Dive! Tutukaka

I took the Perfect Day boat tour of the Poor Knight islands marine reserve and it was spectacular!! We saw dolphins, manta rays, a seal, bait balls and more birds than I can remember. The crew was friendly and helpful, the boat afforded us great views, they served lunch, and the captain navigated with ease through natural arches and even into a cave!

Great Dive company. Friendly and experts at what they do. Very modern and large boats ensure comfort and safety. I like that this is a dive company that insists on safety. Went out on a pretty rough day with heavy seas but dived in the calmer bays. After tropical diving getting used to a 7mm wetsuit was not easy as every movement heavier and of course more weights. Dive guide (to my shame I forgot his name) but dived in a dry suit with headband. Proffesional and personable. A pleasure to dive with. First dive was 60 minutes and while still plenty of air left it was a cold 19 degrees so time to get out. 2nd Dive was at middle arch and is a site not to be missed. I originally gave 4 stars but change to 5. My 4 was due to relatively high pricing but that's unfair as is NZ pricing. I would have loved a sunny warm day but that was not to be however I could not fault Dive Tutukaka at any point. Land staff excellent, Captains excellent, Equipment excellent and boats superb. Dive guides and boat crew proffesional and friendly and safety always checked. The Poor Knights is one of the World Dive sites not to be missed. And Dive Tutukaka is a great way to ensure a perfect day.

We went on the snorkelling cruise to the Poor Knights with 75 others. An exceedingly well organized young crew and captain were professional, safety minded, engaged and focused on everyone having a great safe time. A bucket list item executed to perfection. Well done company & crew.

I had a wonderful time on the Perfect Day. Equipment was great. The crew was outstanding. Wonderful safety practises. They fed us lunch, provided warm showers onboard, and took us through some amazing rock tunnels and caves on the return trip. They took pictures for us (still not clear on how we access them, but working on that). They were even flexible and accommodating with me just showing up a day early and changing my trip. I highly recommend this company.

Had an amazing scuba diving experience! The staff was incredibly professional, friendly, and made me feel completely safe throughout the dive. Their expertise and patience made the whole experience even more enjoyable. From the briefing to the actual dive, everything was well-organized and smooth. They ensured we were comfortable and confident before diving in. The underwater views were breathtaking, and the team made sure we had the best experience possible. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a safe and fun diving adventure! Last but not least, huge shout out to diving instructor Mat Wallace and Fin for their incredible diving skills and patience. 😊

What an amazing diving experience from booking, to checking, to kitting out to on board briefings to great dive guides and crew on board. They are all so professional, welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable it could not have been better. I have dived all over the world and this probably my best days diving experience. I highly recommend this dive company. Throw in the Poor Knghts Islands as the backdrop and you have the makings of a perfect day. Thank you so much to you all.😀

An absolutely incredible diving experience! From start to finish, the team was professional, welcoming, and made me feel completely safe every step of the way. The crew were warm, inviting, and had a great sense of humor, which made the whole day relaxed and stress-free. Getting to dive the Poor Knights Islands was a dream – an awe-inspiring location with breathtaking underwater scenery. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Once again we visited Tutukaka and found an extremely professional partner in Dive Tutukaka for diving around the Poor Knight Islands. The base is super organized and the team is super friendly and helpful. There is good space on board the boats for equipment and to move around. We had a separate guide for our small group, which was perfect for being able to take photos in peace and yet experience a guided dive. We ordered a small lunch and were thrilled with the size and quality. Thanks for that. After each dive the captain took the boat between the islands and we were also in a large grotto. A great experience. Despite the fact that we were here in November, we saw eagle rays, stingrays, a small shark and a lot of fish. A great experience! We'll definitely be back! Thanks for the great service!

Amazing dive operators in a stunning part of the world. I was paired in a small group of four divers. We did two fantastic dives around the Poor Knights Island marine reserve. I saw 4 different eel species, schools of blue & pink Mao Mao, lots of stingrays (a 1st for me) kelp beds & sea life. I always felt safe and was extremely well looked after: from them setting up my gear for each dive, to hot beverages & soups awaiting out return, to a prepared lunch. First class. I highly recommend.