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Labuan
A Wreck Diving Destination
 LABUAN
ECO DIVING
The
marine park situated 2 kilometers off the southern coast of Labuan main
island is an eco-diving and snorkeling haven. The three secluded
islets are surrounded by fringing coral reefs which make it a veritable
snorkellers paradise. Snorkellers can enjoy the reefs everywhere.
Sign up for a course of instruction or take part in one of the park's
guided snorkeling excursions. Learn about the wonderful creatures
you will be visiting on your next snorkel trip.
The
park boasts some of the best developed coral reefs in the South China
Sea. There are more than 20 spectecular dive sites.
LABUAN WRECK DIVING
 Four
wrecks await exploration by diving enthusiats. The Australian Wreck
lies southwest of Pulau Rusukan Besar about 23 meters from Labuan.
Experienced divers will enjoy exporing the interior of this wreck.
The
American Wreck lies southeast of Pulau Rusukan Kecil, 1.4 km from the
Australian Wreck. It was formerly the USS Salute, a US Navy mine
sweeper which went down in 1945.
The
Blue Wreck is located northeast of Pulau Kuraman, 34 km from
Labuan. The clear waters in which it lies provide the best visibility
of all wrecks.
 The
Cement Wreck - This freighter was transporting cement to Brunei for the
Sultan's new palace when it hit the Semarang Bank and sank. It lies
east of Pulau Kuraman, 21 km from Labuan and sits on the sea bed in an
up right position. The Cement Wreck has been dubbed the world's
most colourful and photogenic wreck.
Information source: Labuan Development
Authority
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