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KOLAMBUGAN

Kolambugan isn't deep, barely six metres at its highest point, but don't let that fool you. This is a proper wreck dive, perfect for extended bottom times and really soaking in the atmosphere. The merchant vessel went down in 1944, a victim of American air raids, and now sits upright on a sandy bottom, broken in places but largely intact. We love exploring the bow and stern sections, where the hull plates are draped in soft corals. You’ll find lionfish lurking in the shadows and schools of juvenile snapper flitting between the ribs. Our favourite part is the engine room, which is fairly open and lets natural light filter through, illuminating clouds of glassfish. It’s an easy dive, great for beginners or those wanting to practice wreck penetration in a low-risk environment. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the light plays beautifully off the corroded metal, giving it a haunting, almost ethereal glow.