Drift down and pass through a window into the past. As you near the bottom, a recognizable shape begins to form. First, you see a straight line, then a round window. Next, a ship materializes in front of you. As you look at the wreck, past and the present meet.

Whether sunk intentionally or tragically, whether a sunken ship, a plane or an automobile, the call of wrecks is nearly irresistible to divers. Through the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course, you get the skills, knowledge and procedures you need to answer the call of wreck diving.

What do I need to start?

• PADI Adventure Diver certification or Equivalent
• Minimum age: 15 years old

What will I do?

Information contained in your PADI Wreck Diver program includes:

• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving
• The preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels
• Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures

How long will it take?

• Recommended Course :over 2-3 days
• Open Water Training: four dives over two days

What will I need?

• PADI Wreck Diver Pak
• PADI wreck Diver Manual
• PADI Wreck video and log insert

Where can I go from here?

Your PADI Adventures in Diving: PADI Wreck Adventure Dive may count towards this PADI Specialty certification at instructor discretion. This PADI Specialty certification also counts as one of five PADI Specialty certifications required for your PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.