Open Water + Basic Wreck

Malta is world-famous for its wrecks, and two stunning WWII shipwrecks lie within the Open Water depth limit of 18m – making this the perfect place and time to start wreck diving.

Why take the Basic Wreck Diver course during your Open Water Course?

• Explore real history: You get the chance to visit actual WWII wrecks while learning, making the course exciting and memorable.
  
• Learn safe wreck techniques: You’ll understand how to approach and navigate around wrecks safely, respecting both the structure and your limits.
  
• Boost your confidence: Wrecks can seem intimidating at first – learning the right way from the start makes them accessible and enjoyable.
  
• Start your specialty journey early: This course lays the foundation for future wreck diving specialties, including penetration dives later on.
  

Combining it with your Open Water course means you don’t just learn to dive—you learn to dive into history, right here in Malta’s incredible underwater museum.

Certification Prerequisites

• Fit to swim 
• Medical Fit (link pdf) 
• Standards 
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FAQ

Guidance for Doctor (link pdf) 

Info: Take all three pages of this form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician’s Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician’s approval.