Learn to explore wrecks safely - mapping, penetration lines and hazard awareness - on the Red Sea's famous wrecks. For Advanced divers; materials, equipment and hotel pickup included.
The PADI Wreck Diver specialty teaches you to explore shipwrecks safely — perfect for the Red Sea, which is one of the world's best wreck-diving regions. Over about two days and four dives you learn wreck survey and mapping, safe navigation around a wreck, avoiding hazards, and the basics of limited penetration using guidelines and lights. You train on real wrecks near Hurghada with an instructor who knows them well.
You should be Advanced-certified (or hold the Deep adventure dive) because wrecks often sit near 30 m. Good buoyancy is essential to protect yourself and the wreck. Nitrox is recommended.
Wreck diving demands excellent buoyancy to protect both yourself and the fragile wreck, so the course is also a great way to sharpen your overall diving skills. Once certified, you'll get far more from the Red Sea's world-class wrecks, from El Mina to the mighty Thistlegorm.
The course covers the basics of safe, limited penetration using a guideline and light, always within the light zone. Deeper penetration needs technical training.
We train on accessible local wrecks near Hurghada, such as El Mina or the Abu Nuhas wrecks, depending on conditions.
Yes — Advanced (or the Deep adventure dive) is required because wrecks commonly lie close to 30 metres.
