PADI Wreck Diver in Tarkarli Malvan - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: PADI Wreck Diver in Tarkarli Malvan
Price: 6800 INR
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Course overview

Earn the PADI Wreck Diver specialty in Tarkarli-Malvan and learn to explore sunken structures safely and responsibly. Over four dives you practise wreck mapping, penetration lines and hazard awareness in the calm Konkan waters off Malvan, near the island fortress of Sindhudurg.

What you’ll learn

Plan and conduct safe wreck dives
Survey and map a wreck
Use guidelines and reels for navigation
Recognise and avoid wreck hazards
Run light penetration where conditions permit
Manage buoyancy and silt in confined spaces

Prerequisites

Minimum age 15
PADI Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water (or equivalent)
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

PADI Wreck Diver knowledge development
Four wreck-specialty dives
Reel, line and navigation practice
Wreck-mapping and survey techniques
Hazard assessment and penetration guidelines
PADI Wreck Diver specialty certification card

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The PADI Wreck Diver pathway

PADI Wreck Diver is a recreational specialty and counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating. It teaches responsible exploration of wrecks. Deeper or penetration dives require appropriate experience and may need the Deep specialty.

Where you'll dive in Tarkarli Malvan

Wreck training uses the calm, boat-accessed waters off Malvan near Sindhudurg Fort. In the post-monsoon October-to-May season the Konkan coast stays calm and clear, which suits mapping and line practice. Site selection depends on conditions and certification level.

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Getting there

Fly into Goa (GOI) · 1-3 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Theory & dives 1-2

Cover wreck-diving principles and complete the first two dives focused on survey and mapping in the calm bay.
Day2

Dives 3-4

Practise reel and line work and, where conditions allow, light penetration on boat-accessed structures off Malvan.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I get to go inside wrecks?

The course covers responsible light penetration where training conditions allow. Most local diving focuses on safe exterior survey and mapping.

What certification do I need first?

PADI Adventure Diver or Advanced Open Water, or an equivalent from another agency.

How deep do wreck dives go?

Wreck dives can run toward 30 metres depending on the site and your certification. Deeper dives may require the Deep specialty.

When is the best time?

October to May, when the Konkan coast is calm and visibility is at its best.

When is the best time to dive Tarkarli Malvan?

Peak season is Jan–May, Oct–Dec, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Sep) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for India?

Domestic (no passport). Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

1-3 hours · one-way fares around ₹6K-15K.

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