Diving and snorkelling at the Poor Knights: the operators

Diving and snorkelling at the Poor Knights Islands is done from boats, most of them leaving from Tutukaka Marina, and nobody may land on the islands. Bookably lists 6 places to stay in the area around Tutukaka.

Operators for diving and snorkelling at the Poor Knights Islands

Dive! Tutukaka Day trips to the Poor Knights Islands for certified divers, first-time divers and snorkellers, from Tutukaka Marina.
Dive Now Day trips to the Poor Knights Islands for divers, freedivers and snorkellers, from its shop at Tutukaka Marina.

Listed in alphabetical order. Bookings are made with each operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.

Good to know about diving and snorkelling at the Poor Knights Islands

The sea around the islands is a marine reserve where fishing and taking or disturbing marine life are not allowed, and visitors must not feed the fish.
Dive! Tutukaka takes certified divers, first-time divers with an instructor, and snorkellers on its day trips.
Dive Now asks certified divers to bring proof of certification, and requires a refresher after more than twenty-four months out of the water.
Dive Now says its trips need at least six customers and go out on days when conditions allow.
Dive! Tutukaka says its boats head to the Poor Knights Islands or to the Twin Wrecks.

Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.