Thailand
Another awesome site for experienced divers to see four shipwrecks that sunk amid World War II. These boats lie around 300 meters from Koh Phi in 30 meters of water. The two most well known wrecks are the Hardeep and the Bremen.
I’ve always been fascinated by the history behind these wrecks! It’s amazing to think that they’re now home to such a variety of marine life. I’d love to dive in Coron, Philippines one day!
That’s really fascinating! Coron, Philippines is indeed an incredible destination for wreck diving. The history behind the wrecks is so rich and it’s amazing to think about how they’ve become home to such a variety of marine life over time. If you do get the chance to dive there one day, I’m sure you’ll have a fantastic experience! For now, feel free to reach out to us at Gill Divers (Tel: +65 6734 9373, Email: [email protected]) if you need any more information or advice on planning your trip. Looking forward to hearing about your diving adventures!
The Tulamben wreck sounds like an incredible experience! I’ve heard that the coral and fish are incredibly vibrant around there. Has anyone dived there recently?
Hello Khairul Rashid, we’re glad you found the Tulamben wreck intriguing! Yes, it’s indeed a world-class dive site with an incredible array of marine life. We’ve had numerous divers visit this spot recently and they’ve all raved about the vibrant coral and fish. If you’re interested in planning a trip to Tulamben, feel free to contact us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected]. We’d be more than happy to help you plan an unforgettable dive experience.
I’m so glad this post highlighted some of the best wreck diving spots in Asia! Pattaya, Thailand is definitely on my bucket list now. Can anyone recommend any good dive operators there?
Hi Astrid! Thanks for reaching out and sharing your enthusiasm about Pattaya, Thailand as a wreck diving destination. We’re more than happy to recommend some good dive operators in the area. One of our top recommendations is Similan Diving Adventures. They offer guided dives and have experienced instructors who can help you explore the wrecks safely and comfortably. Additionally, we’d be more than happy to help you plan your dive trip to Pattaya! Just give us a shout at +65 6734 9373 or email us at [email protected]. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!