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Camia Wreck

The Camia Wreck is one of those sites we always look forward to at Apo Reef. It’s not just a pile of metal; it feels like a genuine ghost ship, a cargo vessel that went down in a typhoon back in the 1980s. You can still make out the superstructure, the cranes, the massive cargo holds. We love dropping down onto the bow, often finding a big school of batfish hanging out, almost greeting you. What makes it standout, though, is the sheer density of glassfish inside the holds. They literally shimmer, hundreds of thousands of them, creating these living walls of silver. Prod them gently, and they part like a curtain, revealing the shadows where you might spot a lionfish or even a whitetip reef shark cruising through. It’s an easy wreck to penetrate, mostly open, so it’s great for experienced divers looking for a bit more than just a reef, but also accessible enough for those newer to wrecks. Keep an eye out for robust ghost pipefish tucked away in the soft corals growing on the deck, especially around the stern. We think early morning is the best time to dive it, before the current picks up too much and the light really brings out the colours of the sponges and tunicates.