Learn how to explore wrecks safely, respectfully, and with better awareness.

The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty is designed for certified divers who want to explore wreck dive sites with more confidence and control. Wrecks can be fascinating because they often become artificial reefs, attracting marine life and creating unique underwater structures to explore.

This course focuses on safe wreck diving practices, awareness, mapping, navigation around wrecks, hazards, buoyancy control, and responsible diving behaviour.

Course Includes

• PADI Wreck Diver specialty training
• Wreck diving theory / knowledge development
• Wreck safety procedures
• Wreck mapping and orientation
• Hazard awareness
• Buoyancy control around structures
• Responsible wreck diving practices
• Instructor-led practical training
• Course paperwork and certification process
• Guidance from the Pro Dive team from booking to completion

Course Requirements

To join the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty, students should:

• Be at least 15 years old
• Be a certified PADI Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, or hold an equivalent certification
• Be medically fit to dive
• Complete the required medical questionnaire
• Provide a PADI / certification number or proof of certification
• Be comfortable in local ocean diving conditions

What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn how to:

• Plan wreck dives safely
• Identify potential wreck hazards
• Navigate around a wreck
• Maintain good buoyancy near structures
• Avoid damaging marine life and wreck features
• Use responsible finning and positioning
• Map and survey wreck features
• Communicate effectively with your buddy
• Understand when conditions are suitable for wreck diving

Why Take THIS COURSE?

The Wreck Diver Specialty is ideal for divers interested in history, artificial reefs, local dive sites, and more adventurous underwater exploration.

It is useful for:

• Building confidence around wrecks
• Improving navigation and awareness
• Preparing for deeper or more complex dive sites
• Learning better buoyancy near structures
• Understanding wreck hazards
• Becoming a more responsible wreck diver

This course pairs well with:

• Deep Diver
• Nitrox
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Advanced Open Water
• Rescue Diver

Booking Process

After purchasing this course online, you’ll be asked to provide your PADI / certification number or proof of certification at checkout.

Once your booking is complete, you’ll receive the required medical form and course information by email. The Pro Dive team will then contact you directly to confirm your schedule, dive site options, sea conditions, equipment requirements, and next steps.