SSI Wreck Diving Course Goa

SSI Certified
1-2 Days

~~₹11,979~~₹9,900per person, GST extra

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Duration: 1-2 Days
Certification: SSI
Category: Specialty

Highlights

Safely explore shipwrecks & structures
Learn penetration techniques & line laying
Grand Island wrecks as your classroom
One of the most exciting specialties

SSI Wreck Diving — explore shipwrecks in Goa's Arabian Sea

Duration

1–2 Days

Training Site

Suzy's Wreck, Grandé Island

Dives

2 Wreck Dives

Cert

SSI Wreck Diving

Wrecks are some of the best dives you'll do. The marine life packs in tight, there's real history to them, and they have an atmosphere a reef just doesn't. The SSI Wreck Diving specialty gives you the skills to explore them safely.

Goa has a real advantage here. Suzy's Wreck at Grandé Island is a British-era vessel sitting at 12–18 metres, now covered in soft coral and home to resident groupers, stingrays and moray eels. Your wreck certification dives happen on a genuine wreck, not a purpose-sunk barge.

This course covers light-zone wreck diving — the area within the wreck where natural light penetrates and you can always see the exit. Full wreck penetration into the dark zone requires additional training beyond this course.

SSI Wreck Diving — skills and knowledge

Wreck Survey and OrientationHow to approach and survey a wreck externally before entering. Identifying entry points, noting reference points, planning your route and time inside.

Light-Zone PenetrationMoving safely through light-zone areas of the wreck — always maintaining visual contact with the exit. Entry and exit technique with minimal disturbance.

Line and Reel TechniquesLaying a guide line as you penetrate the wreck, securing the reel at the entry point, following the line back on exit.

Emergency Procedures in Overhead EnvironmentsOut-of-air procedures in a wreck (immediate exit or buddy breathing), disorientation recovery, silt-out management.

Buoyancy in Overhead EnvironmentsMaintaining position without touching walls or ceiling — sediment clouds reduce visibility instantly.

Wreck EcologyHow marine life colonises wrecks, why wrecks create higher marine life density than open reef, environmental responsibility inside wrecks.

Good buoyancy is essential for wreck diving. We strongly recommend completing the SSI Perfect Buoyancy course before this specialty — confident hands-free buoyancy makes the overhead environment significantly safer.

What you need before you start

SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent from any major agency)

Age 10 or older

Good buoyancy strongly recommended (consider Perfect Buoyancy first)

Recommend 20+ logged dives before this specialty

No prior specialty training required

Recommended sequence: SSI Open Water → SSI Perfect Buoyancy → SSI Wreck Diving. The buoyancy skills from Perfect Buoyancy directly apply inside the wreck.

Your wreck dives — Suzy's Wreck, Grandé Island

Both wreck certification dives take place at Suzy's Wreck — one of Goa's most interesting dive sites and the obvious choice for wreck training.

About Suzy's Wreck: A British-era vessel resting at 12–18 metres on the seabed near Grandé Island. The structure is covered in soft coral and hosts a large resident population of groupers, blue-spotted stingrays, moray eels, and juvenile fish. The layout allows supervised light-zone penetration and external circuit dives appropriate for this certification level.

Grandé Island Reef

5–18m · All levels

Coral gardens, moray eels, snappers, parrotfish. The primary training reef — gentle conditions and rich marine life.

Suzy's Wreck

12–18m · OW+

British-era vessel thick with soft coral. Resident groupers, blue-spotted stingrays, moray eels. Light-zone penetration possible.

Sail Rock

14–24m · AOW recommended

Rocky pinnacle with currents and pelagics. Eagle rays, drift diving. One of Goa's most dynamic dive sites.

Shelter Cove

6–14m · All levels

Protected bay, very gentle. Nudibranchs, pipefish, seahorses. Ideal for skill-focused dives without current distraction.

Bounty Bay

5–12m · All levels

Shallow reef for long bottom times. Macro life — nudibranchs, ornate ghost pipefish. Great for photography and hover practice.

What's included in this course

Theory sessions on wreck diving techniques

2 wreck certification dives at Suzy's Wreck

Full ScubaPro equipment rental (includes dive torch)

SSI Wreck Diving certification card

Not included

Personal expenses
Accommodation

Certification: Your digital certification card is issued immediately upon successful completion. You are certified before you leave Goa and can dive anywhere in the world.

After your SSI Wreck Diving certification

Dive wrecks at any SSI centre worldwide

Access wreck sites on liveaboard expeditions

Progress to SSI Advanced Open Water for wreck electives at 30m depth

Explore deeper wrecks as part of SSI Advanced or specialty dives

Counts toward SSI Master Diver

This certification covers light-zone wreck diving. For full penetration into dark zones, you would need an advanced wreck course or technical diving training — neither required for recreational wreck diving at the vast majority of recreational wrecks worldwide.

Why take your course with FlyingFish in Goa

Here's what actually sets us apart.

ScubaPro gear, serviced on schedule

Pro-grade gear serviced every 100 dives or 6 months, not when it fails. MK25/S620 regulator, Hydros Pro BCD, Aladin Sport dive computer. You train on the same equipment working instructors use.

A 4:1 diver-to-instructor ratio, max

Your instructor knows where you are underwater at all times. No crowded groups. If a skill needs more practice, you get the time — not the time left over after 8 other students.

Both SSI and PADI at one centre

We teach both agencies at the same location. You choose which certification fits your future dive plans. We give you honest advice, not a push toward whichever we sell more of.

A proper base at the 5-star Novotel Candolim

Proper briefing rooms, clean equipment rinsing stations, structured course schedule. The difference between a dive school and a beach shack matters when you are doing a multi-day certification course.

