Price: $835. Each additional person in a private group is $750. Pricing depends on location.

Wrecks are some of the most exciting dive sites you’ll ever explore. From sunken ships to submerged planes, wrecks hold stories, mystery, and marine life that you can’t find anywhere else. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Course gives you the skills to explore these sites safely, responsibly, and with confidence. It’s your chance to turn curiosity into knowledge and adventure.

What You’ll Learn

• How to plan and safely conduct wreck dives
• Navigation techniques in and around wrecks
• How to map and survey a wreck site
• Responsible practices to protect wrecks and marine life
• The proper use of lines and reels for exploring inside wrecks
• Techniques to avoid common hazards like entanglement or silt-outs

Why It Matters

• Wrecks can be breathtaking, but they require special training to explore safely
• You’ll build confidence and awareness in more complex dive environments
• The course helps you protect fragile wrecks so they can be enjoyed for generations
• You’ll gain skills that carry over into other advanced types of diving

Course Structure

• Knowledge Review: Self-study and discussions with your instructor about wreck diving techniques and safety
• Four Open Water Dives: Spread over at least two days, focusing on mapping, navigation, line use, and exploring safely

Course Highlights

• Mapping and surveying a wreck site
• Hands-on practice using guidelines and reels
• Learning limited wreck penetration techniques under instructor supervision
• Improving buoyancy and awareness in more challenging environments

Requirements

• Certified as a PADI Adventure Diver (or higher)
• Minimum age: 15
• Standard scuba gear, plus:
  • Dive light (primary and backup recommended)
  • Slate and compass for mapping
  • Reel and line for wreck exploration

Benefits

• Explore shipwrecks and other artificial reefs with confidence
• Learn advanced diving skills that strengthen your overall diving abilities
• Gain access to new diving opportunities around the world
• Experience the thrill of blending history, exploration, and adventure underwater

Course Duration

• Typically 2–3 days
• Includes four wreck dives

What’s Included

• Knowledge development materials
• Instructor-led training during four wreck dives
• Certification as a PADI Wreck Diver upon completion

What’s Not Included

• Charter boat fees
• Personal scuba gear (rentals available if needed)
• Required accessories such as dive lights, reels, and slates
• Travel, lodging, or wreck site fees

Who This Course is Best For

• Divers who love history, mystery, and exploration
• Anyone ready to expand beyond reef diving and explore more challenging environments
• Certified divers looking to build confidence in navigation and specialty dive skills
• Adventurers who want to safely experience some of the most captivating dive sites in the world

The Adventure Ahead

Every wreck has a story. Some are living artificial reefs, others are historical time capsules. With the right training, you’ll be able to explore these incredible sites safely and respectfully, while experiencing the excitement of discovery. The PADI Wreck Diver Course adds a whole new dimension to your diving journey—one that combines history, exploration, and adventure in unforgettable ways.