Speciality Courses

Starting From $699

If you want to learn more about a particular side of diving or if you’re working towards the Master Scuba Diver rating then this will be your next step. Each specialty can normally be completed in 1-3 days.

Deep Specialty

Want to take your diving to the next level? You can with us! Our Deep specialty extends your range of diving down to 40m. This is a great course for those looking to reach some deeper dive sites or explore deeper parts of our wreck the HMNZS Canterbury. Over 4 dives we gradually increase your depth to the limit of recreational diving 40m. During the course we explore the use of hang tanks and pony bottles and have a good look at some deeper dive sites.

WRECK SPECIALTIY

We have two of the best wrecks in the world on our doorstep which makes us a great place to earn your wreck specialty! This course can be done over 2-3 days and takes you through exploring, mapping and penetrating shipwrecks as well as buoyancy control and techniques to avoid disturbing silt or the wrecks inhabitants.We dive the HMNZS Canterbury and the Rainbow Warrior* so you get to see two very different wrecks with very different histories.

*The Rainbow Warrior is dependant on weather.

Other Specialties

  • Night diving
  • Navigation
  • Peak Performance
  • Buoyancy
  • Digital Photography
  • Naturalist
  • Boat
  • O2 provider

DISCOVER SCUBA

$290

If you have never dived before, this is the experience for you! Join our instructors on a day trip out into the Bay of Islands and discover diving.

OPEN WATER

$699

Your first step into the world of recreational diving! Whether you want to dive with us in the beautiful Bay of Islands, or in any of the world’s other amazing dive locations, your PADI Open Water certification is the ticket you need.

ADVANCED OPEN WATER

$650

Improve your diving skills with the next step in recreational diving and include both The Rainbow Warrior and The Canterbury wreck dives as part of your course!

RESCUE COURSE

$650

“Challenging” and “rewarding” best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you’ve already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.

SPECIALTY COURSE

FROM $600

If you want to learn more about a particular side of diving or if you’re working towards the Master Scuba Diver rating then this will be your next step. Each specialty can normally be completed in 1-3 days.

DIVEMASTER

$1800 - $2800

Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you’ll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional.

REFRESHER

$250

Our refresher day trip is a great way to get back into diving under the supervision of our amazing instructors.

important information

Before diving with Paihia Dive please have a look at our Understanding The Risks form, as this will need to be completed before joining any of our trips. If you are doing any dive training including Discover Scuba Dives or refreshers, please have a look at our Medical Form, if required you may need to get your doctor to sign you off as fit to dive, before completing the activity.

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