We run Learn to Dive courses in central Auckland year round. Our courses are run in small groups – Maximum 6  / Minimum 2 - giving you plenty of time with your instructor. Personalised training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. Our Learn to Dive courses are SSI (Scuba Schools International) certified.

What will you learn:

• Knowledge Development to understand basic principles of scuba diving. The theory is completed online - you can study at your own pace, prior to the first confined water session.
• Confined Water Dives to learn and practice basic scuba skills.
• Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!

Pre-requisites:       

• Your completed dive medical form with a diving medical if required – see below
• You must be able to swim 200m nonstop and float for 10mins
• Be 15 years or older (10 -14year olds can learn on a Private Open Water Course)

Course schedule:

• Saturday - 9am –7.30pm – theory - Global Dive shop / confined water skills - Newmarket pool
• Sunday - 10:30am –7.30pm – confined water skills - Newmarket Pool
• Saturday – 9am-5pm – open water dives - Leigh Coast
• Sunday – 9am-5pm – open water dives - Leigh Coast

Note: Dive locations may change if weather is not suitable. Session times are approximations.

Learning materials:

Course price includes your theory, tuition, scuba unit (BCD, Regs, computer, tanks & weights), wetsuit, and certification fees.

What you need to bring:

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins & boots). We have snorkeling packages available, or you can hire them for the duration of your course for just $50 (which you can then use as a deposit if you decide to get your own)
• Transport – Not Provided but we will try to help with carpooling if you don’t have your own.

On completion of your course you will graduate with an internationally recognised Open Water Diver certification that will allow you to dive the world over.

Private Open Water Diver course

If you would prefer to do a private course with your own instructor we can put together a customised training programme to suit your schedule.

• Fully private course – private instruction with four shore based open water dives  – NZ$1,599 for 1 person, NZ$999pp for 2-3 people, or NZ$899pp for 4 or more people. If you prefer we can also run this course off your own boat.

Why learn to dive with Global Dive?

• We keep classes small to ensure you receive personal attention – maximum 6 / minimum 2 per group.
• We are flexible – courses can be molded to fit even the busiest of schedules. You can spread your course over a number of weeks or weekends.
• Everyone learns at their own pace. If you need an extra pool session we give you an extra pool session.
• Our handy location in Newmarket, Auckland and – the Olympic Pool in Newmarket, Auckland
• Global Dive is an SSI, and TDI certified dive school teaching many of the standard courses from Recreational to Professional and Tech courses giving you plenty of future diving options.
• We have a proactive dive club with regular meetings and trips. Membership benefits include international dive travel, regular meetings featuring guest speakers, and regular club trips to extensive locations catering for all skill levels.  

Booking conditions

1. To book on to a dive course we ask for a $200 deposit. We also need your contact details.
2. Your deposit is non-refundable unless you fail your medical AND give us sufficient notice (see below).
3. The balance of your course is due when you start your dive course.
4. You must complete the diver medical form before you begin your OW theory. This may indicate the need for you to complete a dive medical by a physician prior to any in water training. It does not need to be from a New Zealand based physician, but must be on the prescribed diving medical form – which can be found in the documents section at the top of this page -  Diver Medical Form.
5. If after booking your dive course and paying your deposit you fail a dive medical (i.e. you are found to have a medical condition that will prevent you from diving) then we will happily provide you with a refund, but you must do this prior to beginning your OW theory, and give us at least 7 days notice prior to the scheduled start of your dive course and provide us with a copy of your physician’s medical statement. Once you start your OW theory, or if you advise us less than 7 days before the start of your dive course, we are unable to provide refunds for failed medicals or other reasons.
6. If you miss a session or are late for your course you may need to do a catch-up session. Extra charges will apply.
7. If after you have booked or started a course you need to change your course dates, please speak with us as early as possible so we can try and accommodate your request. Extra charges will apply if you need to reschedule with less than 7 days notice.

DOCUMENTS

• Risk_Disclosure.pdf
• Diver_Medical_Form_22.pdf

TESTIMONIALS

Hello!!

I hope you and the whole global dive team are doing really well!

I'm just in Okinawa (of all places!) finally doing my Divemaster. We started an open water course yesterday and it brought back memories of my course. I just wanted to say how absolutely amazing you were through all my courses, but especially my open water. I still think of how you would approach a situation when ever some one asks me a question or something happens and I haven't found a dive centre or instructors as good as you! I really appreciate all the effort and genuine enthusiasm you both put into my training and making diving such an awesome experience.

I can't wait to come back and dive with you guys and I am definately going to wait to do my instructors with you so I can be taught by the best!

Hi Anna and Andrew

Thanks so much for your special support in assisting me to get qualified.

