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WAN LEE SOON

The Wan Lee Soon, a motor vessel that went down in 1974, isn't your average Tioman wreck. She’s surprisingly shallow, practically a shore dive in some spots, which makes her brilliant for extended bottom times and really soaking in the details. We love that you can see her from the surface on a good day, a dark silhouette against the sandy bottom. The wreck itself is mostly intact, a real testament to the gentle currents here. You can swim through the holds, which are now completely overgrown with soft corals and sponges, a kaleidoscopic contrast to the rusted metal. Schools of fusiliers often swirl in and out of the superstructure, so thick they almost block the light, and we’ve spent ages just watching them dance. Keep an eye out for blue-spotted stingrays tucked into the sand nearby, and we’ve spotted moray eels peeking out from every nook and cranny. It's an excellent site for photographers, especially macro enthusiasts, given the vibrant growth and the often calm conditions. Dive this one in the morning for the best light.