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The 15 Best Wreck Dives

46 dives  ·  from $22 a head

Most wrecks worth visiting are an outside swim, not a squeeze through corridors. These 15 say plainly which ones need a wreck qualification and which only want an open-water card, with depths, prices and the visibility to expect.

Wreck and Bridge Span Dive for Certified Divers - What the four-hour schedule feels like
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Wreck and Bridge Span Dive for Certified Divers

1.Wreck and Bridge Span Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Join Panama City Diving for two underwater sites in the 50 to 75 foot range. Certified divers explore a shipwreck and bridge span with guide Ben, modest current, and snacks, fruit, water, and Gatorade aboard. Rental scuba gear costs extra.

“Safety is the key word for this dive shop. Set my mind at ease being by myself for the dive to say the least. The DM (Ben) could not have been more accommodating to the less experienced onboard. He (and the boat captain) made sure everyone knew how to use not only the rental gear, but also customers own gear that they weren’t sure how to setup. Visibility was decent given the recent storms (15-25’). All in all, definitely recommend for the novice as well as beginners in the diving world.”

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Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka - How the private format helps
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Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka

2.Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $187

Join Alpha Divers for a private, two-session SCUBA trip to the Zenobia, the famous ferry wreck off Larnaca. You must hold Advanced Open Water certification. Chris, Julian, Bina, Manuel, and the Alpha team tailor the outing to your ability, provide full equipment, and can arrange Nitrox certification if needed.

“Our entire group of 5 divers had an absolute blast with AlphaDivers—thanks to their brand-new premium gear, expert team, and bucket-list dives like the Zenobia wreck! Special shoutouts to:”

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Bali Diving for Beginners: Tulamben Liberty Wreck - Your five-hour route from hotel pickup to lunch
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Bali Diving for Beginners: Tulamben Liberty Wreck

3.Bali Diving for Beginners: Tulamben Liberty Wreck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · from $89

Learn scuba basics with your own divemaster, practice in shallow water, then explore Tulamben’s Coral Garden and USAT Liberty Wreck. Madi is among the instructors praised for calm, careful guidance. The $89 package includes gear, transfers, lunch, drinks, and changing facilities.

“I recommend let's dive tulamben for all beginners in diving. Trainers are patient, cheerful and mentor the beginners pretty well.”

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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu - The Sea Tiger wreck at about 105 feet
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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu

4.Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $248

Join Dive Oahu from Kewalo Basin Harbor for two guided underwater sites, often including the Sea Tiger wreck and a shallow reef. PADI professionals such as Nacho, Matt, Lindsay, and Jordan lead the outing, with gear, tanks, snacks, and drinks included.

“Very nice, professional dive. Beautiful locations, lots of sea life. I was very impressed, and would dive with this charter again”

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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only - What the early start and boat transfer mean
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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

5.Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $269

Join Waikiki Dive Center for a five-hour, two-tank boat trip to an Oahu wreck and a local reef. You need Advanced Open Water certification or similar deep-water experience. Guides such as Ron, April, Dylan, Yoshi, and Alex have led outings with turtles, eels, octopus, reef fish, and occasional sharks.

“I had a great dive with Dylan and Yoshi! Dylan was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone on our dive was prepared and Yoshi kept everyone safe. The shop was really convenient to get to from anywhere in Waikiki, but the reason I chose this center was because it was a 5 minute walk from my hotel and then they took us to the harbor. We saw lots of Honu and tropical fish on our dives, and the entire team was so helpful with our gear.”

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Private First-Time Dive on Aruba’s Reef and Wreck Site - The 20-minute land lesson
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Private First-Time Dive on Aruba’s Reef and Wreck Site

6.Private First-Time Dive on Aruba’s Reef and Wreck Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $120

Meet Underdog Divers at Mangal Hato Pos Chiquito Beach Park for a private first-time scuba session with Alan, Ray, Pauline, or another experienced instructor. After a safety lesson and shallow-water practice, you’ll visit Aruba’s reef and a shipwreck, with time adjusted to your comfort level.

“Alan and Ray were delightful! They were very supportive of both new and experienced divers and ensured we all had the experience we needed!”

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Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive - What happens before your first underwater session
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Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive

7.Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $95

Start with a 7:00 a.m. pickup and travel from Sanur to Tulamben for two guided shore-based scuba sessions at the USAT Liberty wreck. You receive equipment, instruction, lunch, snacks, water, and a small-group guide. The package is built for first-timers, not certified divers seeking a fast-paced trip.

“Absolutely awesome experience for non-divers, everything is explained and it is very easy for a beginner to experience a great dive on a stunning ship wreck site. We felt safe and are happy we did this on our vacation here in Bali.”

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USS Liberty Shipwreck Scuba Diving at Tulamben Bali - Getting ready at the shore facility
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USS Liberty Shipwreck Scuba Diving at Tulamben Bali

8.USS Liberty Shipwreck Scuba Diving at Tulamben Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $109

From Nusa Dua, you travel to Tulamben for two guided scuba descents at the 120-meter USS Liberty wreck. Expect a shore entry, about 35 minutes underwater per session, coral gardens, fish, lunch, showers, and guides such as Ketut Harmawa, Baron, or Kando.

