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DELSAN VI

Delsan Wreck, for us, is a perfect Malapascua warm-up dive, a gentle introduction to wreck exploration. She’s a tanker, about 70 metres long, sitting upright on a sandy bottom at just 7 metres. We love how accessible she is, sunk during Typhoon Ruby back in '88, and now completely colonised. You’ll drop down to the deck, usually with decent visibility, and immediately feel the history. The main deck is largely intact, and we always suggest a slow swim along the length, peering into the holds. Schools of juvenile snapper often shelter within, a shimmering curtain you can almost swim through. Look for lionfish tucked into crevices; they’re often in pairs here. The stern is our favourite spot, where the rudder and propeller are still visible, attracting batfish and the occasional sweetlips. It's a relaxed dive, great for photographers wanting to practice composition without strong currents, and brilliant for divers new to wrecks. Expect to spend a solid 45 minutes exploring every nook and cranny.