ARGUINEGUÍN WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Descend into History: PADI Wreck Diver off Arguineguín
A four-dive PADI Wreck Diver course run by Scuba Sur in Arguineguín that teaches wreck techniques and guided exploration for certified divers aged 15 and up.
Descend into History: PADI Wreck Diver off Arguineguín.
Off the shores of Arguineguín, the Wreck Diver course turns an ordinary dive into a slow, deliberate enactment of discovery. You learn the techniques and theory needed to approach, descend and inspect wrecks — where ships, planes and even cars lie as underwater time capsules — and experience that moment when a hull or fuselage resolves out of the blue as you close in.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on wreck techniques and theory
The course teaches the procedures, abilities and theory required to safely approach and explore wrecks, giving divers the practical skills to answer the 'call to the wreck.'
Sunken ships, planes and cars
Wrecks in the area include intentionally and accidentally sunk structures; the course frames each dive as an encounter with the past as you descend and a wreck gradually takes shape in front of you.
Boat access and equipment provided
Boat fees and equipment use are included in the offering, simplifying logistics so you can focus on skill development and exploring the wrecks.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to dive these wrecks
The rhythm of the course is deliberate: training and briefings lead into a sequence of four dives where you practise wreck techniques, descend slowly and close with the structure until it resolves into a familiar silhouette. The sensation is part training, part archaeology — a measured progression from theory to the startling intimacy of a wreck revealed beneath the surface.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring personal certification and your medical declaration or certificate. Note that dive insurance is not included if you are not personally covered; a rental dive computer is also not included.
The course comprises four dives in total.
Price covers equipment use and boat fees; course materials, certification paperwork and rental dive computers are not included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many dives are in the course?
The Wreck Diver course comprises four dives.
What is included in the price?
Equipment use and boat fees are included.
What is not included?
Dive insurance if you are not personally covered, course materials and certification, and a rental dive computer are not included.
What are the age and certification requirements?
Participants must be at least 15 years old and hold an Open Water certification.
Do I need to provide a medical declaration?
Yes — a valid medical declaration or certificate is required to participate.
How large are the groups?
Group size is limited to a maximum of four participants.