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Lankayan - Lankayan Wreck

The Lankayan Wreck, a mere stone’s throw from the resort jetty, is one of those sites we always hit, especially for a late afternoon dive. It’s not some grand, historic warship, just a small fishing boat that sank years ago, but it’s become a fantastic artificial reef. We love hovering over the deck, watching the resident school of fusiliers swirl around the wheelhouse, thick enough to momentarily block out the sun. You’ll see plenty of branch coral and staghorn coral clinging to the hull, creating hidey-holes for smaller critters. Keep an eye out for batfish hanging around the mast, and we’ve even had a few surprise encounters with whale sharks cruising by in the deeper water off the wreck. The wreck itself sits in about 24 metres, making it a comfortable dive for advanced open water divers. It’s a pretty relaxed spot, no strong currents to worry about, so you can take your time exploring. For us, it’s a perfect chill-out dive, especially if you’re keen on seeing how quickly nature reclaims things.