Just wanted to pop you an email, as have been meaning to do so for a few weeks.   I completed the course with Simon a few weeks ago and I just wanted to pass on to you (as management) and also to Simon (as the instructor) how happy I was with his lessons and effort in conducting the training course. He is very professional and I think did a great job! He reflects very well on Global Dive as a company.

Thanks again and please pass my regards to Simon. His efforts are much appreciated.

We would like to thank you that you gave us the opportunity to join the PADI Open Water Dive Course.
Russell and Collin were fantastic dive instructors. Both are so patient, knowledgeable and fun. We really enjoyed the course and are so happy to be certified open water divers now.

Cheers
Christina and Julia
 

Kia ora Global Dive owners,

I am writing to provide you some formal feedback on the recent Open Water Diver course I completed with instructor Cory Kerr, with Bruce in a supporting role.
The whole experience was awesome. Every interaction I had with Cory and Bruce, leading up to the first day of diving at Newmarket, was a pleasure. Both were friendly, helpful, energetic and genuinely excited at the prospect of us completing our theory, getting over my cold and getting started.
Bruce's friendly welcome he gave us every time we went into then dive shop was a highlight of each day.
And then there's Cory. What can I say? What a legend. In his role as instructor, he was professional, knowledgeable and full of energy. His enthusiasm was infectious, building rapport quickly with the group. His open approach made it easy to place my trust in him as my instructor.
I cannot wait to do my Advanced Open Water in the Bay of Islands with you guys. I really hope Cory can be the instructor!

Nga mihi,
Phil

Hi Andrew and Anna,
Just wanted to touch base with you guys and say thanks for getting us all back on dry land after our PADI open water.
I will admit to being a little apprehensive at first as I have seen first hand what happens when things go wrong in the water but Anna's instruction was concise and thorough.
Safety is paramount in the Stunt industry and for that reason Global Dive is and continues to be the service provider of choice for Stunt Performers in New Zealand.
Thanks again and all the best for the future.
Josh Randall

Hi Andrew

My twin daughters, (Emily and Katie) both thoroughly enjoyed their try dive with Kate yesterday and haven't stopped talking about it!
Kate did a fantastic job and really took her time, to ensure that both girls had a really awesome time in the water.
Everything was done perfectly and I have to say, it was without any doubt, the best try dive session that I have ever had the pleasure to see.
My wife and I, were both more than happy to ‘stand back’ and let the Instructor deliver the programme and we were totally confident that they were in ‘safe hands’ at all times.
The whole experience was really well structured and delivered with the utmost professionalism.
Kate is most certainly a credit to your team.
Thank you so much, for giving two 10 year old’s the very best introduction to diving …….. it certainly made their Christmas
When the girls are old enough, I am more than happy for them to undertake their Open Water training at Global Dive.
Thanks again and enjoy the rest of the festive season.
Mark

Hi Kate,

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the whole Global Dive team for taking our two teenagers through the completion of their Open water course. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learning the skills from you. We will be in touch soon to book a refresher course for Stephane and myself later in Feb/March.

Have a fantastic week and see you very soon.

Celine Gilbert

Hey guys,

A big Thankyou for abis training she is really relaxed Diving and loving it, thought you would like this trip report.
Abi’s second dive and she is straight on the crays up the coast at Paunaui! She even found a cray before I did. The boys getting 5 Abi and I 4

Hi Kate, Anna and Andrew

This is amazing, thanks for sending through the photos … even more so, thanks to Global Dive for providing the EPIC prize!

Leila’s mum contacted us and raved about her experience with you :-)

All the best
Steve

Hi Global Dive team,

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Anna and Dave for taking me through an amazing Open Water Dive course. It was such an incredible experience and I loved every minute of it.

Kind regards,
Sasha Finlay

Hi Kate,

I meant to get in touch with you to say, thank you so much for looking after Kaden and helping him attain his Junior OW. I am super impressed that he came back certified, happy, and more independent than before, and even looking forward to doing more diving. You are a fantastic teacher and we are very grateful to have you!

Wish you an awesome year ahead.
Kind regards
Mario

Thank you so much for the open water program and our Instructor Dave was absolutely amazing!

Thanks,
Lilly
Ps. Tell Dave he owes me a chocolate fish for all the times he bragged about his warm and toasty, dry suit!

woohoo, thank you Kate for your excellent and kind guidance and cool photos!
Sincerely,
Natalia (Natasha)

Good Morning Anna!!

I’ve been meaning to call you to say a SUPER BIG “THANKYOU” for making the dive course experience for Jack and Hugh so awesome!!!

They really loved hanging with you and said you are a great instructor. Paul and I are both very appreciative of the way you were able to steer Hugh and keep him engaged. He is totally hooked on diving now!!

I’ve been singing your praises and can report that my girlfriend has booked her son and his friends on your next school holidays dive course.

Thanks for being awesome! Hope to see you again soon Anna.

Cheers
Cath