Paihia Oy Reviews

I did my advanced open water with these guys. I was the only diver doing formal training that weekend, yet they fitted me in around the dive tours without making any fuss or putting out any other divers. My Deep dive was over the Rainbow Warrior, followed by an amazing reef dive, which was as good as the Poor Nights. My Wreck Dive was on the Canterburry. Nav dive was still stunning. Best dive spots in NZ with the outstanding Viz. We dived from two types of boatd, which just added to the whole experance. My instructor , Michael was clear and the dive outcomes and made me feel safe the whole time. The team took heaps of photos and shared them via drop box. Facebook profile pic, changed. Phone lock screen pic changed. and off to get some printed. I haven't stopped talking about this weekend yet.

My son did his PADI with these guys and he loved it, the open water dives you get to do on this course are amazing. I did an organised dive with these guys and not the greatest but they let me go on another for free, so check the level of divers going out with you beforehand and you won t be disappointed

Really nice dive center, well organized, great dive spots, friendly and helpful staff. All there is to wish for

Today we had a fantastic wreck dive on the Canterbury. Craig the owner and Eliza our dive instructor were awesome.
The dive boat was bigger than most with closed in cabin so would be great for diving all year round. I will be back .

Amazing vibes right from the start. Me and a friend dived with the Rainbow Warrior and Teapot. Awesome, friendly crew and great dives. Thanks guys!

Awesome crew, awesome location, my first time diving HMNZS Canterbury and I have nothing but good things to say about the experience. I definitely recommend Paihia Dive.

Had an epic day diving the rainbow warrior.

Well run organisation that know the dive sites extremely well!

We were so happy we got to go diving while in Paihia - had a great day both under the water and when chilling on the boat enjoying the amazing views.

My partner and I arranged refresher dives as we haven't dived for several years. I particularly am very much rookie level but I never felt rushed and felt really safe and reassured (despite my buoyancy issues! Eye roll). Despite mine and my partners differing skills levels, he enjoyed the day too, and was able to do a bit more of an extended dive (had more air left than me!) which was appreciated. We got sent some photos at the end of the day too which was really cool! Glad to see I am no more photogenic underwater lol.

Also just wanted to say that prior to booking I had read a few other reviews which mentioned the boat being a bit cramped, but it was completely fine (and from what they were saying I think we had a particularly busy day). You need to do a bit of shuffling around while different groups of people set up, but certainly not an issue.

Would love to come back to do more diving in the Bay of Islands, and would certainly recommend to others :)

Rented snorkels and masks from here. Good customer service, friendly staff. Props to Isaac for helping us out.

Had a epic dive on the Canterbury & White Reef
Great team, super helpful & informative.
A absolutely brilliant day