Learn responsible wreck diving practices and dive into those mysterious sunk ships!
This course builds and extends your knowledge and experience with regards to wreck diving. You will learn about historical and social value of wrecks, as well as potential hazards, how to identify them, penetration techniques, including using a line and reel.
If you love diving wrecks or would like to try, then this is the course for you.
When you are ready, your instructor will take you out on our purpose-sunk wreck (HMNZS Waikato) to put your new knowledge to the test.
Pricing Information
Wreck trips organised on demand - require minimum numbers to run a trip - See our Wreck Page
It is recommended that you hold your Enriched Air certification as the Waikato sits at 28m deep.
Contact us for more information and pricing.
What does the course involve?
The course runs over 2 days (4 dives) and includes theory sessions on important issues such as navigating and penetrating wrecks, surveying and mapping a wreck, practising special finning techniques and the use of penetration lines.
You don't have to penetrate the wreck to be certified, but we strongly recommend it: the feeling is unlike anything else, and the practice makes you a better diver!
What do I need to supply?
- You must be at least PADI Advanced (or equivalent) and over 15 years of age.
- It is recommended that you hold your Enriched Air certification.
- Purchase the eLearning from us or pop online and grab it directly from PADI.
- We’ll get you to complete a medical questionnaire. It is very important that you have no history of asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, heart or lung conditions, or chronic sinus/ear conditions. If you have any of these, we will need to see a doctor’s certificate stating that you are fit to dive.
Prescription medication, surgery in the last 12 months, are recent additions - please make sure you are good to go on all of these - we hate disappointing people in the morning, 'cos we really want to get you diving!
Don't forget to download the PADI App before you arrive.
What's included?
- Wreck Specialty online E-learning
- 4 dives on the HMNZS Waikato
- Full equipment hire
- Electronic certification card and PADI fees
When do you run the courses?
This course is run solely on demand, and minimum numbers are needed to run a trip to the wrecks. Contact us for more information.