SDI Wreck Diver

Course Overview

The SDI Wreck Diver course introduces you to the skills, knowledge, and planning needed to safely explore shipwrecks. You will learn how to evaluate wreck environments, navigate around structures, manage hazards, and understand the history and significance of wreck diving. This course builds confidence and awareness while expanding your diving opportunities.

What You Will Learn

• Wreck diving hazards and risk management
• Evaluating wreck stability and safe entry points
• Navigation techniques around wreck structures
• Use of reels, lines, and lights for wreck exploration
• Buoyancy control and finning techniques to avoid silt disturbance
• History, preservation, and responsible wreck diving practices

How the Course Works

• Independent eLearning completed at your own pace
• Classroom review and dive planning
• Open water skills development around wreck structures
• Optional limited penetration skills when conditions allow

Prerequisites

• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
• Minimum age 18
• Minimum age 15 for limited penetration with parental consent
• Minimum age 10 with parental consent for a non penetration course

Required Gear

Divers must have a complete scuba kit including mask, snorkel, fins, boots, BCD, regulator set, gauges or computer, exposure protection appropriate for conditions, surface signaling devices, and a cutting tool. A light set, slate, one audible signaling device, and one visual signaling device are required. Reel rental is provided, and divers are encouraged to purchase their own.

Gear packages and rental options are available. Visit our continuing education gear options here: Continuing Education Diver Add On Options

Schedule and Pricing

Scroll down to see scheduled Wreck Diver course dates. You may also contact us for private or small group scheduling.

Course fee includes eLearning, instruction, and open water training dives. Park entry fees, boat fees, and gear are not included.

Continuing Education

Wreck Diver pairs well with specialties such as Deep Diver, Search and Recovery, and Night Diver. Many divers continue on to the SDI Master Scuba Diver rating after completing this course.