Wreck Specialty Course

The PADI Wreck Specialty Course teaches you how to be safe when diving on a wreck.
We teach you about the hazards associated with wreck diving.

You’ll learn to lay a line, follow it and reel it in.
We will help you to fin without kicking up silt.
You will map a wreck

lionfish on a wreck

There are lots of hazards on wrecks

It’s Challenging – but fun!

There is a bit more equipment that you need to take with you – you’ll need a line and reel, slates and a compass for mapping

You’ll learn to lay a line, follow it and reel it in.
We will teach you finning techniques that don’t disturb the bottom

divers on a wreck

Diving on wrecks

The Wreck Specialty Course is 4 dives, so it can be completed in two days.
The course has a manual, and there is a knowledge review at the end.
We teach you about:

  • planning
  • using checklists to reduce mistakes
  • awareness of your gas use
  • how to lay lines for wreck penetration
  • overhead environments
  • hazards associated with wreck diving
  • finning techniques to reduce kicking up silt
divers on a wreck

Who is this course for?

The simple answer is anyone who is an Advanced Open Water diver and is comfortable in the water.

But realistically who might use these skills?

  • Divemasters or Dive Guides
  • People considering diving in overhead environments
  • Anyone interested in diving wrecks

If you come into any of these groups, then this course may be your next one.

PADI Wreck diver course
8700 THB
local dives
Includes all required equipment
Certification fee included
Wreck diver instructor course
5500 THB
+ PADI fees
Includes all required equipment
Wreck Diver is not a pre-requisite