Wreck Diving Course
Explore Sunken Ships and Wrecks with Scubanana
Wreck Diving Course
If you’ve ever dreamed of diving into history and exploring sunken ships, the wreck diving course is perfect for you. At Scubanana, our dive center in Tenerife, we offer you the opportunity to uncover underwater mysteries while improving your diving skills. Learn to plan and execute safe wreck dives, maximising adventure without compromising safety.
What will you learn in our wreck diving course?
Course content
In the Scubanana wreck diving course, you will learn:
- Navigation and orientation techniques inside and around wrecks
- How to assess structures and ensure safety in wreck diving
- Use of reels and guideline techniques for controlled penetration
- Special considerations for diving in shipwrecks teeming with marine life
What is wreck diving, and why is it so fascinating?
Why dive on shipwrecks?
What are the challenges of wreck diving?
Wreck diving can present challenges such as enclosed spaces, unstable structures, and currents. That’s why proper training is essential to assess risks, plan dives, and use advanced buoyancy techniques for a safe and enjoyable exploration.
Why choose Scubanana Dive Center?
- Small groups in your language
- We adapt to your schedule
- Family atmosphere
- Facilities directly inside the harbour
- Nice confined water diveside at 100m of our dive center
- Perfect conditions for Open Water training dives -5m to -40m
- Plenty of sea life around
- Certified PADI instructors with lots of experience
Frequently Asked Questions about Wreck Diving
Who can take the wreck diving course?
To enrol, you need:
- An Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Good buoyancy control and equipment handling skills
Can I enter inside the wrecks during the dives?
On the fourth dive of the course, we will put into practice the safe penetration techniques we have previously learned by entering the interior of the wreck to experience a unique and unforgettable adventure.
What are the best wreck diving sites in Tenerife?
Tenerife is home to several wrecks, but without a doubt, the most outstanding is the Peñón in Tabaiba: a sunken tugboat with multiple entry points, ideal for experienced divers. This is where we will conduct the course.
Do I need special equipment for wreck diving?
During the course, we provide all the necessary equipment. To safely dive in wrecks, it’s essential to have a dive torch, a reel with line for penetration, and of course, a dive computer.