PADI Courses · Kerikeri & Bay of Islands

Learn to dive. Then keep going.

Every PADI pathway from your first breath underwater to teaching others - with e-Learning, small groups and real ocean dives in the Bay of Islands.

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Try diving & first certification

Try Dive

Discover Scuba Diving

No experience needed. Pool skills then an ocean dive to 12m with your instructor. Ages 10+.

Full Day

$399

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Try Dive

Discover Scuba Diving

No experience needed. Pool skills then an ocean dive to 12m with your instructor. Ages 10+.

Full Day

$399

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Beginner

Open Water Diver

e-Learning at home, pool sessions, then 4 ocean dives. Certified to 18m for life. Ages 10+.

3 days

$849

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Beginner

Open Water Diver

e-Learning at home, pool sessions, then 4 ocean dives. Certified to 18m for life. Ages 10+.

3 days

$849

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Refresher

ReActivate

Been a while? Refresh skills and knowledge before your next trip. Certified divers.

1 day, 2 dives

$399

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Refresher

ReActivate

Been a while? Refresh skills and knowledge before your next trip. Certified divers.

1 day, 2 dives

$399

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Continuing education

Build skills & go deeper

Continuing

Advanced Open Water

Five adventure dives incl. HMNZS Canterbury wreck, deep and navigation. Needs Open Water.

2 days

$849

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Continuing

Advanced Open Water

Five adventure dives incl. HMNZS Canterbury wreck, deep and navigation. Needs Open Water.

2 days

$849

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Continuing

Rescue Diver

Prevent and manage emergencies, Rescue Exercises 1–10. Needs Advanced + EFR.

3 days

$699

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Continuing

Rescue Diver

Prevent and manage emergencies, Rescue Exercises 1–10. Needs Advanced + EFR.

3 days

$699

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PADI specialties

Specialty courses

Specialty

Enriched Air Nitrox

PADI’s most popular specialty — longer no-deco times on every dive.

1 day

$299

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Specialty

Enriched Air Nitrox

PADI’s most popular specialty — longer no-deco times on every dive.

1 day

$299

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Specialty

Deep Diver

Safely explore to 40m — deep wrecks, walls and marine life.

2 days

$849

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Specialty

Deep Diver

Safely explore to 40m — deep wrecks, walls and marine life.

2 days

$849

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Specialty

Wreck Diver

Explore the Canterbury and Rainbow Warrior responsibly.

2 days

$849

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Specialty

Wreck Diver

Explore the Canterbury and Rainbow Warrior responsibly.

2 days

$849

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Specialty

Night Diver

Discover nocturnal marine life under your dive light.

1–2 days

$849

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Specialty

Night Diver

Discover nocturnal marine life under your dive light.

1–2 days

$849

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Specialty

Emergency Oxygen Provider

Learn how and when to give emergency oxygen. No diving needed.

Half day

$199

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Specialty

Emergency Oxygen Provider

Learn how and when to give emergency oxygen. No diving needed.

Half day

$199

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Specialty

Dry Suit Diver

Stay warm year-round in Northland waters.

1 day

$349

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Specialty

Dry Suit Diver

Stay warm year-round in Northland waters.

1 day

$349

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Specialty

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Hover effortlessly and use less air.

1 day

$349

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Specialty

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Hover effortlessly and use less air.

1 day

$349

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Specialty

Underwater Navigator

Master compass and natural navigation.

1 day

$349

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Specialty

Underwater Navigator

Master compass and natural navigation.

1 day

$349

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Specialty

Digital Underwater Photography

Capture the Bay’s colours on camera.

1 day

$349

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Specialty

Digital Underwater Photography

Capture the Bay’s colours on camera.

1 day

$349

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Go pro

Professional courses

Professional

Divemaster Course

Guide certified divers and assist instructors. Needs Rescue, 40 dives, 18+.

6–8 weeks

$2,490

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Professional

Divemaster Course

Guide certified divers and assist instructors. Needs Rescue, 40 dives, 18+.

6–8 weeks

$2,490

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Professional

Divemaster Internship

Full hands-on internship with our crew, boats and courses.

3 months

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Professional

Divemaster Internship

Full hands-on internship with our crew, boats and courses.

3 months

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Professional

Instructor Development (IDC)

Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

2 weeks

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Professional

Instructor Development (IDC)

Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

2 weeks

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Professional

MSDT Prep Program

Master Scuba Diver Trainer prep — teach 5 specialties.

3–4 weeks

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Professional

MSDT Prep Program

Master Scuba Diver Trainer prep — teach 5 specialties.

3–4 weeks

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Kids

Kids diving courses

Kids · 8+

Bubblemaker

First breaths in the pool for ages 8–9.

2 hours

$99

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Kids · 8+

Bubblemaker

First breaths in the pool for ages 8–9.

2 hours

$99

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Kids · 8+

Seal Team

Pool-based AquaMissions for young adventurers.

1–2 days

$249

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Kids · 8+

Seal Team

Pool-based AquaMissions for young adventurers.

1–2 days

$249

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Kids · 10–14

Junior Open Water

Full Open Water for ages 10–14, certified to 12m.

3–4 days

$899

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Kids · 10–14

Junior Open Water

Full Open Water for ages 10–14, certified to 12m.

3–4 days

$899

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Apnea

Freedive courses

Freedive

Basic Freediver

In a pool or confined water, you will master fundamental breath-hold and diving techniques.

1 day

$POA

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Freedive

Basic Freediver

In a pool or confined water, you will master fundamental breath-hold and diving techniques.

1 day

$POA

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Freedive

PADI Freediver

Breath-hold technique, relaxation and quiet, natural freediving. Ages 15+.

2 days

$550

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Freedive

PADI Freediver

Breath-hold technique, relaxation and quiet, natural freediving. Ages 15+.

2 days

$550

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Before the course - Complete your elearning

PADI e-Learning or classroom

Do the theory online at your own pace before you arrive. With PADI e-learning, you can study at your own pace from the comfort of your couch. You'll complete all the theory before we hit the water. If you encounter any issues or need assistance, just give us a call—we're here to help!

PADI e-Learning

Study on any device, anytime. More holiday time in the water.

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