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WRECK DIVER Explore sunken wonders

The PADI Wreck Diver Course

Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of mishap, wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. Most divers find wrecked ships, airplanes and even automobiles nearly irresistible because they’re intriguing to explore, exciting avenues of discovery, and usually teeming with aquatic life. The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches you the ins and outs of rewarding, responsible wreck diving.


The Fun Part

The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver course is visiting wrecks, unlocking mysteries and starting to gain the knowledge and experience that allows you to see things that others overlook. Sometimes, only the trained, experienced eye recognizes that a small hole or open door likely caused the vessel’s demise.


What You Learn

  • Techniques for diving shipwrecks, and how to avoid common hazards
  • How to research and learn the background of your favorite wrecks
  • Wreck diving equipment considerations
  • Considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks
  • Experience in planning, organizing and making at least four wreck dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.

You put this information into practice during four open water dives.


Prerequisites

  • PADI Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another training organization)
  • 15 years or older


The Scuba Gear You Use

You use all your basic scuba gear including a dive computer. You will also be using a reel.

 

Paperwork

Below, you will find the paperwork necessary to begin this course. Please either drop off or email us a completed copy as soon as possible. We will need to review this prior to the start of your class.

Wreck Diver Paperwork

Medical Statement Paperwork

 

Pricing

The cost of the course is $390 and includes the eLearning, and the 4 open water dives, with tanks and weights. Rental gear, reel, scuba park entrance fees, overnight accommodations, travel and meals are not included. We’ll send you the eLearning once you sign up!

We schedule these sessions based on your availability and the instructor's, and can run them on some trips.  Contact us to schedule a class!

 

Your Next Adventure

Many shipwrecks are often found in deeper water. That’s why the PADI Wreck Diver course is a natural companion to the PADI Deep Diver course. Sometimes you can take these two specialties concurrently. Other training to consider is the PADI Enriched Air Diver course on your way to PADI Master Scuba Diver.

For more information about this or other PADI courses contact us today!