New Zealand Dive Expeditions
Premium Guided Dive Expeditions
Small-group dive experiences for certified divers who want better access, better guidance, and a more personal trip.
New Zealand Dive Expeditions
Small-group dive experiences for certified divers who want better access, better guidance, and a more personal trip.
The Experience
This isn't a tourist operation running the same departure every morning. Each expedition is shaped around conditions, visibility, terrain, and the people on board.
Richie knows these waters. He doesn't run cookie-cutter trips. When conditions change, plans adapt. When a site isn't working, he has the experience to find something better.
You came to New Zealand to dive something real.
That's what we deliver.
EXPEDITION MENU
Every mission is planned around conditions, your experience, and what you want from the water.
Designed for newer certified divers who want more time in the water with the right level of guidance. Small groups, carefully chosen sites, and a more personal way to build confidence.
Longer-format missions for divers wanting more access, more time on the water, and the chance to reach remote territory. Food, accommodation, and transport may be included depending on the trip.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll build the right expedition for you.
Got a question before you dive?
Visit the FAQExperience & Expertise
Serious divers deserve more than crowded tourist boats and cookie-cutter departures. Every expedition is guided personally by Richie Knight.
Richie Knight
·Owner · Skipper · Dive Leader
With over 600 dives worldwide and years learning New Zealand's waters, Richie leads every trip personally. No assistants. No commercial operations. Just experienced guidance from someone who knows these waters.
Dives
Max Guests
Dive Vessel
All qualifications completed in New Zealand
Richie leads every dive personally. Weather-led planning. Multiple departure points. The vessel is fitted with LED lighting for low-light and night-dive conditions. This is how serious diving works.
Read Richie's Full StoryDive Territory
Global Scuba launches from three strategic points across the North Island—each opening access to distinct territory. Site selection is always conditions-led, never fixed.
Bay of Plenty departure point
Gateway to Coromandel waters and nearby reserves
Peninsula access
Mercury Islands, Tūhua / Mayor Island, and protected reserves
Far north territory
Poor Knights Islands, Bay of Islands, and beyond
Featured Territory
Nitrox
Available
Equipment
Don't have your own gear? No problem. Global Scuba has tanks, weights, and full gear packages available. Just show up with your certification card and we'll take care of the rest.
Day Trips (~6 hours)
2 dives per trip. Water and snacks included.
Night Dives (~3 hours)
Guided nocturnal diving experience.
Overnight Expeditions
Food, accommodation, and transport may be included depending on package.
Requirement: Open Water certification minimum. Pricing varies by requirements and is handled by enquiry.
Get In Touch
Every expedition is tailored to your group, experience level, and goals. Tell us what you're looking for and Richie will build a trip around it.
Expect a response within 24 hours. For urgent enquiries, call or text directly.
