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This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

ADVANCED OPEN WATERIf you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures.During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor.By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Fiordlands 2026Fiordland Liveaboard Adventure – Spearfishing, Hunting & DivingJoin us for an unforgettable expedition into one of New Zealand’s most remote and spectacular environments – Fiordland. This liveaboard adventure with Legacy Sea Charters is the ultimate trip for ocean lovers, combining scuba diving, spearfishing, and hunting in a place few people ever get to experience properly.Over multiple days aboard a fully equipped vessel, we’ll explore Fiordland’s dramatic fjords, steep walls, and deep-water ecosystems. The region is famous for its black coral forests, huge crayfish, and incredible visibility beneath the freshwater layer. Every dive here feels like entering another world.Between dives, you’ll have the opportunity to spearfish for premium species and take part in guided hunting excursions on shore, making this trip a true wilderness adventure both above and below the water.Expect:Spectacular Fiordland scuba divingSpearfishing opportunities in remote watersGuided hunting excursionsComfortable liveaboard accommodationEpic scenery, wildlife, and unforgettable divesWhether you're chasing the next level of adventure or ticking Fiordland off your dive bucket list, this trip delivers the full experience.Spots are limited due to the remote nature of this expedition.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Whitianga Dive Weekend Escape for an action-packed weekend of diving in Whitianga, one of New Zealand’s most scenic and marine-rich destinations. This weekend trip is perfect for divers of all levels who want to explore rocky reefs, wrecks, and abundant marine life in a relaxed, social setting.Over the weekend, we’ll take you to some of the best local dive sites, including colourful reef gardens, kelp forests, and historic wrecks. Keep your eyes peeled for stingrays, crayfish, schools of snapper, and playful fish life that make Mercury Bay a diver’s paradise.When you’re not underwater, enjoy the stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and charming Whitianga town, with plenty of opportunities to relax, enjoy local food, or swap dive stories with fellow divers.Weekend Highlights2 days of guided dives at Whitianga’s top spotsExplore reefs, wrecks, and kelp forestsAbundant marine life including stingrays, crayfish, and snapperRelaxing coastal accommodation and downtimePerfect for both certified divers and adventurous beginnersWhether you’re looking to tick off local dive sites or just get a weekend fix of saltwater adventure, this Whitianga dive weekend is the perfect way to recharge, dive, and connect with the ocean.