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 Wreck Diver Specialty will discuss the equipment and techniques commonly employed while wreck diving. This course may be taught as a non-penetration (SDI) or as a limited- (SDI) or full-penetration course (PADI). Limited-penetration allows you to enter a wreck via a swim through or staying within the ambient light of entry point. Students in a penetration course will learn appropriate reel/spool skills and line work to enter wrecks safely.

We take students off-shore for this course, either into the Atlantic Ocean (in south Florida), or the Gulf of Mexico (near Tampa). Additional dive charter rates may apply, depending on choice of wrecks and dive sites.

Prerequisites: PADI: Advanced Open Water; SDI: Open Water + Deep Diver, or equivalent experience for depths below 60’

Course Details: PADI Wreck Diver or SDI Wreck Diver (pick your agency when booking; please note, this can be taught as a penetration or non-penetration course - please specify which you are interested in)

Total time commitment: 2 days (4 dives)

Minimum age: PADI: 15 years or older; SDI: 15 (with parental consent) for penetration, 10 (with parental consent) for non-penetration dives

Maximum Course Size: 4 Students

Course Cost: $375 USD* - Complimentary rental gear is available upon request, at no additional cost. You may be required to provide your own lights; please contact instructor for details. Reels and spools are provided. Additional fees may be required for air fills, transportation, and dive site entrance cost. Additional travel rates may apply for students choosing a South Florida option. Contact us for more information.

This price includes certification/training through SDI; you may upgrade to a PADI certification for an additional $150/student.