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How to Become a Wreck Diver
Every wreck is different. During the PADI® Wreck Diver Specialty Course, you’ll learn how to explore different types of wrecks by investigating their layout, history and hazards, and practice specialized wreck diving skills.
If you're at least 15 years old and have earned a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher, you can enroll in the Wreck Diver Specialty course.
Take This Course If You Want to
Explore inside wrecks
See fascinating artifacts
Learn special finning techniques
Learn How to
Survey a wreck
Use lines and reels
Avoid common problems
Whether purpose-sunk as an artificial reef for scuba divers, or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification)
Time
PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours
Entire course: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)
Age
15 years or older
Health
Good physical health
Step 1
PADI eLearning®
Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. Learn about different types of wrecks and common wreck diving hazards.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours
Step 2
With Your Instructor
During four dives with your instructor, you’ll survey and map a wreck, practice special finning techniques and may use penetration lines.
Total time commitment: 2-3 days (dives must be completed over a minimum of two days)
