Can an Open Water diver dive wrecks?

Yes, exterior and open swim-throughs within 60 feet. Deeper wrecks need Advanced. Any real penetration needs a Wreck specialty or equivalent, and the operator will check.

What is the difference between Wreck specialty and Advanced Wreck?

Wreck specialty covers limited penetration in the light zone with a line. Advanced Wreck (technical) covers full penetration beyond the light zone with redundant gas and deco. Most trips state which one they need.

Where are the best wreck trips?

Truk Lagoon for WWII fleets, the Red Sea for the Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas, North Carolina for U-boats and sand tigers, the Great Lakes for cold-water preservation, and Scapa Flow for the German fleet.

Wreck Dive Trips: Ships, Planes, Reefs, and History

A wreck is a story you can swim through. Some sit in 60 feet of warm water with the hatches open. Others are 130 feet down, cold, silty, and only for divers with a line, a light, and the training to use them. Know which one you are booking.