Wreck Diver Course Details

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.

So what’s the fun of diving wrecks?

The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver course is visiting wrecks, unlocking mysteries and starting to gain the knowledge and experience that allows you to see things that others overlook. Sometimes, only the trained, experienced eye recognizes that a small hole or open door likely caused the vessel’s demise.

What do I need to start?

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. You’ll need your basic scuba equipment, plus a dive light to see into the wreck, a slate and underwater compass for mapping and navigation, and a line and reel for practicing wreck penetration.

What will you learn?

There are many different types of wrecks, some of which are protected by laws that guard their historical and cultural significance. Your training starts by reviewing guidelines for researching and respecting wrecks. During four dives you’ll learn:

• Safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks
• Surveying and mapping a wreck
• Using penetration lines and reels to guide exploration
• Techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants

The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.

Wrecks in San Carlos!!!!

Only divers that have been trained in wreck diving should  attempt to enter the wreck.  The boat was sunk near the dive site Eagles in the San Carlos area at a depth of about 60ft.

More Wrecks to Come!!!!

It has been announced that San Carlos will be the home of an extended artificial reef with many ships and other objects to be sunk in the vicinity of the “Santos” wreck.  In March 2024, Mexico sank a second ship, the Suchiate, to the SE of the Santos.  A total of 13 objects are being planned to be sunk in the vicinity providing habitat for marine life and a large area for scuba divers to enjoy.

• July 21 (1-5 pm)
• August 10 (1-5 pm)

2024 Trip DATES 

• August 11-13