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Wreck Reef TLDM

Wreck Reef TLDM isn't your typical Sipadan drift, and that's precisely why we love it. At a gentle 13 metres, this dive is an easy-going exploration of a former Malaysian Navy patrol boat, deliberately sunk to create an artificial reef. It’s perfect for newer divers, or anyone just wanting a more relaxed pace after the whirlwind of Barracuda Point. The wreck itself is quite intact, lying upright on the sand, and we’ve spent many a pleasant dive poking into its open hatches and around the superstructure. Schools of yellow-tail snapper often hover in the shadow of the bridge, while resident batfish glide lazily over the deck. Look closely and you'll spot nudibranchs clinging to the hull and vibrant clownfish peeking from anemones that have taken root. Our favourite trick is to peer into the wheelhouse, imagining the days when it was cutting through the waves. It’s a completely different flavour of Sipadan diving, a calm contrast to the deeper wall dives, and a lovely chance to slow down and appreciate the smaller details.