Unlock the Secrets of Tenerife’s Shipwrecks

Take your diving skills to the next level with the Wreck Diver Specialty course at LoCura Diving in Tenerife. Dive into the fascinating history of sunken ships, practice advanced navigation techniques, and explore the mysterious underwater world. Tenerife offers incredible wreck dives like the famous El Peñón wreck in Tabaiba, where you’ll refine your wreck diving skills in open and accessible spaces.

• Explore Tenerife’s Iconic Shipwrecks: Dive into open sections of historic wrecks, such as the El Peñón in Tabaiba.
• Advanced Diving Techniques: Learn how to safely explore wrecks and improve your underwater navigation.
• Boost Your Confidence: Gain confidence in assessing wreck environments and handling equipment in complex dive conditions.
• Preparation for Global Wreck Diving: Acquire the necessary skills for safe wreck penetration when diving outside of Spain.
• SSI and PADI Certification Available: Get certified with the agency of your choice, recognized worldwide.
• Extended Penetration Possibilities: Complete the Deep Diver Course to increase your depth and penetration capabilities, as Wreck Speciality allowing you to penetrate wrecks up to the maximum depth you’re certified for, measured from the surface.

• Our Wreck Diver Specialty course focuses on teaching safe, responsible techniques for exploring sunken ships. While penetration into wrecks is prohibited by Spanish law, this course prepares you for future dives where such exploration is allowed, ensuring you learn all necessary skills for safe penetration and navigation.

• Guided Dives: Explore the open areas of Tenerife’s best wrecks, including the El Peñón wreck.
• Legal and Safety Training: Understand the regulations surrounding wreck diving in Spain, with a focus on non-penetration dives.
• Advanced Navigation Skills: Learn how to safely navigate around wrecks and handle potential hazards like entanglement.
• Preparation for Wreck Penetration: Gain the skills needed for safe exploration of wrecks outside of Spain, including techniques for managing risks during penetration dives.

• Wreck Navigation: Safely navigate open areas of wrecks using proper techniques.
• Wreck Assessment: Evaluate the structure of wrecks and identify safe zones for exploration.
• Environmental Awareness: Understand the impact of wrecks on marine life and how to protect underwater ecosystems.
• Equipment Handling: Learn how to handle dive equipment for wreck exploration, including lines and reels for safe navigation.
• Safe Penetration Techniques: Prepare for future wreck dives outside of Spain by mastering skills needed for safe penetration exploration.

• Open Water Diver Certification: You must have a valid Open Water Diver certification from a recognized agency (PADI, SSI, etc.).
• Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 15 years old (or 12 years old for those pursuing the Junior Wreck Diver certification).
• Medical Clearance: A medical statement confirming your fitness to dive may be required, depending on your health history.

• The Wreck Diver Specialty course is ideal for divers who want to:

  • Explore shipwrecks in a safe and controlled environment.
  • Gain a better understanding of underwater navigation and advanced diving techniques.
  • Prepare for wreck penetration dives outside of Spain.

You’ll start with a theory session where our instructors explain the unique challenges and techniques of wreck diving, including Spanish laws regarding non-penetration dives. You’ll also get practical experience, learning how to handle equipment like lines and reels.

Head out to Tenerife’s El Peñón wreck in Tabaiba for your open water dives. You’ll practice navigation and wreck assessment in the open sections of the wreck, refining your skills while staying within safe boundaries.

In Spain, divers are prohibited from penetrating the interior of wrecks due to safety regulations. However, this course focuses on exploring open and safe areas of wrecks, ensuring compliance with local laws while still providing an exciting and educational experience. You’ll learn how to responsibly explore wrecks without entering enclosed spaces, keeping both you and the marine environment safe.

After completing the course, you’ll receive either a PADI or SSI Wreck Diver Specialty certification, allowing you to explore wrecks around the world. This certification is recognized internationally and adds a valuable specialty to your diving credentials.

Ready for more adventure? We recommend completing the Deep Diver Course to extend your penetration possibilities. By the rules, you’re allowed to penetrate up to the maximum depth you are certified for, measured from the surface. Combine your Wreck Diver Specialty with other advanced courses like Deep Diver or Underwater Navigation to expand your diving expertise even further!

Join LoCura Diving in Tenerife for a thrilling exploration of the island’s famous shipwrecks. Gain confidence, learn advanced skills, and experience the underwater world like never before. Contact us to book your Wreck Diver Specialty course and dive into history!