Specialty Certification

SDI Wreck Diver Specialty Course

Learn to safely explore sunken ships, aircraft, and other submerged structures while protecting these unique underwater environments.

Explore History

Discover Sunken Worlds

The SDI Wreck Diver Specialty Course teaches divers how to safely explore sunken ships, aircraft, and other submerged structures while minimizing risks and protecting these unique underwater environments. The course combines classroom/theory sessions with open water dives to develop the skills needed for safe wreck exploration.

Theory + Open Water

The course combines classroom and theory sessions with open water dives, giving you hands-on experience navigating real wreck sites under expert supervision.

Requirements

Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18 years (or 10 years with parental consent, depending on local standards)

Certified as an Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent

Good health and comfortable buoyancy skills

Curriculum

Course Overview

Safe wreck exploration techniques and procedures

Hazard identification and risk management around submerged structures

Line-laying and navigation inside and around wrecks

Buoyancy and finning techniques to minimize silt disturbance

Environmental awareness and wreck preservation

Emergency procedures specific to wreck diving

Ready to Explore Wrecks?

Discover the thrill of exploring sunken history with proper training and safety skills.