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Tress cuevas

Tingloy Island’s Tres Cuevas isn’t what most people think of as a wreck dive, not in the classic sense anyway. Instead, it's the remnants of a small Japanese landing craft, likely scuttled or sunk during WWII. We love it because it’s more like an artificial reef, a jumble of metal plates and twisted girders that have become completely absorbed by the ocean. You drop onto the main section, usually in gentle current, and immediately see the hull plates, now covered in colourful soft corals and sponges. Schools of damselfish flutter around the edges, and we often spot lionfish tucked into crevices. The wreck isn't deep, maybe 12 to 18 meters, making it a comfortable dive for advanced open water divers looking for something a bit different. Our favourite part is exploring the small swim-throughs formed by the collapsed structure – keep an eye out for moray eels here. It’s an easy, interesting dive, a real slice of history reclaimed by nature, perfect for an afternoon exploration when you want a relaxed pace.