Waikawa Dive Centre
Waikawa Dive Centre
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Do you want a friendly and personable diving experience? You'll find it here. We have professional staff who care about your comfort. Enjoy the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds on our sturdy ex-commercial marine farming boat as you travel to your dive site. The boat has a cozy cabin allowing you to change after the dive and we can supply you with hot drinks and soup to keep you warm.
Waikawa, New Zealand
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DiveHQWellington
Wellington, New Zealand25 contributions
Aug 2022
Stuart (the skipper) was fantastic. Flexible and knowledgeable about the area he tailored the day to suit our group. The 'snack' between dives kept on coming and were very much appreciated by the divers
Written 15 August 2022
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cadthefrenchie
4 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
Great afternoon spent with Stuart. Everything was easy from getting to the boat to getting in the water. Thank you Stuart for looking after us and for all the very interesting information about the local underwater world. Hot drinks really appreciated. We'll do again if we come back in the area.
Written 30 January 2021
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Ashton G
1 contribution
Nov 2020 • Friends
Had a sweet day exploring the Mikhail Lermontov this past wknd. Stuart was a great skipper and support for the day, giving us a local insight into the Sounds. Highly recommend WDC and the wreck. Thanks for a memorable day team! Will definitely be back for more!
Written 1 December 2020
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Lauren
Perth, Australia30 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Thanks so much to Stu and Kate (and Katie!) for a treat dive! Weather was great, dive was unique, and the tomato soup and mulled wine really made the trip!
Thanks and will see you again!!
Thanks and will see you again!!
Written 15 December 2018
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kymcollins
Nelson, New Zealand1 contribution
Mar 2018 • Friends
Stewart and Kate were awesome. They organised a last minute rescue course for my friend visiting from Australia. They were very friendly and professional, I even got to go along on the boat to be a victim needing multiple rescues. Our time with them was great and I would highly recommend Waikawa Dive Centre for any diving needs in the area.
Written 3 March 2018
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eleanorlouiseryan
canberra4 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
I had the best day doing my discover scuba with Kate and Stu! Normally the discover scuba is 4 hours or so, but Kate and Stu let me come along on the boat all day while Kate juggled teaching me and helping three other divers finish their PADI training. It was a fantastic day - the scuba diving was really fun, the fish were very friendly, the snacks on board the boat were delicious and the company was very warm and jovial. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone wanting a great scuba diving experience or just a lovely day on a boat in the Sounds!
Written 14 April 2017
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isaacmccomish
Christchurch, New Zealand3 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
I did my Open water PADI here and it was amazing. Kate and the crew knew the best places and how to create amazing times. Both open water trips were well planned out with hot soup, garlic bread, nuts and more waiting when we surfaced. The area is amazing and full of fish sea stars, starfish and more.
All round it was an amazing time which I will never forget
Huge thanks to everyone
All round it was an amazing time which I will never forget
Huge thanks to everyone
Written 9 March 2017
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Dion D
5 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Awesome diving with Mandy and the crew! Completed my Advanced Open water with these guys and it was a blast! The man in the kitchen, Stuart, made the best LBDs, soup and garlic bread just what you need after a dive.
Will be heading back here to complete my rescue diver course !
Overall, good times, awesome food, great diving and even better people.
Will be heading back here to complete my rescue diver course !
Overall, good times, awesome food, great diving and even better people.
Written 11 January 2017
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Alexandra_Mabille
Aix-les-Bains, France2 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
First of all Thanks to Stu and Doug who have been very knowledgeable, PATIENT and went through everything I needed to know in a professional manner. I haven't dive during one year and any anxiety I had was soon put to rest even under water! They teach me a lot about the area and the boat journey was at itself wonderful ! Diving with passionate people is always much more fun !
I dive the Mikail Lemontov day and night dive and it definitly worth it! The wreck is so huge and still in good condition and not too deep !
The equipment used was in a very good condition. All the security was respected (briefing, oxygen etc.)
(Because it matters to me), the food and drinks seem to be unlimited and Stu is definitly a chef, he cooked fresh crayfish and butter fish perfectly well.
All in all an amazing experience and perfect service. Have no worries about putting your trust in them.They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel comfortable as soon as I arrived.
I dive the Mikail Lemontov day and night dive and it definitly worth it! The wreck is so huge and still in good condition and not too deep !
The equipment used was in a very good condition. All the security was respected (briefing, oxygen etc.)
(Because it matters to me), the food and drinks seem to be unlimited and Stu is definitly a chef, he cooked fresh crayfish and butter fish perfectly well.
All in all an amazing experience and perfect service. Have no worries about putting your trust in them.They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel comfortable as soon as I arrived.
Written 18 October 2016
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dereck86
Picton, New Zealand17 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
Went here to hire a scuba tank for diving, the staff were very friendly and helpful....almost bought a new one they were that good. They gave me tips where to go and were full of good advice. Thanks guys.
Written 16 August 2016
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Tokoa M
2 contributions
Can you dive for crayfish to keep?
BHETraveller16
Blenheim, New Zealand2 contributions
Hi Tokoa.
You sure can keep the cray fish you catch if it is the legal size and has a hard shell.
Regards Stuart