Texas Scuba Academy
PADI Wreck Diver
Open Water certifiedPADI Certified

PADI Wreck Diver

Explore sunken ships and other wrecks safely with real mapping, planning, and guideline skills.

$299.95Enrollment Open
Students:
1
Max 10
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404
🌍 Dive anywhere
♾️ Lifetime cert
🗓 Private & flexible
📍 Local dive sites

SKU: TSA-PADI-PADI-W

What's included

✓PADI eLearning — complete at your own pace
✓Small-group pool training — we book the pool and bring all the gear
✓Open water training dives (if applicable)
✓Personal instruction from a certified PADI Instructor
✓Lifetime certification card

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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PADI Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver certificationminimum age 15

What you'll learn

Knowledge & Planning

✓Avoiding common hazards associated with exploring shipwrecks
✓Special equipment considerations for wreck diving
✓Techniques for safely entering intact wrecks
✓Researching potential wreck sites before visiting

Skills & Dives (four dives)

✓Planning, organizing and carrying out wreck dives with a PADI Instructor
✓Mapping and surveying a wreck
✓Safe penetration techniques for overhead/enclosed environments
✓Identifying historically and ecologically significant wreck features

Frequently asked questions

Four open water dives, progressing from wreck mapping and exterior survey to limited penetration using a guideline, on sites appropriate for training.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Pool training — we handle everything

We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready for what's next?

Keep building your skills. PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step — we reach out within 24 hours to schedule.

Explore PADI Advance Open Water Diver →Call (512) 489-4404