“Diving is very good and the attraction of the ship is enormous. Done from shore, you swim for less than 5 minutes to the sunken ship. I recommend. Some points: - Distance from Kuta. It's 3 hours there and three hours back by car. - There are Read more”

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Bali: Tulamben Bay and the USAT Liberty Wreck Dive - Arriving on Tulamben’s Black-Pebble Beach
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Bali: Tulamben Bay and the USAT Liberty Wreck Dive

9.Bali: Tulamben Bay and the USAT Liberty Wreck Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 9 hours · from $109

Travel from southern Bali to Tulamben for two guided scuba sessions at the USAT Liberty, a coral-covered World War II wreck just offshore. A small group, full equipment, lunch, marine park fees, and hotel transfers are included. Certified divers only.

“It was amazing dive as it’s my first time and i really enjoyed it. The people are really super nice and friendly. I highly recommend this tour for everyone. Thank you so much.”

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Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks - The 90-minute ride to the day’s underwater sites
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Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks

10.Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $226

Meet at 8:30 am in La Paz for two guided scuba sessions suited to your certification level. Omar may guide the trip, with sea lions, turtles, octopuses, mobulas, wrecks, and reef life possible. Lunch, snacks, and water are included, but scuba equipment rental is extra.

“The scuba dive was awesome, shoutout to Omar for being such a great dive guide. We saw sea lions and hammerheads!! Truly amazing.”

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Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki - Meeting at Waikiki Dive Center at 6:45 am
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Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki

11.Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

Join Waikiki Dive Center at 6:45 am for a small-group, two-tank boat trip to the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro wreck, followed by a reef visit. Certified divers get equipment, snacks, water, and guidance from staff such as Scott, Yoshi, April, and Alex.

“April and Yoshi did a good job, but their management makes this an average value. Scheduled this dive for my first morning; but due to a flight delay, I was rerouted and arrived 8 hours later with no sleep. Not their fault. My Garmin dive readiness was 0 out of 100. I showed up at the shop on time and was encouraged to dive because there are no refunds. I rescheduled for two days later and had two good dives. It would have been nice to have received some credit. They offer a 10% discount on t-shirts for those that purchase a dive package. Checking out I was informed that…”

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Miami Guided 2-Tank Scuba Diving: South Florida’s Reefs & Wrecks - Why the six-person limit helps
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Miami Guided 2-Tank Scuba Diving: South Florida’s Reefs & Wrecks

12.Miami Guided 2-Tank Scuba Diving: South Florida’s Reefs & Wrecks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

Meet at 7:15 am in Miami Beach for two guided scuba outings: a 60 to 70 foot wreck followed by a 30 foot reef. You must be certified and have dived within the past 12 months. Groups max out at six, with tanks, weights, snacks, and soda included.

“Staff was super friendly and attentive! Great dives, great equipment and they even offered some snacks/beverages. I’m a new diver and they were super helpful and made me feel comfortable!”

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Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef. - Transport, equipment, and the value of the $350.73 price
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Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.

13.Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $350

Spend about 10 hours aboard a purpose-built boat from Townsville or Magnetic Island, making two certified open-water descents at the SS Yongala. Equipment, lunch, drinks, transport, a shipwreck history talk, and environmental education are included. You need at least six logged dives and proof of certification.

“Very poor organization, equipment, guidance. We are 2 Aowd Advanced Divers and we barely experienced such a poor trip - too bad, because the Yongala is an amazing dive spot. Hectic on the boat, briefing while loud engine running, no cuRead more”

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SPECIAL!! 2 Tank Wreck & Drift Reef dives - What the first underwater session feels like
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SPECIAL!! 2 Tank Wreck & Drift Reef dives

14.SPECIAL!! 2 Tank Wreck & Drift Reef dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Descend to the C55 or C58 wreck at about 23 meters, then drift over a reef with turtles, eels, rays, sharks, and reef fish. Aqua Adventures Eco Divers runs this four-and-a-half-hour outing for groups of up to 10, with morning and afternoon starts. Equipment costs extra.

“This is a well run dive operation that makes you feel like family! Nina and Danny are great dive leaders - safe, knowledgeable and friendly. Jessica keeps things moving. Very happy with the variety of dives over my time (12 dives over 6 days) - MUSA, Manchones, Punta Negra, Punta Sur (turtles!), Grampin, Atlantis, etc.”

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Boat Dive 2 Guided Dives with Lunch Included wreck dive&reef dive - What the reef site adds
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Boat Dive 2 Guided Dives with Lunch Included wreck dive&reef dive

15.Boat Dive 2 Guided Dives with Lunch Included wreck dive&reef dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $170

Join Hammerhead Diving Center Aqaba for a six-hour boat outing to a wreck and coral reef. Your package includes equipment, an instructor, lunch, drinks, towels, and underwater camera use. Pickup is offered, and the calm Gulf conditions suit many experience levels.

“Had a great time with the team. Thanks for an amazing experience and for my first time scuba diving.”

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