Dive into the Best of New Zealand – The Poor Knights Islands Await!

Ready for the ultimate dive trip? If you’re after one of the top diving spots in the world, you’ve found it with our Poor Knights Islands day trip!

Trip Highlights

When the sun dips below the horizon, the marine world transforms. Colorful fish retreat to their sleeping spots, nocturnal hunters emerge, and the water column tranforms. Join us for an epic evening adventure to the Poor Knights Islands and witness the underwater realm like never before.

In the summer months (Oct-Mar) you will literally get the best of both worlds.  Getting to the islands in time for a late afternoon/twilight dive/snorkel while the sun is still out and then a full immersion night dive/snorkel for dive 2.

In winter it is darker much earlier (Apr-Sept) so you'll experience 2 night dives/snorkels.

Tour Details and Schedule 
The Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve is just an hour off the coast, and it’s famous for its incredible marine life and crystal-clear waters. You’ll get to explore it all with two amazing dives on a day trip from Tutukaka.

You'll meet at our shop at 11 Marina Road for check in and to gear up at 4pm.  Once you've got everything sorted you'll walk down to the boat which is moored at the Marina (opposite the shop).  

After a quick safety briefing on board we'll get underway to the islands.  The ride takes around an hour and 15 minutes.

The skipper will choose our first site and you'll gear up ready for your first dive/snorkel.

After the first dive/snorkel, while you’re having a break you can sit back and enjoy as the day turns into night while the skipper shares the history of the islands.  You'll also see and explore the largest sea cave in the southern hemisphere.

Then it’s off to the second site for another dive/snorkel before heading back to the marina, where we’ll arrive around 10pm.

Ready for the Adventure?

Our awesome crew is here to make sure you’re taken care of, no matter your diving experience. If you’ve never dived at night before, they will sign you up for the SSI Limited Visibility and Night Diver course.  They will make sure you are taken on a guided tour while completing a few basic tasks to ensure you get the most out of your experience.  And to top it off, all going well you'll get an SSI Limited Visibility and Night Diver certification out of it, meaning you can now use this qualification to participate in Night Dives anywhere around the world :)  If you have some experience with night diving but would still like to do the qualification then just select this as an optional extra on the booking page. 

Spaces are limited to just 12 passengers, so book your spot now and experience one of the world’s top diving destinations at NIGHT!

Need gear? No worries! Just choose the “Scuba Diver (with full gear hire)” option when booking. This includes everything you need—wetsuit, mask, snorkel, boots, fins, regulator (with computer), BCD, and tanks.

Need the SSI Limited/Night diver qualification, simply add this as an option on the second page of the booking.

Ready to go? Use the booking form to lock in your trip. If you want to dive on a day that’s not listed, just give us a shout, and we’ll do our best to sort it out for you.

Location

11 Marina Road, Tutukaka (right next to Oceans Hotel)
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Inclusions & What to Bring
Our boat is fully covered with a toilet on board. We’ve got hot drinks, water, cup soups, biscuits, and lollies, but don’t forget to bring your own food for between dives.

Pack your togs, towel, water bottle, and some warm clothes to stay comfy between dives.

If you’re hiring gear, we’ll have it all ready and waiting for you on the boat.

Understanding the Risks – What You Need to Know

We’re excited to have you join us on this adventure, whether it’s for a boat ride, scuba diving, snorkeling, freediving, or just soaking in the sights. Before we set off, it’s important to chat about the risks involved.

The Ocean and the Elements:
The ocean is a powerful and unpredictable force. We use local marine forecasts to decide if it’s safe to head out, but even on the best days, being on a boat means you’ll be on a moving, sometimes unsteady platform. The deck can get slippery, and things might shift around, which could cause injury. Also, weather and sea conditions can change unexpectedly—for better or worse.

Since we’re outdoors, there’s also the chance of natural events like tsunamis, earthquakes, landslides, or even volcanic eruptions. While rare, it’s something to be aware of.

In-Water Activities:
When you’re in the water, there are additional risks to keep in mind. These include, but aren’t limited to, seasickness, sunburn, dehydration, issues with breathing compressed air, decompression sickness, gas narcosis, encounters with marine life, barotrauma, ear problems, drowning, air embolism, and temperature-related conditions like hyperthermia or hypothermia. Equipment can also malfunction, which could lead to serious injury or even death.

Our Commitment to Safety:
All of our skippers and staff are trained in first aid, and we have safety gear on board, including life jackets, an EPIRB, a first aid kit, and oxygen. That said, it’s crucial that you act responsibly, stay within your training and comfort limits, and follow all instructions and briefings from our team. If you’re bringing children under 18, you’ll need to make sure they’re acting responsibly as well.

We want you to have an amazing and safe experience, so let’s work together to make sure that happens.