Auckland Scuba

Dive Trips

At Auckland Scuba we like to get out diving as much as we can to the best dive sites (why else would you own a dive centre?). Our Auckland Scuba divers make regular trips out across the north island to hit the best scuba spots we can find. Check back with us regularly for the latest list of our planned dive trips.

To book your place on one of our Auckland diving trips either send an email to info@aucklandscuba.co.nz or call us with your trip date, contact phone number, certification level & number of dives.

Minimum Equipment Requirement:

  • Mask, snorkel, fins, boots
  • Exposure protection
  • Quick release weight system
  • Scuba Unit: BCD, regulator, alternate air source,submersible pressure gauge (SPG), dive computer or RDP
  • Surface signalling device - must be audible eg whistle
  • Knife/cutting device

Safety Equipment:

  • You need to provide your own safety equipment, as required, to participate in the activity (eg. sunscreen/sun hat, water, torch, reel and SMB etc)
  • We are happy to advise, please contact us if you have any queries.


Note:

  • For all Hauraki Gulf trips we follow and support the biosecurity requirements set out by Auckland Council and Department of Conservation. Therefore, we ask all passengers thoroughly check and clean their gear for pests prior to arrival. For more information click here.
  • All trips are weather permitting and they require a minimum number to run. We reserve the right to cancel or change the destination of any trip to ensure customer and staff safety.
  • Trip does not include guided dives. If you require a dive guide please contact us well in advance.
  • Full payment is essential when booking to secure your place on the boat (you can call us with your credit card details).
  • We would appreciate as much notice as possible if you have to cancel your booking. If you cancel more than one week before the trip we will try to fill your space. If we cannot, then we reserve the right to retain 50% of the trip price.
  • If you cancel within one week of the trip then the full trip price is payable, unless we can find a person to fill your place.
  • Ensure you bring appropriate certification cards for approved boarding as refusal may offend.
  • You will have to sign liability release forms before leaving the shore.
Whakaari Express Dive Boat

Dive Trip
Destination Boat Name Date Region Meeting Point Meeting Time No. of Dives Cost
March
Tiritiri Matangi Island Whakaari Express 24/03/2024 Auckland Gulf Harbour Boat Ramp 08:30am 2 $150
HMNZS Canterbury Wreck Hauraki Express 30/03/2024 Northland Opua Boat Ramp 08:30am 2 $179
HMNZS Canterbury Wreck Hauraki Express 31/03/2024 Northland Opua Boat Ramp 08:30am 2 $179
April
Tiritiri Matangi Island Hauraki Express 07/04/2024 Auckland Gulf Harbour Marina 08:30am 2 $150
Goat Island Hauraki Express 20/04/2024 Auckland Omaha Boat Ramp 08:30am 2 $140
Tiritiri Matangi Island Hauraki Express 21/04/2024 Auckland Gulf Harbour Marina 08:30am 2 $150
May
Goat Island Hauraki Express 04/05/2024 Auckland Omaha Boat Ramp 08:30am 2 $140
Tiritiri Matangi Island Hauraki Express 05/05/2024 Auckland Gulf Harbour Marina 11:00am 2 $150
Poor Knights Hauraki Express 11/05/2024 Northland Tutukaka Boat Ramp 08:30am 2 $195
Poor Knights Hauraki Express 12/05/2024 Northland Tutukaka Boat Ramp 08:30am 2 $195
Galapagos Islands - Liveaboard 16th - 30th of May 16/05/2025 International Auckland Airport TBC Approx 18 From 13990 * email for more trip details