Get your Wreck Diving Specialty on Koh Tao
Why should I get wreck certified?
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Uncover the Secrets of Sunken Ships
Ever wondered what mysteries lie within sunken ships? BECOME A WRECK DIVER and explore the hidden treasures of the deep!
Why Choose the Wreck Diving Specialty?
The Wreck Diving Specialty Course is your gateway to untouched underwater worlds. With countless undiscovered shipwrecks, you’ll have exciting opportunities to chart new diving grounds and make unique discoveries.
What You’ll Learn
This course covers essential skills like researching a wreck’s history, understanding its layout, identifying hazards, and safely navigating its interior and exterior.
Your Wreck Diving Journey
In just two days and four dives, you'll gain the skills to safely explore wrecks in a small group (max 2 students per instructor).
Ready to “Get Wrecked”?
Take the plunge today and uncover a world of underwater adventure!
7,000 - 8,500 THB
This is how you become a wreck diver:
In 2 days, you will become certified to dive with a buddy inside wrecks anywhere in the world!
To accommodate for your holiday plans & time constraints we offer several schedule options, but in general, these are the parts of your training.
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Part 1: Theory
We will start your training with the mandatory paperwork, an introduction to the schedule, and meeting your instructor.
The course begins with the theory component, which includes completing Knowledge Reviews via the app or browser. Once finished, your instructor will review your answers, provide feedback, and share additional insights to prepare you for the next steps.
In this theoretical training, you’ll learn about wreck classifications, dive planning, hazard management, advanced navigation techniques, and the use of specialized equipment. Topics also include buoyancy control, dive communication, and preserving wreck environments.
This knowledge lays the foundation for safe and confident wreck diving, ensuring you’re ready to move on to the practical diving sessions.
Part 2: Land Practice
Diving on a wreck requires unique considerations compared to exploring a coral reef or other dive sites. You’ll need to assess potential hazards, understand the wreck’s condition, and familiarize yourself with its layout to effectively plan your dive.
Before your Open Water Dives, your instructor will introduce you to the wreck you’ll be exploring. Together, you’ll discuss techniques for identifying hazards, evaluating the wreck’s stability, and determining which areas are safe to enter.
Land-based practice focuses on familiarizing yourself with the additional safety equipment required for wreck diving. You’ll learn to use a flashlight and safety line, practicing knot-tying and line communication techniques to ensure safe and effective coordination with your buddy during your dives. This preparation is key to mastering safe wreck penetration and navigation.
Part 3: 4 Wreck Dives
Your Wreck Diving Specialty includes four dives designed to build progressively over two days.
Dives 1 & 2: These introductory dives familiarize you with the wreck, focusing on its layout, dimensions, potential entry points, and key areas of interest. You’ll assess the wreck’s condition, take notes, and draw a map. This map will serve as the foundation for planning your final dives and will be reviewed with your instructor—perhaps over a beer later!
Dive 3: In this dive, you’ll practice essential techniques for wreck entry. Starting outside the wreck, you’ll test skills learned on land, such as line-laying, knot-tying, flashlight handling, and buddy communication. You’ll switch roles between leader and follower, honing your teamwork and confidence underwater.
Dive 4: The final dive is your choice! You can plan and execute a wreck penetration with your instructor or spend more time exploring the exterior. This dive is your ultimate test to earn your Wreck Specialty Diver certification.
How it works …
To give you an idea of what your course will look like,
here is an example schedule:
DAY ONE
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Day 1 - Full Day
First 2 dives
– Lunch –
Afternoon theory and land practice
DAY TWO
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2 Dives
First one practice laying line
Last one, penetrating the wreck!
However. It’s not all set in stone, you can just contact us to request a different schedule that fits you!
The Wreck Diving Specialty Prerequisites:
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Minimum Certification Level
To become a Wreck Specialty diver, you will have to be certified as a Open Water Diver (or hold an equivalent certification of another recognised training agency).
You also need at least 12 logged dives. However this is easy to achieve by doing some other specs or fun dives first!
Minimum Age
The minimum age to sign up for the Wreck Diving Specialty you will need to be 15 years old.
Medical Statement
You need to be medically fit for diving. You find the medical statement for scuba diving here to download. If in doubt, please check with your physician or ask us before booking your dive experience with us.
Insurance
To comply with our dive insurance requirements, you will need to have proof (logbook etc.) of a dive within the last 6 months otherwise you will need to take part in our Crystal Dive Scuba Review before taking part in the course to receive our insurance cover.
WRECK DIVING SPECIALTY
Price: 7,000-8,500 THB
Duration: 2 days
Minimum age: 15 yrs
Prerequisites: Certified Diver & 12 logged dives
Schedule
Day 1: Orientation & Theory then 2 Dives
Day 2: 2 Dives (Midday Finish!)
