Juno
Diving the Juno Wreck with turtles in Samoa was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's fantastic to be up close and personal with underwater creatures like this. Juno, located on the island of Savai'i, is an excellent novice dive location that is only 5 minutes from the shore. This location is home to an extraordinary wreck that was once a working three-masted missionary sailing ship. In 1881, the ship went down in Lelepa Bay. The wreck is now teeming with coral and marine life. Parts of the masts and deck are still visible and are now home to vibrant coral gardens and even more vibrant reef species such as parrotfish and yellowtail snapper.
Discovering dives is a lot of fun, but the independence and liberty that come with the qualification make the experience much better. Getting up and personal with underwater species such as sea turtles is the frosting on the cake.
