In-water Tours

Boat Diving

Step aboard our boat, Mana,and embark on a journey to the dive site, where you'll witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Kaikoura where majestic mountains gracefully meet the sea. Don't forget to keep your camera at the ready

As we navigate towards the dive site, keep a keen eye out for captivating encounters with seals, frolicsome dolphins, and a captivating array of seabirds gracing our path.

We offer double and single dives from the boat. Common sightings include Fur Seals, Pacific Octopus, Crayfish and a huge variety of marine life.

Shore Diving

For the adventurous at heart, shore diving offers an exhilarating and unique challenge. Climb over rocks and dive into the ocean for an unforgettable experience.

This is your chance to get up close to the stunning coastline and discover how it has become our very own backyard. Become a part of the adventure as you explore the peninsula through these exciting trips. Expect shallower dives, occasional encounters with seals, and the chance to marvel at the beautiful terrain that awaits you.
Join us in embracing the thrill of shore diving!

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Introductory Dive

Get in the water and give SCUBA a try, no experience necessary.

Discover Kaikoura's Underwater Beauty with an Introductory Dive!

If you're new to the world of SCUBA, an introductory dive is the perfect gateway to explore the underwater wonders of Kaikoura. No prior experience is needed.

Under the guidance of a certified instructor, you'll embark on a journey that combines a dash of education, essential underwater skills, and a whole lot of saltwater excitement. Before you know it, you'll be completely captivated by the allure of the underwater world. Dive in and let the adventure begin!

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Dive into a Vibrant Underwater Paradise!

Beneath the surface, a breathtaking underwater garden awaits, adorned with a kaleidoscope of kelps and seaweeds in an array of vivid reds, oranges, purples, greens, and browns that gracefully blanket our rocky reefs. As you explore these waters, you'll discover a rich tapestry of marine life.

Our pristine underwater environment teems with an abundance of native fish species, including octopus, moki, blue cod, wrasse, and butterfish, creating a bustling underwater ecosystem. From time to time, schools of baitfish gracefully glide by, adding to the captivating spectacle.

Amidst the rocks, hidden gems await, such as crayfish, paua, and Kina beds, sometimes cleverly concealed in plain sight. Keep an eye out for fascinating macro life like nudibranchs, adding intrigue to your underwater journey.

And if you're exceptionally fortunate, you might be treated to the playful antics of fur seals, as they frolic and dance in the bubbles of our underwater world. Dive into this enchanting realm and experience the wonders of marine life like never before!

Open Water Diver

Learn to dive!

Join us for three days and learn the fundamentals you need to know to get you started! You will gain the ability to dive around the globe and explore our underwater playground.

Be Certified to dive to a depth of 18m
Earn your globally recognised SCUBA certification and dive around the world.
Meet the requirements to further your education with our diving specialty programmes!
Become a confident and safe diver.

Specialty Programs

The world of diving can be a completely new experience after the sun sets. Experience new wildlife and sights, add to the feeling of adventure and improve on your existing scuba skillset.

$349.00

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

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In-water Tours

Boat Diving

Shore Diving

Introductory Dive

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Open Water Diver

Specialty Programs

The world of diving can be a completely new experience after the sun sets. Experience new wildlife and sights, add to the feeling of adventure and improve on your existing scuba skillset.

$349.00

Diving into the depths poses a number of risks but gives you a high reward! Come dive with us to learn how to safely plan your dive and reach depths up to 40 meters!

$649.00

Decrease your gas consumption, move through the water effectively and with minimal effort, while protecting the environment Come challenge your diving ability by testing you skills against our set obstacles!

$349.00

A compass is a very useful tool to understand your orientation at depth, however you can combine this method with the topography of the ocean. Join this course to understand the key methods of using all the tools at your disposal to navigate your entire dive start to finish.

$349.00

Develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge.

$299.00

$599.00