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Specialty

PADI Wreck Diver Specialty

The Arabian Gulf is full of wrecks, and few dives are as atmospheric. The Wreck Diver course teaches you to explore them safely, responsibly, and with proper technique.

Depth

To your level

Duration

0 days

Min age

0 years

Certification

Lifetime, worldwide
Overview

What this course is about

Wrecks are fascinating but demand respect: silt, snag hazards, and overhead environments all need careful handling. You'll learn to survey and map a wreck, navigate around it, and use lines and reels.

Across four dives you'll build the skills to explore the region's wrecks confidently — from the Zainab off Dubai to Qatar's offshore wrecks.

What you'll learn

  • Surveying and mapping a wreck
  • Special finning to avoid stirring silt
  • Using penetration lines and reels
  • Spotting and avoiding common hazards

What's included

  • PADI Wreck Diver materials
  • Four wreck training dives
  • All equipment for the duration
  • PADI Wreck Diver certification

Requirements

  • PADI Adventure Diver / Advanced Open Water (or equivalent)
  • Minimum age 15
  • Medically fit to dive

You'll walk away with

A PADI Wreck Diver certification — ready to explore the Gulf's wrecks the right way.

Common questions

Ready when you are

Your first dive starts with a message

Tell us what you're after — a course, a fun dive, or a boat trip for the group — and we'll sort the rest. No pressure, just the blue.