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Car Wreck

The Car Wreck just outside Dumaguete is one of those sites that sounds a bit underwhelming on paper, but really delivers in the water. We’ve always found it surprisingly photogenic. It’s not some grand freighter, more like a collection of vehicles deliberately sunk, now draped in sponges and soft corals, creating a series of swim-throughs and overhangs. You drop down onto a sandy slope, and there it is: a jumble of what looks like old jeeps and a small bus, all encrusted. We love poking around the cabin of the bus, often finding tiny crabs tucked into crevices or a moray eel peeking from under a chassis. Schools of snapper often hover above the wreckage, and we've seen cuttlefish here too, sometimes even a juvenile frogfish if you have a sharp eye and a patient guide. It’s a gentle dive, usually with mild current, perfect for an easy second dive of the day or for divers who enjoy exploring smaller, intricate structures. Try to hit it around mid-morning; the light catches the corals beautifully then.