Wreck Diving Course

Explore Sunken Ships and Wrecks with Scubanana

Explore history
two days
enter inside wrecks

Wreck Diving Course

399€

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?

Wreck diving combines the thrill of exploration with the discovery of maritime history. Every wreck tells a story, from ancient merchant ships to modern vessels intentionally sunk to create artificial reefs. These sites also attract a wealth of marine life, making them true underwater paradises.

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.

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Why choose Scubanana Dive Center?

explore history
two days
enter inside wrecks

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

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.

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.

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.

WHY DIVERS CHOOSE SCUBANANA

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