Wreck Diver (SDI)

This course is for certified divers who want to explore wrecks with disciplined planning, precise buoyancy, and clear awareness of hazards. You’ll learn how to assess wreck conditions, navigate safely around structures, and manage common risks such as entanglement, sharp edges, and limited visibility.

Training is private or semi-private (1–2 students), allowing focused coaching and deliberate pacing around real wreck environments. Successful completion earns a specialty certification focused on safe, non-penetration wreck diving techniques.

Next step: Tell us about your experience level and where you want to dive, and we’ll plan a safe, practical path forward. Schedule a Free Phone Chat

• How to plan wreck dives with conservative limits and clear objectives
• Identifying common wreck hazards and how to avoid them
• Buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques near structures
• Navigation strategies around large, complex wreck sites
• Use of lines, reels, and reference points where appropriate
• Situational awareness in reduced visibility and confined spaces around wrecks
• Gas management and ascent planning specific to wreck environments
• Responsible wreck diving practices that protect the site and marine life

• Reduces risk from entanglement, sharp structures, and disorientation
• Builds calm control when diving around complex overhead structures
• Improves buoyancy and awareness in close-proximity environments
• Strengthens planning and decision-making before and during dives
• Leads to safer, more controlled wreck exploration

1. Knowledge Development: Self-paced academics covering wreck hazards, planning, navigation, emergency considerations, and responsible practices. Most students complete this over several short sessions.
2. Instructor Planning & Briefing: Review of wreck site layout, dive objectives, gas planning, entry/exit procedures, and environmental conditions. Timing varies by site and experience level.
3. Open-Water Training Dives: Coached dives focused on buoyancy control, navigation, hazard avoidance, and safe ascent procedures. Typically completed over 1–2 days depending on conditions.

Required personal scuba gear:

• Mask, snorkel, fins
• BCD, regulator, computer
• Exposure protection appropriate to conditions (wetsuit or skins as needed)
• Cutting device and surface signaling equipment as appropriate for the site

If you don’t have required gear, we’ll help you select properly fitting equipment suitable for wreck environments.

• Included:
• Private (1 student) or Private Group (2 students) instruction
• SDI digital learning materials (eLearning or equivalent materials as available)
• Instructor-led planning, in-water coaching, and debriefing
• Certification processing upon successful completion

• Not included (varies):
• Personal scuba gear (you supply your own or rent; rental availability varies by location)
• Location or entry fees
• Charter boat fees (if applicable)
• Travel, lodging, meals, and optional purchases

We confirm third-party costs during the consult before you commit.

• Minimum age: 18
• Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
• Water skills expectations: Comfort with buoyancy control, navigation, and maintaining awareness near structures
• Medical: Completion of a medical questionnaire is required; physician sign-off is needed if indicated before in-water training

• Does this course include wreck penetration? No. Training focuses on safe, non-penetration wreck diving techniques.
• Is this taught privately? Yes. Instruction is private (1 student) or semi-private (2 students) for focused pacing.
• How long does the course take? Most students complete it over 1–2 days after academics, depending on conditions.
• Where do the dives take place? At suitable wreck sites chosen for safe training and learning value.
• What if conditions change? We reschedule if conditions aren’t appropriate—safety always comes first.
• What if I need more time? Additional sessions can be added; certification is based on demonstrated competence.
• Is special equipment required? A cutting device and signaling gear are recommended; specifics are reviewed during planning.

Your phone consult helps us understand your experience, goals, and preferred wreck sites. We’ll outline a safe training plan, confirm prerequisites, and review logistics so you know what to expect.

Once everything is clear, we’ll schedule your training at a pace that supports safety and confidence.

Schedule a Free Phone Chat