Day Trips

Join us on an epic day trip to Ahuahu / Great Mercury and the surrounding islands

Whether you’re interested in freediving, fishing, spear-fishing, or snorkelling, we’re hear to create an ocean adventure you won’t forget. We are freediving and hunter gatherer experts and have a special interest in supporting beginner level customers. We have freediving as well as hunter gatherer day trip options and are also happy to customise trips to suit you and your crew no matter your experience level, so please get in touch!

For private bookings please email us directly as we would love to host you. Otherwise click on the link below to book on a trip with us.

hello@aratakidive.nz

What you can expect

  • snorkel diver holding crayfish underwater diving

    Important Information

    Trip dates are contingent on weather conditions

    • We launch from Whitianga and Kūaotunu

    • We can take up to 6 divers per day

    • Our day trips are generally for beginner divers who want to get out with their new gear and dive in a safe environment with like minded crew. If you’re a more experienced diver after some more intense diving then its good to get a crew of divers at a similar level to book a private trip.

  • happy fisher showing off catch fishing boat

    Example Itinerary

    07:00 - Meet at Whitianga or Kūaotunu boat ramp, depending on the weather on the day, load dive gear

    07:30 - Leave for dive site

    08:30 - Arrive at first dive site, talk over the days plan and safety, enter water

    12:00 - 13:00 Lunch, hydrate

    13:00 - 15:00 Afternoon dive

    15:00 - Start heading home

    16:00 - Retrieve boat, unload dive gear, share the catch

    16:30 - Leave boat ramp

  • diving trip underwater with boat

    What to Bring

    • Personal dive kit

    • Water bottle, lunch

    • Towel

    • Warm jacket

  • fishing catch onboard boat charter

    Things we Provide

    • We keep extra water on board and some extra snacks

    • Sunblock

    • Large chilly bin with salt ice