DIVE LOG JUNE 2025 issue 412

Beneath Brunei: Wrecks from Rec to Tec

A peep from Labuan Wreck. ©Ram Yoro

by Donna Baltazar, Poni Divers Nestled quietly on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is slowly emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling wreck diving destinations. Often overlooked in favor of its neighbors, Brunei offers divers warm waters, impressive biodiversity, and a wealth of accessible shipwrecks—both recreational and technical. Central to this burgeoning dive scene is Poni Divers, the country’s premier dive operator, known for professionalism, safety, and strong focus on environmental stewardship. Established in 2009, Poni Divers has significantly shaped the development of recreational and technical diving in Brunei. Operating and strategically located at Serasa Beach and at the Empire Hotel, they cater to divers of all skill levels, providing opportunities from first dives to advanced technical exploration. Recreational Wreck Diving One of the understated luxuries of diving in Brunei is the feeling of exclusivity at sea. With typically only one or two boats present at any given site, divers enjoy a calm, unhurried atmosphere—almost akin to a private charter experience at an undiscovered new dive site. Recreational divers can explore multiple wrecks safely within standard depth limits. The Dolphin88, with its highest point

Oil Rig Structure. ©Thye Wong

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Dive Log Australasia #412 June ‘25

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