Paihia Dive Paihia Snorkelling

Day trip snorkelling or as a passenger...

We start the dive day at 7:45am at our dive shop on Williams rd. We organize equipment and paper work, then load the boat on Paihia wharf for a 8:30am departure. On the way out to the dive site we cruise through the islands and often see Dolphins, Penguins, Seals and marine bird life. It takes approximately 30 minutes on Sentinel to get to Deep Water Cove. First up is normally the wreck dive, While they are diving we set up gear and brief up for the first reef dive. We then cruise to a reef area for a dive and some lunch/snorkeling.

After lunch we then head to another of the many great reef dive sites in the Bay of Islands. Deep Water Cove is a marine reserve, so the marine life in this area is incredible. This offers another opportunity for snorkelling or you can relax on the boat.

Once all the diving is done we cruise back though the islands to Paihia, arriving at the wharf around 3:30pm. Arrival at Paihia can vary depending on how busy the boat is and if customers require to be back for a bus. If you are catching a bus in the afternoon, please let us know!

Please Bring...

Please bring your swimsuit, towel, sunblock, camera, and something warm to wear after diving. You are welcome to bring your own lunch, or we are happy to provide a packed lunch for $12.00. Just let us know if you would like the meat or vegetarian option.

Cancellation Policy...

Cancellations and transfers more than 24 hours from trip departure will be accepted in most cases. Cancellations within 24 hours of trip departure will incur a cancellation fees of $100.00 per person. A substitute dive is welcome at no cost. In the event of non attendance full payment is forfeited.

Vaccination
Policy-COVID-19 Protection Framework- Red

Tourism
activities have been mandated as part of the restrictions on Entertainment,
recreation, and exercise businesses and services. This means vaccination is
required for all workers in these businesses.

• Our business may operate.


• Limit is either based on 1m
  distancing (if in a defined space) or 100 people (whichever is the lesser)
  per defined space.


• Face coverings are encouraged.


• You must sight all customers’ My
  Vaccine Passes, and it is strongly recommended you verify.

As of the
3rd of December, we will be required to site all customers vaccination passes
who wish to come diving, snorkelling or onto our boats for any activity. We
will also be required to see passes for anyone that is undertaking Dive/Freedive
courses with Paihia Dive.

This does
not affect our retail space, you are still able to shop at Paihia Dive without
a pass, but if you wish to come diving then you will need to get your vaccine
pass sorted.

All staff at
Paihia Dive are fully vaccinated for yours and our protection. We will continue
all other protocols required to keep you safe while diving with us.