PADI Wreck Diver Speciality
The PADI Wreck Diver Speciality teaches you how to explore wrecks safely and respectfully, whether observing from the outside or making limited penetration where appropriate.
Wrecks are some of the most fascinating dive sites, but they introduce overhead environments, entanglement risks, and navigation challenges. This course focuses on planning, awareness, and control so you can enjoy wreck diving without unnecessary risk.
You’ll learn how to approach wrecks methodically rather than just swim through them.
Who this course suits
Ideal for:
• Divers interested in history and structure-based diving
• Anyone nervous about wreck environments
• Divers planning coastal or overseas wreck trips
• Photographers wanting controlled positioning around structures
• Divers preparing for more advanced or technical training
Prerequisites
You must:
• Be a certified Adventure Diver with an Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, or Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Meet standard medical and fitness requirements
Minimum age: 15 years old
How the course works
The course combines knowledge development with practical wreck dives.
Wreck awareness & planning
Learn how wrecks change over time, hazards to identify, and how to plan safe routes.
Practical wreck dives
You will complete training dives practising buoyancy control, finning techniques, and safe approaches to structures.
Limited penetration techniques
Understand light use, line awareness, and how to remain within recreational limits.
What this certification allows
On completion you will:
• Dive wrecks with improved awareness and control
• Avoid common hazards such as entanglement and silt-out
• Plan safe approaches and routes
• Conduct limited penetration within recreational limits
• Dive wreck sites with greater confidence
What’s included
• Professional instruction from a qualified PADI Instructor
• Wreck training dives
• Practical coaching and briefings
• Certification processing
Delivery locations
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Progression
Pairs well with:
• Deep Diver
• Nitrox (Enriched Air)
• Search and Recovery
A rewarding speciality that opens the door to some of the most memorable dive sites in the world.
The PADI Wreck Diver Speciality teaches you how to explore wrecks safely and respectfully, whether observing from the outside or making limited penetration where appropriate.
Wrecks are some of the most fascinating dive sites, but they introduce overhead environments, entanglement risks, and navigation challenges. This course focuses on planning, awareness, and control so you can enjoy wreck diving without unnecessary risk.
You’ll learn how to approach wrecks methodically rather than just swim through them.
Who this course suits
Ideal for:
• Divers interested in history and structure-based diving
• Anyone nervous about wreck environments
• Divers planning coastal or overseas wreck trips
• Photographers wanting controlled positioning around structures
• Divers preparing for more advanced or technical training
Prerequisites
You must:
• Be a certified Adventure Diver with an Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, or Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
• Meet standard medical and fitness requirements
Minimum age: 15 years old
How the course works
The course combines knowledge development with practical wreck dives.
Wreck awareness & planning
Learn how wrecks change over time, hazards to identify, and how to plan safe routes.
Practical wreck dives
You will complete training dives practising buoyancy control, finning techniques, and safe approaches to structures.
Limited penetration techniques
Understand light use, line awareness, and how to remain within recreational limits.
What this certification allows
On completion you will:
• Dive wrecks with improved awareness and control
• Avoid common hazards such as entanglement and silt-out
• Plan safe approaches and routes
• Conduct limited penetration within recreational limits
• Dive wreck sites with greater confidence
What’s included
• Professional instruction from a qualified PADI Instructor
• Wreck training dives
• Practical coaching and briefings
• Certification processing
Delivery locations
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Progression
Pairs well with:
• Deep Diver
• Nitrox (Enriched Air)
• Search and Recovery
A rewarding speciality that opens the door to some of the most memorable dive sites in the world.