No previous wreck-diving experience is required. You must be at least 15 years old and hold a PADI Adventure Diver certification, or an equivalent qualifying certification. You should also be medically fit and comfortable diving in open water.

The course includes knowledge development, four wreck-training dives, professional PADI instruction, full diving equipment, DAN dive insurance, lunch on diving days and PADI certification.

You will study wreck-diving procedures before the practical training. This covers researching and surveying wrecks, recognising hazards, wreck navigation, dive planning and the correct use of lines and reels. Your instructor will review everything before your dives.

You will learn how to survey and navigate a wreck, identify potential hazards, maintain careful buoyancy and use lines and reels. You will also practise planning and completing wreck dives safely with your buddy.

The USAT Liberty in Tulamben is normally one of the main training sites for this course. Other suitable wreck sites around Amed and Tulamben may also be used depending on conditions, training requirements and safety.

Limited wreck-penetration training may be introduced when conditions, diver ability and safety allow. Any penetration remains within recreational training limits and is completed under the direct supervision of your PADI Instructor.

Training may be available in English, Chinese, French, Spanish and Indonesian. Please request your preferred language when booking so we can confirm instructor availability.

The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty normally takes two days and includes four open-water training dives.