Wreck Diver
PADI 5 Star Dive Center • Courtenay BC • Vancouver Island
The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches the skills needed to safely explore shipwrecks, artificial reefs and other submerged structures while expanding your diving knowledge and experience. Learn proper wreck-diving techniques, hazard awareness, line-handling skills and responsible wreck exploration practices.
Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada's most exciting wreck diving opportunities.
Whether you're exploring the artificial reefs of the Nanaimo Wreck Trek, diving historic wrecks, or planning future underwater adventures, the Wreck Diver course provides the skills and confidence needed to safely explore these fascinating underwater environments.
Our instructors did not gain their certifications through warm-water zero-to-hero instructor mills.
Students learn from experienced British Columbia dive professionals with commercial, military, technical and expedition diving backgrounds, gaining practical wreck-diving knowledge that applies directly to real-world diving throughout Vancouver Island and beyond.
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Explore Vancouver Island's Underwater History
The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches divers how to safely explore shipwrecks, artificial reefs and other submerged structures while developing the specialized skills required for responsible wreck diving.
Wrecks are among the most fascinating dive sites in the world. They tell stories of maritime history, provide habitat for marine life, and offer unique underwater adventures that attract divers from around the globe.
At UB Diving, students learn practical wreck-diving skills in the cold-water environment of British Columbia while preparing to explore some of Vancouver Island's most famous wreck sites.
Why Take the Wreck Diver Course?
- Explore shipwrecks safely and responsibly
- Learn wreck surveying techniques
- Develop line and reel handling skills
- Improve buoyancy and situational awareness
- Understand common wreck-diving hazards
- Expand your diving opportunities throughout British Columbia
What You'll Learn
- Wreck assessment and survey techniques
- Safe wreck-diving procedures
- Line and reel deployment
- Specialized finning techniques
- Hazard recognition and avoidance
- Responsible wreck-diving practices
- Planning and executing wreck dives
Real-World Wreck Diving on Vancouver Island
The skills learned in this course are directly applicable to some of British Columbia's best wreck-diving destinations. Many students use this training to prepare for dives on the Nanaimo Wreck Trek, including the HMCS Saskatchewan, HMCS Cape Breton and RivTow Lion artificial reefs.
Wreck diving is often combined with Enriched Air Nitrox Diver training and Deep Diver certification to maximize bottom time and expand diving opportunities.
Many divers also continue developing their skills through Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver training.
Course Requirements
If you are at least 15 years old and hold a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher (or a qualifying certification from another training organization), you may enroll in the PADI Wreck Diver course.
- Minimum Age: 15 years old
- Prerequisite: Adventure Diver certification or higher
- Required Equipment: Personal dive light and reel
Please note: Students are required to provide their own dive light and reel for this course.
Continue Your Wreck Diving Adventure
After certification, many divers continue into Deep Diver, Nitrox Diver, and Divemaster training while exploring Vancouver Island's world-class wreck diving opportunities.
Put your new skills to work aboard one of our Dive Vessels, experience Vancouver Island Cold-Water Diving, or join us on the Nanaimo Wreck Trek.
Need equipment support? Visit our Scuba Rentals, Tank Fills, Nitrox, Trimix & CCR Support, and Regulator Service & Repair pages.
Ready to get started? Visit our Learn to Dive page, review our Prices & FAQ, check the UB Diving Calendar, or Contact Us today.
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