We track 19 dive operators in Wellington. 6 teach certification courses (7 PADI, 3 SSI). 1 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 19. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dive Wellington | 4.7(118) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 19 dive operators in Wellington. 6 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (7 centres), followed by SSI (3). SDI/TDI also appear.
1 of the 19 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Dive Wellington is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Wellington. They offer a comprehensive range of PADI courses, equipment sales and rental, and guided dives. They also provide air fills and nitrox.
Dive HQ Wellington is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Petone, Lower Hutt. They offer a comprehensive range of diving services including courses, equipment sales and servicing, and dive trips. They are known for their experienced instructors and commitment to diver safety.
Dive Kaikoura offers a range of diving and snorkeling experiences in Kaikoura. They are known for their tours of the local marine life, including seals and dolphins. They provide boat trips and guided dives.
Island Bay Divers is a dive shop located in Wellington. They offer PADI courses and diving services.
New Zealand Sea Adventures is a dive centre located in Mana, Wellington. They offer a range of PADI courses, dive trips, and equipment sales and servicing. They are known for their friendly staff and excellent facilities.
Ocean Hunter is a dive charter operator based in Wellington. They offer boat diving trips to various sites. They also provide equipment rental and guided dives.
Blenheim Dive Centre is a family-run dive facility located in Blenheim that provides PADI scuba diving education and equipment rental. The centre offers training for recreational divers and commercial aquaculture divers in the Marlborough Sounds area.
Daves' Diving Kaikoura is a dive operation based in Kaikoura, New Zealand. They offer diving and snorkeling experiences, with a focus on the local marine environment. Services include guided dives and equipment rental.
Dive Kapiti is a retail shop located in Paraparaumu that stocks scuba, spearfishing, and snorkeling gear. The business promotes the enjoyment of the sea in the Kapiti Island Marine Reserve.
| 2 | Dive HQ Wellington | 4.7(24) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Dive Kaikoura | 4.7(307) | 4.5 | none | PADI · SSI | none |
| 4 | Island Bay Divers | 4.8(48) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 5 | New Zealand Sea Adventures | 4.8(30) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Ocean Hunter | 4.8(100) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Blenheim Dive Centre | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Daves' Diving | 4.7(100) | 4.5 | none | none | none |
