Porpoise Dive is a small family business based in Paihia, owned and operated by Bev and Trev Lochore we believe in placing the right diver on the right dive site - to suit divers’ needs & levels of experience –whether people are Discovering Scuba Diving, the most experienced Diver or Families snorkeling & sightseeing- everyone will be satisfied at the end of their day.

Porpoise Dives playground ranges from the Bay of Islands to the Cavalli Islands-such a vast area to enjoy diving and scenic tours.

Awaiting your diving & sightseeing pleasure are pinnacle, wall , cavern, reef, drift drives & don’t forget the Bay of Islands two wrecks -

the famous Rainbow Warrior in the Cavalli’s & the latest artificial reef - HMNZS Canterbury in the magnificent setting of Deep Water Cove (the Bay of Islands very first Marine Reserve). And for those more inclined to a bit of adventure – there are “thousands of sites yet to be discovered”.

Porpoise Dive's 6m Maitland Power Cat gives you a nice warm dry ride to your dive sites, (toilet on board). Beautiful stable dive platform, walk through transom & with a GIANT stride and you're diving. We insist on only taking small groups – from one to six divers – family groups love this boat!

With over 35 years of diving experience in the Bay of Islands we want YOU to feel that YOU are important.