Wreck diving offers an incredible opportunity to explore underwater treasures and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the past. This speciality course equips you with the skills and knowledge to dive safely around shipwrecks and artificial reefs, combining academic learning, confined water training, and exciting open water dives. By the end of this programme, you'll hold an SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification, opening the door to unforgettable adventures.
The programme begins with six comprehensive academic sessions, where you’ll learn essential concepts such as mapping wrecks, understanding structural integrity, and planning your dives to ensure safety and enjoyment. These sessions cover theoretical knowledge and visual aids to give you a strong foundation in wreck diving principles.
The confined water sessions are designed to build your confidence and familiarity with techniques like line-handling, light use, and navigating confined spaces around wrecks. You'll practise these skills in a controlled environment under the guidance of certified instructors.
Finally, you'll take part in two open water dives, venturing to depths of up to 30 metres. These dives focus on applying your skills in real wreck settings, allowing you to navigate, assess conditions, and refine your buoyancy control in dynamic environments. Each dive is a step closer to earning your specialty certification and becoming a competent wreck diver.
The course is based at our centre in Borehamwood. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of nearby dive sites, we provide an excellent environment for both learning and practical application.
Easily accessible from London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, we offer a convenient location for divers of all levels.
Participants must hold an Open Water Diver certification. A reasonable level of fitness and comfort in the water is essential.
As a leading PADI and SSI Dive Centre, we take pride in providing top-tier scuba training across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. Our team of dedicated instructors ensures every course is tailored to your needs, creating a safe, enjoyable, and enriching environment.
From foundational certifications to exciting specialities like wreck diving, we aim to inspire the next generation of confident and skilled divers. With our personalised approach and passion for diving, you’ll find every session both memorable and rewarding.
This course is open to anyone aged 10 or older who holds a valid Open Water Diver certification.
A reasonable level of comfort in the water and basic diving skills are required.
The course consists of six academic sessions, confined water training, and two open water dives.
You’ll learn about wreck safety, dive planning, navigation techniques, buoyancy control, and the use of specialised equipment for non-penetration wreck diving.
The suggested duration is 5-10 hours. This includes both theoretical learning and practical diving sessions, depending on your schedule and progress.
All necessary equipment, including wreck diving-specific tools such as lines, reels, and lights, is provided.
You only need to bring personal items like swimwear and towels.
The course takes place at our Borehamwood centre (WD6 2FR).
Open water dives are conducted at nearby dive sites, offering excellent wreck environments to practise your skills.
About the centre
Unit 7 Hamilton Business Park, Stirling Way
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Operated by Borehamwood Scuba, a partner of adventuro.
