Diving in sunken ships: fun and risks
Shipwreck diving guide with safety tips specific to this type of diving.
Sunken ships have turned into artificial reefs teeming with life, each of which tells a historical story worth exploring.
The Magic of Wreck Diving
Sunken ships combine the curiosity of history with the beauty of nature. The reefs and the fish that inhabit them make each wreck a world unto itself.
Required level
External wreck diving is suitable for the average diver. Entering the wreck is considered a technical dive that requires specialized training.
Debris-specific hazards
Interior direction
The interior is dark, the directions are confusing, and a diver who enters without training may get lost inside.
Rust and brittle structures
Some parts may suddenly collapse when touched or shaken by water. Do not touch anything without making sure it is stable.
Lacked wires and nets
may be scattered within the wreck and pose a entrapment hazard to an unwary diver.
Safe wreck diving tips
- Always dive with a guide who knows the site well the first time
- Never enter inside without specialized training
- Take a powerful flashlight even for diving from outside
- Continuously monitor the air indicator, as preoccupation with the scene makes you forget.
Wreckage is beautiful and exciting, but respecting it means accessing its most beautiful parts without risk.