Discover the secrets of sunken vessels beneath the volcanic waters of SANTORINI with our SSI Wreck Diving Specialty Course. Explore real shipwrecks around Santorini while gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy wreck diving for a lifetime.
Why Take a Wreck Diving Course in Santorini?
Santorini offers a rare chance to explore wrecks in a dramatic volcanic setting. From steamships to steel passenger boats, our boat-access wreck sites are ideal for divers looking to experience real history beneath the waves.
Course Overview – SSI Wreck Diving Specialty
✅ Certification Agency: SSI (Scuba Schools International)
✅ Duration: 1–2 days
✅ Minimum Certification:
✅ Minimum Age: 15 years old
✅ Includes: 2+ training dives
You’ll Learn:
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Wreck diving planning and safety protocols
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How to identify and assess potential hazards
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Navigation and mapping techniques around wrecks
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Proper use of reels, lights, and redundant gear
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Optional penetration principles (non-overhead environment only)
Wreck Dive Sites – All Boat Access Only
Nea Kameni (TAXIARCHIS) Boat Wreck
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Depth: 10–13 meters
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Diving Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Visibility: 20–30 meters
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Location: East of Nea Kameni islet
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Access: boat
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Highlights:
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Large, intact steel hull lying upright on volcanic sand
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Spacious interior allows for limited and safe swim-throughs
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Ideal for practicing wreck approach, structure scanning, and reel deployment
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Calm conditions make this an excellent first wreck dive
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Palea Kameni Tugboat Wreck
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Depth: 17–33 meters
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Diving Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Visibility: 15–25 meters
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Location: Off the southern tip of Palea Kameni
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Access: boat
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Highlights:
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Upright tugboat with visible winches, cabin frame, and propeller
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Excellent site for deep wreck navigation training
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Opportunity to practice line and reel techniques at depth
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Volcano Steamboat Wreck
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Depth: ~15 meters
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Diving Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Visibility: 20+ meters
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Location: Near the hot springs between Nea & Palea Kameni
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Access: Boat-
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Highlights:
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Remains of a 20th-century coal-powered steamship
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Ship’s boiler and large metal framework still visible
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Ideal for learning how to identify wreck features and assess structure stability
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Great for underwater photography and navigation exercises
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