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

The Learning Materials You Need:

Prepare for the exciting and specialised world of wreck diving with PADI's Wreck Diver crewpack. Preview the skills you'll practice during your open water dives, become familiar with wreck diving etiquette and take in breath-taking images from wreck diving hotspots around the world.

Pre-requisites:

To enroll in the PADI Wreck Diver course, you must:

  • Be 15 years or older.
  • Have a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation).

Your Next Adventure:

Many shipwrecks are found in deeper water. That's why the PADI Wreck Diver course is a natural companion to the PADI Deep Diver course. Other training to consider is the PADI Enriched Air Diver course on your way to PADI Master Scuba Diver.