Whether it has been purposely sunken as an artificial reef or as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows open to the past. Most divers find wrecks, planes and even automobiles an almost irresistible attraction because they are intrigued to explore, in exciting adventures of discovery and aquatic life that usually swarms with them. The PADI Scuba Diving course offers you the details of the rewarding responsible diving in wrecks.

The fun part

In the PADI Wreck Diver course, the fun part  is to visit the wrecks, unravel the mysteries and begin to acquire the knowledge and experience necessary to see things that others overlook. Sometimes, only the trained and experienced eye recognizes that a small hole or open door was probably the cause of the vessel’s disappearance.

What will you learn?

• Scuba diving techniques of sunken ships and how to avoid the most common hazards.
• How to research and learn the environment of your favorite wrecks.
• How to research and learn the environment of your favorite wrecks.
• Considerations about wreck diving equipment.
• Considerations and techniques to enter intact wrecks.
• Experience in planning, organizing and carrying out at least four wreck dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.

Key rules

• Prerequisite for certification: PADI Adventured Diver or equivalent certification
• Minimum Age: 15
• Minimum open water training: 3 dives

Your next adventure

Many sunken ships have often been found in deep water. It is the reason why the PADI course of sunken ship diving is a natural companion of the PADI deep diving course.

Another training to consider is the PADI Diving course with enriched air on your way to the Master Scuba Diver.