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MS King Cruiser

The MS King Cruiser wreck, if we’re honest, is a bit of a happy accident for divers. This passenger ferry went down in 1997 after hitting Anemone Reef, and now it sits upright on a sandy bottom, broken into sections. Our favourite part has to be finning through the massive car deck, where the sunlight streams in through the gaps, illuminating schools of fusiliers so thick they practically block your path. It’s got a wonderfully eerie feel. We've found the stern section is great for spotting feather corals, and sometimes, if you're really lucky, a whale shark might cruise by in the blue – though that’s definitely a lottery ticket moment. The bow is more collapsed, a jumble of twisted metal that makes for some interesting swim-throughs, but watch your buoyancy here, it’s a silty old girl. It’s a great dive for anyone comfortable with wreck penetration, offering a real sense of exploration without being overly challenging. Just keep an eye on the currents, they can pick up, especially in the afternoon.