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Penetrating San Diego’s Sunken Giants: An Advanced Wreck Diver Course
A focused, 6-hour Advanced Wreck Diver program in San Diego with Delta Sea Divers that teaches penetration techniques and safety for wreck dives to a maximum of 55 metres.
Penetrating San Diego’s Sunken Giants: An Advanced Wreck Diver Course.
Off the coast of San Diego, the Advanced Wreck Diver course trains experienced divers to move beyond recreational sight-seeing and safely enter and navigate wrecks. The program emphasizes penetration skills and techniques, equipment requirements, and hazard management, with strict limits so that depths do not exceed the level for which a diver is trained and competent — and in no case shall the program exceed 55 metres/180 feet.
Highlights
Course Highlights
Penetration Skills & Technique
This program includes focused training in wreck penetration: how to plan entries, manage lines and reels, and move safely within confined wreck spaces to build competence for advanced wreck dives.
Deep-Water Limits — Up to 55 Metres
The course covers advanced dives to depths appropriate to the diver’s level of training, with an absolute program ceiling of 55 metres (180 feet).
Equipment Requirements & Hazard Awareness
A central objective is to train divers in the proper techniques, equipment requirements, and the specific hazards of wreck diving so they can conduct penetrations responsibly.
What the day feels like
What the Course Feels Like
Across a compact, instruction-driven schedule you will move from briefing and gear checks to hands-on practice of penetration techniques and then to supervised wreck dives. Instruction emphasizes safe, staged progress — drills and controlled penetrations under instructor supervision — all framed by strict depth and competency limits.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is for — and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs approximately 6 hours. Meeting location is to be determined by the operator.
Expect instruction on required equipment and safety practices; divers should bring personal gear as advised by the operator and be prepared for equipment-specific training.
The program is operated by Delta Sea Divers in San Diego and focuses on training for competent advanced wreck diving.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Advanced Wreck Diver course?
The program duration is 6 hours.
What maximum depth does the course cover?
Depths in this program shall not exceed the level in which the diver is trained and competent; in no case shall the maximum depth in this program exceed 55 metres (180 feet).
Does the course teach wreck penetration?
Yes — the program includes penetration skills and techniques as a core component of the training.
Where do participants meet for the course?
The meeting location is to be determined (TBD) by the operator.
What are the learning objectives of the course?
The objective is to train divers in proper techniques, equipment requirements, and the hazards of wreck diving so they can competently conduct advanced wreck dives.