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Waikawa Dive Centre

19 Reviews
#1 of 1 things to do in Waikawa
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7 Marina Drive | Rear Unit 2, Waikawa Marina, Waikawa, Picton 7220, New Zealand
+64 3-573 5939
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“Such a fantastic day!”

I had the best day doing my discover scuba with Kate and Stu! Normally the discover scuba is 4... read more

Reviewed 14 April 2017
eleanorlouiseryan
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canberra
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“The best”

I did my Open water PADI here and it was amazing. Kate and the crew knew the best places and how to... read more

Reviewed 10 March 2017
isaacmccomish
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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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.

About Waikawa Dive Centre

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.
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“crayfish” (2 reviews)
“these guys” (2 reviews)
“garlic bread” (2 reviews)
Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours
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7 Marina Drive | Rear Unit 2, Waikawa Marina, Waikawa, Picton 7220, New Zealand
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Reviewed 14 April 2017 via mobile
Such a fantastic day!

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...More

Thank eleanorlouiseryan
Reviewed 10 March 2017
The best

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....More

1  Thank isaacmccomish
Reviewed 12 January 2017 via mobile
Good times

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...More

1  Thank Dion D
Reviewed 18 October 2016
One of the best dive in my life !

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!...More

1  Thank Alexandra_Mabille
Reviewed 17 August 2016
helpful and friendly

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.

1  Thank dereck86
Reviewed 5 April 2016
Recommended!

I was diving with Stu at the Koi Wreck and the Feeding Point. Although the visibility wasn't the best, Stu turned it to a special dive with his warm nature. Gear was very good, everything highly professional.

Thank nicoles04
Reviewed 20 March 2016
Nice and wonderfull diving experiences with Waikawa Dive

2 Beautiful diving !!!! blue cods Feeding , escalopes dancing, scotland vessel !! Great compagny with instructors Stuart and Kate. Thanks !!

Thank Benoît B
Reviewed 10 March 2016 via mobile
Amazing first dive with Kate, Stuart and blue codds!!

I had a great time and i'll remember for a long Time this first dive!:-) Thank you both for this non booked session! Very nice tomato soup lovely prepared by stuart:-) we will try to expand this habbit in french diving centers:-) I'll send you...More

1  Thank Nono4424
Reviewed 5 March 2016
Epic experience with Stuart and Waikawa Dive Centre!!

We could not have picked a better company to go on a snorkeling excursion for our last night on the south island. Stuart, our captain and owner of the company went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experiemce, from squeezing us into...More

1  Thank Gloworms
Reviewed 3 March 2016
Discover Scuba diving

Excellent support for my first every dive with excellent instruction I strongly recommend the dive centre for a fantastic experience.

1  Thank timlinthwaite
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Tokoa M
12 November 2016|
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Response from BHETraveller16 |
Hi Tokoa. You sure can keep the cray fish you catch if it is the legal size and has a hard shell. Regards Stuart
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