QUINDALUP SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Into the Steel Cathedral: Wreck Diver Course on HMAS Swan, Quindalup
A focused, one-day wreck-diving specialty on the purpose-sunk HMAS Swan that teaches practical wreck skills across two dives and prepares you to explore shipwrecks safely.
Into the Steel Cathedral: Wreck Diver Course on HMAS Swan, Quindalup.
There is nothing quite like wreck diving: the Wreck Diver specialty at the HMAS Swan pairs focused skills training with two dives on an intentionally sunken WWII‑era vessel that now hosts dense marine life and a living slice of maritime history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Purpose‑Sunk Shipwreck Built for Training
The HMAS Swan is a purposefully sunken shipwreck that provides the controlled complexity ideal for practicing wreck‑diving techniques and navigation around real structure.
Two Thrilling Dives on a Premier Wreck Site
The course includes a double dive on one of the world’s best shipwreck sites, giving you concentrated in‑water time to apply skills under instructor supervision.
Immersed in Living History
Beyond skill practice, the wreck attracts abundant marine life and offers an immersive encounter with naval history as the structure becomes habitat and classroom.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From a morning meet‑up and shore‑side theory and kit setup to two guided dives at the HMAS Swan, the Wreck Diver Course condenses knowledge and practical application into a single, focused day of instruction and exploration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All required diving equipment unless hired; a small tub that fits under a seat to contain your gear; hat, sunglasses and a water bottle; and a signed doctor's medical if applicable.
Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the application and liability form; bring any medical documentation requested by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The Wreck Diver Course is run as a one‑day program.
Where and when do we meet?
Meet at the Quindalup Boat Ramp; the itinerary notes an arrival time of 7:30am to meet your instructor.
How many dives are included?
The course includes two dives at the HMAS Swan to practice wreck skills.
What equipment or items should I bring?
Bring all required diving equipment unless hiring, a small tub to stow gear beneath a seat, hat, sunglasses and a water bottle; have a signed doctor's medical if applicable.
Can minors participate?
Participants must be at least 15 years old to complete the SDI limited‑penetration wreck diver; anyone under 18 requires a parent or guardian to complete application and liability paperwork.
What kind of wreck is the HMAS Swan?
The HMAS Swan is a purposefully sunken shipwreck used for wreck diving practice and exploration.