Dive deep into wreck diving with UnderWatters Co in El Cajon, CA. This two-day course offers four guided dives focused on wreck identification, mapping, and penetration skills for advanced divers.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4 hours per day
Fitness Level
Moderate to high fitness recommended for managing dives and equipment underwater.
Wildlife
History
Southern California wreck sites often date to early 20th-century trade ships, with some tied to WWII naval activity.
Conservation
UnderWatters Co promotes low-impact diving and educates participants on protecting fragile wreck ecosystems from physical damage and looting.
UnderWatters Co
Dive deep into wreck diving with UnderWatters Co in El Cajon, CA. This two-day course offers four guided dives focused on wreck identification, mapping, and penetration skills for advanced divers.
UnderWatters Co is a scuba diving operator based in El Cajon, California that offers a range of PADI courses, specialty certifications, and youth programs. The company provides the Private PADI Scuba Diver Certification combining flexible e-Learning with pool training and ocean dives, enabling certified limits to 40 feet under professional supervision. Additional specialty courses include Sidemount Diver, Night Dive, Search and Recovery, Enriched Air Nitrox, Wreck Dive, and Deep Dive training, each taught with pool sessions and ocean dives as specified. UnderWatters Co also delivers Emergency First Responder and Emergency Oxygen Provider certifications focused on hands-on CPR, rescue breathing, and oxygen administration drills. For younger participants, PADI Seal Teams are available for children eight and older in private pool settings with supervised aqua missions.
Instruction is offered as private sessions and personalized schedules, with private guides for multi-dive specialties. Course formats combine e-Learning, confined water practice, and open water dives according to PADI standards. The business emphasizes safety through structured training, practical skill drills, and use of recommended procedures for navigation, air management, lift bag operations, and night dive light protocols. UnderWatters Co serves recreational divers seeking entry-level certification, advanced specialty skills, and emergency response training. Located in El Cajon, the operator focuses on small-group and private training formats to provide individualized instruction and hands-on practice. Contact information and booking details are available through listings on The Adventure Collective and the business’s public profiles. Schedules, pricing, and specific location details are listed on UnderWatters Co public booking pages and profiles.
Location
El Cajon, CA
Based in El Cajon, California
PADI Programs
PADI courses
Offers PADI-certified training
Tours Offered
10 Experiences
Range from kids to specialty dives
Private Instruction
Private & Flexible
Custom schedules and private guides
Book private instruction, youth Seal Team sessions, or specialty training — flexible scheduling and PADI-aligned formats ready to fit your calendar.
Verify Certification Level
Ensure you hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification before booking this specialty course.
Book in Advance
Private instruction means limited availability; secure your spot weeks ahead during peak seasons.
Prepare Physically
Wreck penetration requires good buoyancy control and moderate fitness to handle longer dives safely.
Respect Marine Laws
Familiarize yourself with local marine protection rules and wreck site regulations to dive responsibly.
Full wetsuit (5-7mm)
Keeps you warm during cooler water dives and extended time underwater.
fall|winter|spring
Dive light
Illuminates dark interior wreck areas during penetration dives.
Reel and line spool
Essential for safe navigation when entering wreck interiors.
Underwater slate or dive computer
For taking notes on wreck mapping and tracking dive parameters.