Wreck Diver Course
Duration:
2 daysEquipment:
ExcludedRequirements:
- AOWD certification
- Good buoyancy control
Overview:
Take your diving to the next level with our Wreck Diver Course — an advanced training designed for divers who want to explore historic wrecks safely and confidently. Learn the techniques, equipment handling, and navigation skills required to dive wrecks like a pro at a depth of 30m. Guided by experienced NDL instructors, this course combines theory, practice, and real wreck dives in the Red Sea over 2 days.
What You'll Learn
- Hazards & Planning — Avoid hazards, research wreck history, and plan specialty dives.
- Wreck Penetration — Learn how to navigate inside wrecks using reels and guidelines.
- Buoyancy & Mapping- Master buoyancy control close to fragile structures and map a wreck's layout.
- Responsible Wreck Diving — How to avoid damaging the wreck or disturbing marine life.
Course Schedule
- Theory & Briefing — Your instructor will introduce wreck diving principles, equipment configuration, safety procedures, and dive planning.
- Equipment Setup & Dry Practice — Before entering the water, you'll fine-tune your gear configuration and practice reel handling, line laying, and communication signals for safe, coordinated wreck diving.
- Dive 1 — Orientation — Your first dive focuses on observation and orientation — learning to map a wreck's layout, assess entry points, and control your buoyancy in limited spaces.
- Dive 2 — Mapping & Survey — Building on your orientation skills, you'll practice documenting a wreck's layout and identifying safe entry and exit points.
- Dive 3 — Guided Penetration — With growing confidence, you'll perform a guided wreck penetration exercise, following a line under instructor supervision.
- Dive 4 — Final Assessment & Debriefing — You'll complete your final dive to demonstrate mastery of line work, navigation, and team procedures before earning your Wreck Dive Certification.
Where You’ll Dive
Training dives may take place at famous Red Sea wrecks near Hurghada, depending on weather and sea conditions, such as El Mina, Boliena, Giannis D, and Salem Express — each with its own unique story. Calm conditions and excellent visibility make Hurghada an ideal location to master advanced wreck diving techniques in a safe and controlled environment.
Become a Certified Wreck Diver
Be ready to explore the secrets of the Red Sea's legendary wrecks. Book our Wreck Diver Course and earn your NDL certification with the expert team at Sadko Safari Fleet.
Excluded
- Diving price according to your package
Yes — you need an Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification or equivalent, plus good buoyancy control.
Yes — the course teaches wreck penetration using reels and guidelines under instructor supervision, alongside safe external exploration techniques.
Four wreck dives across the two-day course, progressing from orientation to guided penetration and a final assessment dive.
Training dives take place on real Red Sea wrecks near Hurghada, including El Mina, Boliena, Giannis D, and Salem Express.
Yes. NDL (National Dive League) certifications are internationally recognized and accepted by dive centers worldwide, just like PADI, SSI, or CMAS.
Yes — many divers pair the Wreck Diver Course with the Deep Diver or Nitrox course during the same trip.
