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.

Your PADI pathway

Open Water to Divemaster

01

Open Water

Certified to 18m

Prerequisites: Min. age 10 · Able to swim 200m · Medical form

02

Advanced

Certified to 30m

Prerequisites: Open Water Diver · 12+

03

Rescue

Emergency ready

Prerequisites: Advanced + EFR within 24 months

04

Divemaster

First pro level

Prerequisites: Rescue · 40 logged dives · 18+

05

Instructor

Teach PADI

Prerequisites: Divemaster · 100 dives · 6 months certified

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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

$350

Try Dive

Discover Scuba Diving

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

Full Day

$350

Beginner

Open Water Diver

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

3–4 days

$849

Beginner

Open Water Diver

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

3–4 days

$849

Refresher

ReActivate

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

1 day, 2 dives

$350

Refresher

ReActivate

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

1 day, 2 dives

$350

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

Continuing

Advanced Open Water

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

2 days

$849

Continuing

Rescue Diver

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

3 days

$699

Continuing

Rescue Diver

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

3 days

$699

Freedive

PADI Freediver

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

2 days

$550

Freedive

PADI Freediver

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

2 days

$550

PADI specialties

Specialty courses

Specialty

Enriched Air Nitrox

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

1 day

$299

Specialty

Enriched Air Nitrox

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

1 day

$299

Specialty

Deep Diver

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

2 days

$849

Specialty

Deep Diver

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

2 days

$849

Specialty

Wreck Diver

Explore the Canterbury and Rainbow Warrior responsibly.

2 days

$849

Specialty

Wreck Diver

Explore the Canterbury and Rainbow Warrior responsibly.

2 days

$849

Specialty

Night Diver

Discover nocturnal marine life under your dive light.

1–2 days

$849

Specialty

Night Diver

Discover nocturnal marine life under your dive light.

1–2 days

$849

Specialty

Emergency Oxygen Provider

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

Half day

$199

Specialty

Emergency Oxygen Provider

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

Half day

$199

Specialty

Dry Suit Diver

Stay warm year-round in Northland waters.

1 day

$349

Specialty

Dry Suit Diver

Stay warm year-round in Northland waters.

1 day

$349

Specialty

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Hover effortlessly and use less air.

1 day

$349

Specialty

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Hover effortlessly and use less air.

1 day

$349

Specialty

Underwater Navigator

Master compass and natural navigation.

1 day

$349

Specialty

Underwater Navigator

Master compass and natural navigation.

1 day

$349

Specialty

Digital Underwater Photography

Capture the Bay’s colours on camera.

1 day

$349

Specialty

Digital Underwater Photography

Capture the Bay’s colours on camera.

1 day

$349

Go pro

Professional courses

Professional

Divemaster Course

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

6–8 weeks

$2,490

Professional

Divemaster Course

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

6–8 weeks

$2,490

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

Kids · 8+

Bubblemaker

First breaths in the pool for ages 8–9.

2 hours

$99

Kids · 8+

Seal Team

Pool-based AquaMissions for young adventurers.

1–2 days

$249

Kids · 8+

Seal Team

Pool-based AquaMissions for young adventurers.

1–2 days

$249

Kids · 10–14

Junior Open Water

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

3–4 days

$899

Kids · 10–14

Junior Open Water

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

3–4 days

$899

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.

Need Help?

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Not sure where to start?

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