Diving Beyond Limits: How the Ocean Became My Calling, by Dan Sun

I began my diving journey in 2017 and quickly developed a passion for the sport. I was always on the lookout for the best training, equipment, and dive destinations. That’s how I discovered El Galleon, thanks to recommendations from other loyal guests. It soon became a second home for me, where I always feel nourished and cared for.

Eight years have gone by in the blink of an eye. I’ve become a rebreather diver, wreck diver, and cave diver. My fascination with the rusting relics at the bottom of the seas has increased rapidly, after seeing an image of a B17 Bomber plane wreck in Croatia.

As the movie *Inception* describes, “An idea can be resilient and highly contagious. Once an idea takes hold of the brain, it’s almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that’s fully formed, fully understood, sticks right in there somewhere.”

I decided to explore the best wrecks in the world.

In 2024 and 2025 alone, I embarked on a journey to pursue some of the most famous and remote wreck sites. Traveling with 60-80kg of equipment alone, I faced countless airport transits, canceled flights, and delayed luggage. That didn’t stop me from exploring places like Chuuk, Bikini Atoll, the Red Sea, and Okinawa, and finally, saw the very B17 Bomber wreck in Croatia with my own eyes.

Diving in the real world makes me a better diver. The people I meet broaden my perspectives, and the adventures nourish my soul.

I believe in the saying: “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” My passion for the ocean has led me into a realm where I not only create a scuba diving brand but also organize voluntary activities for ocean clean-ups. All these work trips become part of my adventures, and the supportive community—like El Galleon and Tech Asia—provides me with confidence and a sense of belonging.

To wrap up, I want to share a little interview I did during my recent trip to Croatia with Liberty Divers Club. Over the last decade, the word “adventure” has become a shallow, overly marketed concept. However, the truth remains: if you travel far enough, you will discover yourself.