DIVELINE's PADI Wreck Diver Course

Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of mishap, wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. Most divers find wrecked ships, airplanes and even automobiles nearly irresistible because they’re intriguing to explore, exciting avenues of discovery, and usually teeming with aquatic life. The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches you the ins and outs of rewarding, responsible wreck diving. Scuba Diving in Melbourne opens the door to many wrecks from WW1 J class submarines, Ex-Hmas Canberra navy ship and others. 

The Fun Part

The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver scuba diving course is Melbourne is visiting wrecks, unlocking mysteries and starting to gain the knowledge and experience that allows you to see things that others overlook. Sometimes, only the trained, experienced eye recognizes that a small hole or open door likely caused the vessel’s demise.

What You Learn

• Techniques for diving exploring shipwrecks, and how to avoid common hazards
• How to research and learn the background of your favorite wrecks
• Wreck scuba diving equipment considerations
• Considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks
• Experience in planning, organizing and making at least four wreck dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.

Prerequisites:

• Certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver
• Minimum of 15 years of age for rescue diver course
• Need to be in good physical and mental health
• Diver scuba diving medical Highly Recommended. Required if you are over 45 years of age, and, or if you answer yes to any question on the medical disclaimer. Spums.
• Your own mask, snorkel, boots and fins (receive 10% of snorkeling gear at Diveline whilst booked on course)

Your Next Adventure

Many shipwrecks are often found in deeper water. That’s why the PADI Wreck Diver course is a natural companion to the PADI Deep Diver course. Sometimes you can take these two specialties concurrently. Other training to consider is the PADI Enriched Air Diver course on your way to PADI Master Scuba Diver.

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• Contact us to take the Wreck Diver Diver course
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• View the Most Popular PADI Specialty Courses
• Take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge
• Download a scuba medical questionnaire (PDF)

For all your learning materials and equipment, contact DIVELINE SCUBA CENTRE.

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellation of course will result in a $100 administration fee.
• Once e-Learning has been activated, $250 of course fees is non-refundable plus the admin fee, due to you having access to this e-learning forthgoing.
• Cancellation of course within 72 hours results is 100% of the course costs, due to bookings for pools, boats, instructors and divemasters. 
• Cancellation of boat dives within 72 hours results in non-refundable boat fees.  
• Each postponement of course to another date will incur a $50 admin fee.
• If course is booked and delayed for more than 12 months and the course cost increases, additional cost is payable.