Wreck Diving Specialty Course

Explore the Mysteries of Sunken Wrecks

Diving on wrecks means diving in the past and experiencing history first hand.

 

It is an unbelievable experience to see a big ship from a bird's perspective and to glide towards it, watching it slowly materialise in front of your very eyes as you descend through the water column.

 

Here in Brisbane we are lucky enough to have a world class wreck sitting on our doorstep, the ex-HMAS Brisbane. "The Brisbane" is an ex-naval destroyer that was decommissioned in 2001 and scuttled for divers, making it the perfect training site as all hazards and dangers were removed from the ship prior to sinking. 

 

There are some potential risks involved with wreck diving which you will learn about on your course as well as the related skills involved with diving wrecks safely. You will learn where and how to get background information on wrecks, how to locate wrecks and how to prepare for a wreck dive.

 

During the practical ocean component you will apply the correct wreck diving techniques, as well as, evaluate and avoid the potential risks while diving on wrecks.

 

Course Format

One Evening Theory plus Four Dives

 

Theory is a few hours on a Tuesday evening and four dives are required in the ocean to complete certification. The practical component is conducted on the ex-HMAS Brisbane over a weekend at Mooloolaba. Transport is provided back and forth on both the Saturday and the Sunday, however staying the night at Mooloolaba is also an option.

 

 

$725

as a single specialty course

 

Want to save some $$$? Why don't you do your wreck diving specialty as part of a Wreck/Nitrox Combo? 

 

$849

for the complete wreck/nitrox combo (individual courses cost $1449 - you save $600!) 

 

 

Important Information

Included: SSI Crew Pack, transport, four dives on the HMAS Brisbane, tanks & weights, airfills, nitrox fills (if applicable), international certification.

 

Not Included: All scuba equipment. WH&S recommends that each diver uses their own personal items to reduce the possibility of disease transmission. Snorkelling packages are available to buy at special "Student" discount rates.

 

Requirements:

  • A set of dive gloves suitable for wreck diving.

  • A wreck reel suitable for wreck penetration.

  • A suitable primary torch for wreck diving. A back-up torch is also recommended.

  • SSI Advanced Adventurer certification or equivalent.

  • Log book proof that you have dived within the last 12 months. If you have not dived in the last 12 months it is recommended that you take a refresher course. This can be incorporated into your course.

  • WH&S requires every diver to carry their own visual and audible signalling device. Snorkel Safari Brisbane recommends a safety sausage and dive whistle which are available for purchase ($29.97).

 

Recommended: A dive knife. Dive knives will allow you to cut underwater entanglements such as fishing line.

 

Cancellation (or transfer of dates)

More than 7 days notice $50. Inside 7 days $100 since the opportunity to re-sell your place is lost. No refunds once course is underway.


Non-completion of dive medical or independent study by day 1 will mean cancellation of your booking and transfer to later date. This will incur late transfer charges of $100.