Frequently Asked Questions
We are more then happy to answer all your questions about diving with us! We have a few answer already laid out for you below. If you cannot find a answer here or need more information please get in touch via email!
Boat or Shore Dive?
When boat diving we have access to more variety and choice dive sites. During our boat dives we are blessed with time out on the water and experiencing the Kaikoura Coast at it's core. With expansive topography exploring our coastline by boat can be different every dive. General wildlife sightings for both options are fairly similar. Our shore dives are restricted to a few sites a typically do not go past 12m in depth. However, the kelpy environment is breath-taking. We walk over the rocky shore and are required to surface swim/snorkel. So bring your adventurous spirit when shore diving with us!
Certification and Experience
Do I need experience?
No - We have made all our tours suitable for all levels of experience with SCUBA. For us it does not matter if you are on dive 4 or 1000. We welcome you and are here to help.
However, if you have not been diving for a long time we recommend you ask us about refreshing your skill before signing up for a tour.
Do I need my certification?
Yes - You are required to be a minimum of Open Water Diver for all our tours.
Bring your certification with you. If you have lost your certification we can only look you up if you have been trained under the SSI banner.
If you are not certified you can join us on our introductory dive and see what all the fuss is about.
I am PADI certified, can and I still dive with you?
Yes - There is no problem with whatever training agency you have been trained with. The minimum certification for our tours is Open Water
Can I replace my card?
Yes - If you are trained under SSI we can easily order you a new card for a fee. If you were certified before 2007 you may need to redirect you, as you certification may not be in the digital system.
Can I Catch Crayfish?
Yes - We can catch Crayfish if we stick below the recreational limits of our local area. Sticking to our limits of no more than 2 crayfish per diver. However, we are not gathering Kai Moana on every tour. If you wish to catch your own Crayfish please enquire about booking a Cray Hunt.
Marine Mammals
Can I see Dolphins?
Yes - You might see dolphins on our Boat Tours. However, We are not permitted to approach or get in with the water with them. It is all luck for us.
Can I see Seals?
Yes - Occasionally we are blessed with a swim by of our beautiful Kekeno. We do not actively seek out New Zealand Fur Seal interactions due to permit restrictions.