Suzy's Wreck is our backyard, we dive it every week

Our instructors know every passage, every resident grouper, and every current pattern at Suzy's Wreck. When conditions change, we adapt the dive plan. This is not a training dive on an unfamiliar wreck — it is a dive on a site our team knows inside out.

Frequently Asked Questions

SSI Wreck Diving certifies you for light-zone penetration — areas of the wreck where natural light penetrates and you can always see the exit. Full wreck penetration into the dark zone (using artificial light only, out of sight of the exit) requires additional advanced training. Most recreational wrecks worldwide are best explored in the light zone, including Suzy's Wreck.

Recreational wreck diving at the light-zone level is no more dangerous than open-water reef diving when you follow the proper procedures this course teaches. The risks — silt disturbance, disorientation, line tangling — are all managed with the skills covered. The most important safety factor is good buoyancy, which we assess before and during the course.

It is strongly recommended. Inside a wreck, touching the walls or floor with fins kicks up silt that immediately reduces visibility to zero. Divers with poor buoyancy create genuinely dangerous conditions for themselves and their buddy in an overhead environment. If your buoyancy is uncertain, we will discuss your experience level and decide whether to add a buoyancy session first.

The wreck hosts a large resident population of groupers (some quite large), blue-spotted stingrays resting under the structure, moray eels in the crevices, and large schools of small reef fish. The soft coral encrustation on the metal frame is substantial. On most dives you will also encounter parrotfish and angelfish in the water column around the wreck.

Yes — light-zone penetration is included in the certification. You will enter areas of the wreck where natural light is visible from the exit. You will not go into completely dark interior sections — those require additional technical training. The accessible light-zone areas at Suzy's Wreck include the main deck area and several swim-through passages.

Yes — your SSI Wreck Diving specialty card is internationally recognised and demonstrates that you have received formal training in wreck diving techniques. Most dive operators worldwide will accept it as qualification for guided wreck dives. Some operators may also allow buddy-pair wreck diving with this certification.

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Add-ons

SSI Nitrox specialty Dive longer on enriched air +₹6,930 Extra guided fun dive after certification Use your new skills at Grande Island +₹3,940 GoPro rental + edited video Edited video of your dives +₹1,485 Private 1-on-1 instructor Go at your own pace +₹5,940

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What Our Divers Say

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best scuba school in goa highly recommended!

My wife and I had an amazing experience with Flying Fish Scuba School and instructor Sunny. Despite her never having been in a swimming pool, my wife completed her dive course successfully thanks to their incredible support and professionalism. If you want quality instruction and genuine care—not scams—this is the place. 100% worth it!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was priceless movement...i must recommend this as they are very professional....i was scared before start but dinesh the instructor he make me very comfortable  and then i came back for and turn ....it was grt grt time i spent at the sea bed ....and really  thanks amitab sir i really appreciate for last min call for second time...and u accepted....lots of love....
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. you are looking for scuba diving in Goa, you’ve likely noticed dozens of operators offering "5-in-1" water sports combos at low prices. As a tourist, I was skeptical of these "scammy" setups. I decided to go with FlyingFish Scuba School (based at the Novotel Resort) based on the review It was definitely the right call and I can easily say it's the BEST scuba diving experience in Goa.

The Training & Team
The experience started with a thorough pool session, which was incredibly helpful for getting comfortable with the gear and breathing techniques before heading into open water. A huge shoutout to Mr. Dinesh and Ms. Maitri, they were phenomenal. Both were professional, friendly, and reliable, which is exactly what you want when you’re 10-12 meters underwater.

The Dive (Scuba 40)
I opted for the 40-minute dive. The marine life was beautiful; I saw a variety of fish and healthy coral reefs. They also provided video footage from an action camera, which was a great bonus.
Note on visibility: While the shipwreck is a major draw, we couldn't see it during my session due to visibility issues. It’s worth keeping in mind that nature doesn't always cooperate, but the rest of the dive more than made up for it.

Facilities & Logistics
The logistics were handled very well:

Changing Rooms: Clean and accessible facilities to change out of wet clothes both after the pool session and after returning from the jetty.

Refreshments: Proper snacks were provided, which were much appreciated after the energy-intensive dive.

Safety: The 1:1 instructor-to-student ratio during the dive made the whole experience feel very secure.

Verdict
If you want a "real" diving experience rather than a rushed tourist activity, this is a solid choice. It felt safe, organized, and honest. FlyingFish scuba surely made th diving experience memorable!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. - Did an Open Water DiverScuba course with flying fish scuba in goa. This course stands out because at the same course price across India you get 4+2 speciality course dives, which can hugely improve your performance. As there base is at novotel candolim, you get better convenience if you decide to stay at the resort.

- Our instructor was Anirudh. He was amazing, supportive and clarified all our doubts. You can trust him and his experience. You will learn a lot over the duration of course.

- Dive sites are amazing both the wreck and coral colony.

Happy Diving!

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It’s spell bounding experience, I can’t express my happiness. I took 40+40 min long scuba diving . That was intensive and tedious though. I was very eager to see corals and under water 🗺️ world. My instructor Dinesh who truly genuine, with lot of patience listened to me because I was very very anxious once dived into sea!!! I almost gave up, but I asked him 5 mins and repeated the same pool training, eventually I made it😍❣️!! I dived deep equalising my ears often as I have sinusitis problem that caused sharp pain in my ears. My instructor was really helpful and cooperative. Thank you flyingfish scuba for making my dive easier and possible 🪸💖💙
  
 
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Ashish was an excellent scuba diving trainer and made the whole experience very comfortable. He explained everything clearly and was very patient, especially with beginners. I felt completely safe and confident under his guidance. His calm nature and professionalism made the dive even more enjoyable. Highly recommend Ashish to anyone trying scuba diving for the first time!
  
 
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