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Wreck Diver Course on Koh Lanta island with Go Dive Lanta, Krabi, Thailand

The Wreck Diver Course Experience :

The Wreck Diver Specialty Course

Whether sunk on purpose as an artificial reef or the result of mishap, wrecks open fascinating windows to the past. Most divers find wrecked ships, airplanes and even automobiles nearly irresistible because they're intriguing to explore, exciting avenues of discovery, and usually teeming with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver course teaches you the ins and outs of rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices..

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Before book Wreck Diver Specialty Course

To enroll in a Wreck Diver Specialty Course

  • You must be 15 years old or older.

  • Have a Adventure Diver certification (or equivalent certification)

 

Please complete the following forms :

Please check the health requirements for this course.
Download a PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire (pdf)

 

Please Remember :

Taking Wreck Diver Specialty Course

You will need to stay on Koh Lanta a least 4 Days 3 Nights. Please find your accommodation here.

 

How to getting to Koh Lanta?

If you need transfer service please find more detail about transfer here.

 

What do I need to bring with me On the Boat?
  • Swimsuit

  • Towel

  • Sun lotion

  • Sunglasses

  • Camera

  • Diving & Snorkel gear if you have this already

  • On the boat some money for tips

  • Big Smiles

 

If you need to Flying after diving

for Recreational Diving please find more information here.

 

What you will learn in Wreck Diver Course?

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Course contents

The course takes 2 days training in the open water with 4 training dives.

 

There are many different types of wrecks, some of which are protected by laws that guard their historical and cultural significance. Your training starts by reviewing guidelines for researching and respecting wrecks.

 

Orientation to safely participate in wreck diving activities, this will include:

 

  • Safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks.

  • The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving

  • Surveying and mapping a wreck.

  • The preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels to guide exploration.

  • Techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants.

  • Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

Our instructor will provide you with all of the information you need by using a video and verbal presentation.

 

Training in Swimming Pool or Beach

No Required for this course.

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Training in open water

During your course you will participate in 4 open water training dives which will last 40-60 minutes each. You will then be able to apply wreck dive knowledge, combined with a guided tour to explore Koh Lanta's tropical reefs. Our instructor will show you a huge variety of tropical coral and fish. Clown fish, barracudas, lion fish, trumpet fish, groupers and many other marine creatures will greet you in their world.

 

Safety & Fun.

Your experienced buddy and instructor understands your problems as a beginner and will be there  to assist you whilst under water.

Rates are inclusive of :

 

  • All your training

  • Professional instruction fee

  • PADI Wreck Diver Manual

  • Certification

  • Guaranteed small class of ratio 4:1

  • Maximum 4 students to 1 instructor

  • Dive briefing

  • Diving equipment rental

  • 1-3 Tank/day

  • Weights & Belt

  • Group insurance cover 1,000,000 THB

  • Round transfer Hotels on Koh Lanta/Dive Shop

 

On The Big Boat

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch (Thai food buffet)

  • Tropical fruit

  • Drinking water

  • Soft drinks

  • Coffee & Tea

  • Electrolyte beverage

 

On The Speed Boat

  • Lunch

  • Tropical fruit

  • Drinking water

  • Soft drinks

 

Rates are Exclusive of :

 

  • Additional cost for Diving Insurance 350 THB/day

  • Optional 3rd Dives 1,000 THB/person

  • Rental Dive Computer 350 THB/day

  • Rental Nitrox Tank 300 THB/tank

  • Rental 15L Tank 200 THB/tank

  • Rental DIN adapter 150 THB/day

  • Rental Diving Torch Rental 200 THB/day

 

Surcharges on the course rates apply for non-local dives sites :

  • Hin Deang - Hin Muang*

  • The 3 Adventure

  • Koh Yung

 

Surchages for Speed Boat 1,400 THB/diver/day 

Surcharges to be paid in the Go Dive office.

 

National Marine Park Fee :

The National Marine Park Fee will be added to your bill and is payable on or before the day of the trip. If your trips are not within the National Marine Park then you do not need to pay the Fee.

 

Wreck Diver Course itinerary

 

Arrival Day : Sign up, get Wreck Diver Course Manual with a brief explanation of how to use it from our Staff.(reading & complete knowledge review) & Try diving equipment at Go Dive Shop 1 day before start course.

 

1st Training Day on the Big Boat : Local Day Trip

06:45 - 07:45 AM. Pick up from your Hotels & Resorts

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

08:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

08:30 AM. Breakfast

09:00 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st (Wreck Dive 1)

11:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Wreck Dive 2)

01:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 03:30 - 04:00 PM

 

2nd Training Day on the Big Boat : Local Day Trip

06:45 - 07:45 AM. Pick up from your Hotels & Resorts

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

08:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

08:30 AM. Breakfast

09:00 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st (Wreck Dive 3)

11:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Wreck Dive 4)

01:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 03:30 - 04:00 PM

 

Optional Training Day on the Big Boat : Super Day Trip

05:45 - 06:45 AM. Pick up from your Hotels & Resorts

07:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

07:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

07:30 AM. Breakfast

10:30 AM. Dive Briefing

10:45 AM. Dive 1st (Training Dive)

11:45 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:45 PM. Dive 2nd (Training Dive)

01:45 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

 

Optional Training Day on the Speed Boat : Super Day Trip

07:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

08:30 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

09:30 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st : (Training Dive)

11:00 AM. Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:00 PM. Dive 2nd : (Training Dive)

01:30 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tropical Fruit

04:00 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 02:30 PM

 

Dive Trips suitable for this course :

HTMS Kled Kaew Ship Wreck and The 3 Adventure

 

Remark :

** All itineraries & schedules are weather permitting, sea conditions, currents, tide, minimum numbers and may change without prior notice as the instructors see fit.

*** Rates are only valid for bookings paid via internet!.

 

 

Next Step >>

The fun doesn't need to stop there! With just a little more training, you can go even further - Specialties Diver / Master Scuba Diver
 

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