What’s included?
Our Wreck Diving Specialty package includes:
- Advanced Wreck Diving Specialty (max. 4 students per Instructor)
- Personal set of scuba equipment throughout your stay
- FREE use of Dive Computer
- Standard E-learning (Diamond Access upgrade available, read more)
- Certification
- Crystal Dive T-Shirt
- Multilingual personal instructor
- Boat trips & refreshments for your dives
- Dive insurance for your dives with us (30 days)
- Discounted accommodation option for the course duration, read more
- 10 % discount on additional diver level courses & dive equipment purchases with us
(Extra cost 300THB torch hire)
BIG DISCOUNTS ON PRIVATE ROOMS
With all of our courses you can make use of our private AC rooms with huge discounts.
When you´re learning to dive its important that you get a good night of sleep. During the length of all courses you can check in to our accommodation with big discounts! Have a look at our latest deals and prices here.
Message us to look at upgrades and for more info click here.
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Become a Wreck Diver with Crystal Dive Koh Tao
The Wreck Diver Specialty Course gives you the knowledge and training to enable you to penetrate and explore inside shipwrecks!
Over 2 days you will take 4 dives learning the safety aspects, how to map a wreck, along with practicing using reels to guide your way inside and help you explore hidden areas.
฿8,500
4-Dive-Specialty: If you are completely new to Wreck Diving this Specialty will get you the full insight to Wreck diving, including the practice you need to safely penetrate a Wreck.
*Already completed a Wreck Adventure Dive? Contact us for options here.
(Extra cost 300THB torch hire) – 12 logged Dives minimum required.
Wreck Diving Specialty
4-Dive-Specialty: If you are completely new to Wreck Diving this Specialty will get you the full insight to Wreck diving, including the practice you need to safely penetrate a Wreck.
*Already completed a Wreck Adventure Dive? Contact us for options here.
(Extra cost 300THB torch hire) – 12 logged Dives minimum required.
FILM YOUR DIVES, KEEP THE MEMORIES
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Our underwater videography team, Crystal Images, is available to provide you with personal and lasting memories of your experience and offer unique underwater video and photo services for your course. You can choose from a 10 minute land and underwater based video or 10-15 high resolution photographs.
These options are available for your course and can be booked by clicking the button below and choosing the ‘video & photo’ option, in addition to your course booking.
Please ask us about group bookings and additional options on other courses.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I start my Wreck Diver Specialty Course every day?
In general, yes. We start our courses any given day. To secure your desired start date, we recommend booking your Wreck Diver Specialty Course online here. This will guarantee your placement in a small group of maximum 4 students per instructor.
Is it possible to change the schedule for the Wreck Diver Specialty Course?
Our schedules are flexible and we will do everything to adjust it to your travel plans. Please contact us to arrange for a schedule that suits you within the limits of the Wreck Diver Specialty Course performance requirements.
Is there a shorter course option available for the Wreck Diver Specialty Course?
This depends on your previous dives. If you have taken the Wreck Adventure Dive already, you can book the 3 dive option and complete the course in one day. The 4 dive option will take 2 days. Contact us at any time for more information.
What are the rates for accommodation?
For your Wreck Diver Specialty Course we offer accommodation in a private AC room (choice of Double or Twin) at a discounted rate for the standard course duration of 2 nights. There are also upgrade options available for the adjacent Koh Tao Regal or Beach Club Resort. More information here or just contact us directly.
What are the minimum requirements to start my Wreck Diver Specialty Course?
The minimum requirements for you to enroll in the Wreck Diver Specialty Course are listed here. If you still have questions about specific requirements or an equivalent certification, please contact us directly.
How many students will be together with me in my Wreck Diver Specialty Course?
We pride ourselves to teach our Wreck Diver Specialty Course personal in groups of max. 4 students (2 for the penetration dive) per instructor. If you still prefer a smaller group or a private course please contact us directly. On the other hand, if you travel in a bigger group, please let us know and we will arrange for multiple Instructors to teach you together.
Can I take a Go Pro on my dives for the Wreck Diver Specialty Course?
You can take your own camera on any of the dives. Be aware though, that you may be busy with the tasks at hand. A better option may be to arrange for our in-house video & photo company Crystal Images to either take professional photos or a broadcast quality video of you on two of your dives on the Wreck Diver Specialty Course. Please contact us or check out your options here.
What other courses can I take if I have some more time after my Wreck Diver Specialty Course?
We have put together some recommendations for you under this link for dive activities that you may find interesting after or together with your Wreck Diver Specialty Course. If you are interested in other activities, have a look at our shop and check out our multi-course packages as well.
Other Questions?
Please check out our general FAQ-Page which will answer most of your questions about Koh Tao, diving, weather conditions and everything else. Anything that cannot be answered there, please just contact us and we will get right back to you!
