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MERCURY

We have a soft spot for Mercury. It’s a proper wreck dive, not just a pile of debris, and we think it’s one of the most characterful sites around the Perhentians. At a shallow 8 metres, the whole thing feels accessible, but don't let the depth fool you into thinking it's simple. The carrier vessel went down back in '84, on its way from Songkhla to Singapore with a load of rubber. You can really get a sense of its history as you swim around the remains. What you'll experience here is a true colonisation. The deck plates are long gone in places, opening up views into the cargo holds. We’ve spent ages just watching the schools of yellowtail snapper swirl in and out of the darker spaces, looking like liquid gold. Look closely and you’ll spot crocodilefish camouflaged on the hull, and the occasional turtle napping on the deck. Our favourite time to dive Mercury is late morning, once any early boat traffic has cleared and the sun is high, throwing dappled light through the skeletal superstructure. It’s an easy dive, perfect for newer wreck enthusiasts, or just when you want a relaxed dive with a real sense of place.