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With the large expanse of water that encompasses and surrounds Asia, there have been many ships throughout the years that have sunk in these waters and have become a part of life down under.
Many shipwreck dives have popped up because of this, allowing visitors the opportunity to explore these giant vehicles that once powered through the surface of the seas.
Enjoy the sights of these historical monuments, alongside the beautiful schools of fish, coral reefs, and other sea life in our wide oceans.
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1. USS Liberty Shipwreck Dive at Tulamben - Indonesia
After being hit and eventually sinking in Tulamben, Indonesia, the USS Liberty has become integrated into the waters surrounding this area.
Accompanied by PADI-certified divers, tourists can dive and see this shipwreck up close, as well as the colorful marine life that inhabits the ocean.
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Address: Tulamben USS Liberty Shipwreck, Indonesia
2. Wanghai Lane Shipwreck Dives - Taiwan
Wanghai Lane is located in Elephant Trunk Rock in New Taipei, and is a beautiful tourist location with lots of activities available to you.
You can enjoy snorkeling and seeing the shipwreck up close. It’s an easy dive for beginners, but do note that you’ll have to bring your own snorkeling gear.
Besides diving, you can also enjoy paddle boarding, to watch the view while sitting on top of the beautiful blue waters.
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Address: Wanghai Lane Beach, New Taipei, Taiwan
3. Truk Lagoon Scuba Diving in Chuuk Lagoon - Micronesia
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Chuuk Lagoon is full of shipwrecks, given its history as a Japanese naval base during the Second World War.
Both beginner and experienced divers will thoroughly enjoy this diving experience, as there are over 60 shipwrecks in the waters, as well as a ton of aircraft wrecks, to sightsee.
Address: Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia
4. Coron Shipwreck Dives - Philippines
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Touted as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Coron in Palawan is also one of the best diving spots out there.
With Coron’s beautiful blue waters and incredible landscapes, the dive down under is sure to be quite the experience as well.
See the ruins of a fleet of Japanese ships sunk in World War II, with the help of highly trained diving instructors.
Address: Coron, Palawan, Philippines
5. King Cruiser Dive - Thailand
A car ferry that sank in Phuket, Thailand back in 1997, this shipwreck now hosts a multitude of barracuda, travellies, snappers, and more.
The shipwreck dive is around 32 meters under, making this dive doable even for beginner divers. Diving gear will be provided by the trained divers assisting you on your trip.
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Address: Phuket, Thailand
6. Rabaul - Papua New Guinea
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Rabaul is a 2-hour flight from Papua New Guinea’s capital and is one of the best dive spots out there as it houses perhaps most of the shipwrecks in the country.
There are many shipwreck dives for you to explore like the Hakkai Maru or the Yanyuri Maru, among others. Besides the shipwrecks, there are also a lot of beautiful reefs to explore.
Address: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
7. Pattaya Shipwreck Dives - Thailand
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The Hardeep and the Bremen are the two famous shipwrecks found in Pattaya, Thailand. The wrecks house schools of fish like the barracuda, and is overall a great dive for all levels of experience.
Pattaya itself is known as a famous dive spot in Thailand, making it very convenient for beginners as there’s a lot of established dive shops, facilities, and instructors.
Address: Pattaya, Thailand
8. Subic Bay - Philippines
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Subic Bay is a natural deep harbor and has been a US Navy Base since World War II. As such, there are a lot of wrecks in its waters.
Some famous wrecks are the USS New York and the El Capitan, wreckages of US and Spanish ships. Besides these, there are also many coral reefs to explore, with beautiful sea life making it one of the best dive spots in Asia.
Address: Subic, Philippines
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