Wreck Diving
Wreck Diving Training in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia & Delaware
Wreck diving offers some of the most exciting and challenging experiences in scuba. From historic shipwrecks to artificial reefs, proper wreck training builds the skills needed to dive safely, deliberately, and with control.
Southern Maryland Divers provides wreck diving training for Mid-Atlantic conditions, emphasizing situational awareness, buoyancy, propulsion, and line management— not reckless penetration.
Training Location: 23950 N. Patuxent Beach Rd, California, MD 20619 | Phone: (443) 295-3225
Availability: Contact us for booking information
What Is Wreck Diving?
Wreck diving involves exploring sunken ships, aircraft, and structures. These environments introduce overhead hazards, entanglement risks, reduced visibility, and complex navigation challenges.
Proper wreck training focuses on planning, positioning, awareness, and conservative decision-making—skills that keep divers safe while preserving wrecks and marine life.
Is Wreck Diving Training Right for You?
This course is ideal if you:
- Are Advanced Open Water certified
- Have solid buoyancy and trim control
- Want to explore wrecks responsibly
- Plan to dive Mid-Atlantic wreck sites or offshore charters
Divers interested in penetration or advanced overhead environments should consider technical wreck training after this course.
Wreck Diving in Mid-Atlantic Conditions
Mid-Atlantic wrecks often involve colder water, limited visibility, currents, and complex structure. These conditions demand strong buoyancy, controlled propulsion, and disciplined situational awareness.
Training here prepares divers for real wreck environments—not just idealized conditions— and translates directly to offshore wreck charters and technical progression.
What Comes After Wreck Diving?
Many wreck divers continue into advanced or technical training, or apply their skills on offshore charters and trips.
Wreck Diving FAQs
Does this course include wreck penetration?
This course focuses on external wreck exploration and awareness. Penetration requires additional technical training.
Is wreck diving dangerous?
Wreck diving carries additional risks, which is why proper training, conservative planning, and discipline are essential.
Do I need special equipment?
Equipment requirements vary. Instructors will review recommended gear such as lights, reels, and cutting devices during training.