Staying at the Poor Knights overnight on one of our Liveaboards is a magical experience. Once the other boats have departed for the day you can enjoy the tranquility of the Islands at your leisure. Please note that the Poor Knights Islands are a Nature reserve and it is strictly forbidden to go ashore. Overnight liveaboard diving trips to the Poor Knights allow you to do more dives per day at the Poor Knights, including sunrise and sunset diving.
Liveaboard Dive Trips 2020
If you are interested in a particular date, please get in touch with Jo on 021 2611779 or email info@yukon.co.nz
Liveaboard Dive Trips 2020…. more to come….
October, Saturday 3rd/Sunday 4th – 2 spaces available
October – 24th/25th/26th – Special Labour Weekend 3 day trip, 1 night at Poor Knights and 1 night in the Bay of Islands – now fully booked.
remember, there are more dates to come!! And special adventures with new itineraries to explore. Full details to follow.
Our Liveaboard Dive Boat
Our 16m dive boat, Pacific Hideaway, is perfectly suited for overnight liveaboard diving trips to the Poor Knights Islands for up to 12 passengers. A combination of divers and non-divers are welcome on board. Snorkelling and kayaking is available for non-divers.
Check out our liveaboard prices and make a booking request online.
Please note if you are booking this trip as a diver, it is a trip for qualified divers with confident buoyancy skills. Some of our dives include wall diving in a group where these skills are essential. If you are a freshly qualified diver, wonderful and congratulations! As a certified diver, your buoyancy control is your responsibility. If you are unsure about your buoyancy skills or if you haven’t dived in colder water before please consider booking a private guide.
Overnight Liveaboard Diving Trip Details
- If you’re looking for an economical and fun way to enjoy as much diving as possible at the Poor Knights in a couple of days, this trip maybe for you!
- We meet at 8.00am on the first day of the trip, load gear, complete the paperwork, sight cert cards/log books, give a safety brief and get underway
- For dive shop groups only, depending on your requirements for any course work you may have going on, we can dive on the Waikato for the first dive or head straight out to the Poor Knights Islands (wreck dives on the HMS Waikato are all weather dependent as the site is very exposed)
- We are happy to discuss your dive preferences with you and plan with what is going to work best for your group
- PADI Advanced Open Water training available – $600 per person (additional to trip price)
- You will have the opportunity to dive up to 4 dives (including a night dive for anyone certified AOW or above) on the first day and 3 dives on the second
- If you are Open Water certified that is fine, however you will not be able to do the night dive without additional training with one of our Instructors. This will cost $250 per person, or perhaps you could consider the AOW Course. Please note it is essential to let us know in advance if you wish to do either of these.
- If you haven’t dived in the last 12 months we will require you to do a Refresher in advance or with one of our Instructors on the first dive, this will cost an additional $150 per person. Please do not ask us to compromise on this, as you maybe disappointed with the response you receive 🙂
- As we move around the dive sites you will get the change to enjoy the beautiful sights above the water at the Poor Knights. The Islands are home to stunning arches, we take the boat into Riko Riko Cave (weather permitting) and whilst at anchor you are welcome to jump on one of our sit on kayaks and go for a paddle around.
- Please note that the Poor Knights Islands are a Nature reserve and it is strictly forbidden to go ashore.
- Return to Tutukaka around 4-5pm on the second day
- We provide fresh clean bedding and 1 towel per person
- The sleeping arrangements are split over 4 double berths (ideal for couples or friends who don’t mind sharing) and then the remainder is shared on mattresses in the saloon, like a sleepover with mates.
- Please note we do not have separate cabins onboard
- There are no hair dryers onboard and we are unable to allow their use so please do not bring your own.
- We provide and prepare all your food for the journey but do not supply alcoholic beverages or soft drinks.
- There is a seperate men’s and women’s toilet onboard.
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There is an outdoor shower located on the back deck, it’s not private and best used in a bathing suit but it’s nice and warm.
Poor Knights Liveaboard Diving Prices
| 2 days, 1 night Liveaboard | Max No. Dives | Price |
|---|---|---|
| All own gear | 7 | $600 |
| Including tank & weights | 7 | $700 |
| Including full gear | 7 | $800 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water Course | 5 | $600 |
| PADI Night Dive | 1 | $250 |
| 3 days, 2 nights Liveaboard | Max No. Dives | Price |
|---|---|---|
| All own gear | 11 | $940 |
| Including tanks & weights | 11 | $1,090 |
| Including full gear | 11 | $1,230 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water Course | 5 | $600 |
| PADI Night Dive | 1 | $250 |
Please note that evidence of dive certification is required for all divers and we require all our divers to have dived within the last 12 months depending on experience (same day refreshers are available, contact Jo for pricing). Non-diving customers are welcome on the boat at the “all own gear” cost.
Tank dive fills (air only) are included in the above prices
Let us know if you are interested in finding out when our next liveaboard trip is taking place. Alternatively liveaboard charters are available by prior arrangement. Please complete the enquiry form or contact us for more information.
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