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TRINITARIA

Trinitaria. We know what you're thinking, a wreck at Sipadan? Most people flock here for the pelagics and the coral walls. And yes, those are absolutely fantastic, but for something a little different, the Trinitaria offers a solid diversion. This isn't some ancient galleon, it's a carrier vessel, scuttled back in '89, but she’s certainly settled in nicely. The wreck itself sits in 18 metres, which means plenty of bottom time, and the sheer scale of the thing is impressive at 110 metres long. You can swim over the cargo holds, poke around the bridge area, and really get a sense of her working life. Our favourite part? The way the light filters through the superstructure, creating these shafts that illuminate schools of barracuda circling the mast. We’ve seen giant groupers lurking in the shadows, and a resident population of batfish seem to greet you at the bow. It’s a completely different vibe from the usual Sipadan drift, a quieter, more reflective dive, perfect for those days when the currents are a bit spicy on the walls, or you just fancy a change of pace from turtles and sharks.