Viator Rating : 5 (2 reviews)
Auckland
Bay of Islands: Wreck Diving Weekend Tour
4320
Overview
Wreck Weekend Dive Tour in the Bay of Islands offers divers a thrilling opportunity to explore four iconic shipwrecks over a weekend. This adventure takes place in the Bay of Islands, a stunning location renowned for its clear waters and diverse marine life. Divers get to descend to the Rainbow Warrior, HMNZS Canterbury, HMNZS Tui, and HMNZS Waikato.
This tour caters to all experience levels, with training available for those looking to expand their skills and access deeper wreck sites. This tour is a must for any true wreck ferret. Advanced or Deep diver certification are highly recommended. Some of the wrecks are only accessible for deep divers. For those who want to extend their dive training, completing additional training during the trip is also an option.
The tour includes 2 dives a day and the use of scuba equipment. Excluded from the price is technical dive gear, nitrox gas, food and drink and accommodation. This wreck diving experience promises an unforgettable underwater adventure, blending history, marine exploration, and the natural beauty of New Zealand's Bay of Islands. 
Highlights
Dive Four Wrecks: Explore the Rainbow Warrior, HMNZS Canterbury, Tui, and Waikato wrecks.
Suitable for All Levels: Shipwrecks available for all levels of diving. Full training is available to allow you to take advantage of all of these great sites.
Two Dives Per Day: Enjoy two dives per day.
Gear Included: Use of scuba equipment is included.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved that Neil planned and managed a 3-day diving trip and was very helpful.
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Divers appreciated the good equipment and felt safe during the dives.
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Many customers enjoyed great visibility, good weather, and even saw dolphins.
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Customers who were difficult tech divers felt well looked after, with top-notch organization, diving, and accommodation
Some wrecks are only accessible for deep divers.
The Journey
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is a picturesque region known for its stunning coastal scenery, abundant marine life, and historical significance. It features numerous islands, secluded beaches, and diverse underwater environments, making it a prime location for diving and water activities.
Rainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior was a Greenpeace vessel intentionally sunk in 1987, now serving as an artificial reef and a poignant dive site. It offers divers a chance to explore its encrusted remains and witness marine life thriving around this iconic shipwreck.
HMNZS Canterbury
HMNZS Canterbury is a former Royal New Zealand Navy frigate scuttled to create an artificial reef. It's a popular dive site teeming with marine biodiversity, providing divers with the opportunity to explore its interior spaces and exterior structures.
HMNZS Tui
HMNZS Tui is a former research vessel deliberately sunk to form an artificial reef. It provides an exciting diving experience, allowing divers to explore its submerged structure and observe the diverse marine ecosystem it now supports.
HMNZS Waikato
HMNZS Waikato is a former Royal New Zealand Navy frigate scuttled as an artificial reef. Divers can explore its decks and structures, observing the diverse marine life that has made this wreck its home, offering a unique underwater experience.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes 2 dives each day, with the use of scuba equipment provided. It does not include technical dive gear like twin sets, nitrox gas, food and drink, or accommodation. Participants need to read and agree to the tour's Terms & Conditions. In case of cancellation, rescheduling or store credit will be offered. A dive medical declaration must be completed before any in-water activities and might need to be signed off by a dive doctor.
Hot Tip
Customers suggest the diving team is very accommodating of different experience levels. If you are a certified deep diver, there are more wrecks accessible to you. Completing additional training during the trip is also an option.
Review Summary
People find this Wreck Weekend Dive Tour highly rewarding for its unique access to famous wreck sites and the quality of the dive charters and gear provided. Positive reviews frequently mention knowledgeable guides and well-organized logistics. Some travelers note that accommodation arrangements should be booked early and that the dive medical requirements are strictly enforced, which is important for safety but needs advance planning.
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