Wind: SE at 3 mph (6 km/h)  27C (81F)     Update: 29th Jan 2009

Our boats:

Launch sites:  There are 4 launch sites around Rarotonga, meaning we can almost always find a calm spot to dive.  Although we use all 4, we are the only Dive Centre with one of our boats permanently moored at one of the sites, meaning you don't have to help with the launching of the boat.  And, we have access to toilets and showers to make your breaks that little bit more 'comfortable'!

Safety: Our boats are surveyed and equipped with all appropriate safety gear including oxygen, first aid and marine radio etc (inspections are welcomed). We use qualified skippers and during each dive we always ensure your safety by keeping  first aid trained personnel on the boat at all times (please note this is not standard practice in the Cook Islands). The nearest hospital is approx 2km from the dive centre.

Night Dives: We also offer regular night dives - how about  watching the sun go down over the South Pacific before rolling over the side to explore after dark?  Simply ask us if you fancy a dip after dark.

Guided: Our dives are always guided (unless specifically requested) at no extra cost and we are proud to have by far the most experienced dive master in the Cook Islands. Yes, Eric is still with Dive Raro after how many years is it...?  Certainly more than 20!! And he still dives - perhaps not as often as he used too!

Marine Life: We are very proud of the fact that the graceful humpback whale chooses the waters of Rarotonga to rest with her calf on her migration back to the colder southern waters. And, there's lots more - over 70 species of colourful coral, moray eels, reef sharks, lion fish, turtles, maori wrasse, anemone fish, butterfly fish, angel fish, rays, puffer fish, trumpet fish and many, many more!

Water Temperature & Visibility: We experience a range of temperatures from 23° C to 29° C (no more dry-suits - yippee! - Ed). The visibility in the waters around Rarotonga is always great - upwards of 20m! So you need never fear missing that turtle!

Briefings: You'll be given a full briefing of the dive site and safety info by our staff before each dive so you'll know just what to expect when we get submersed. Then, after the dive, you are invited to join us for a debriefing back at the school - complete with refreshments - a great chance to get those log books filled in.

Bad Weather: Ok, so we live on a beautiful South Pacific Island where the sun always shines..! But occasionally it blows a hooley! (is that a word??) If this is the case you won't find us diving. After all, diving is supposed to be fun! Hanging over the side feeding the fish, doesn't count as fun in our book. We won't take you out just to take your money!

* Confused about the phrase 'two tank dive'?  Well, being honest, it confuses a lot of divers and yet is a standard phrase used by many dive centres. Basically a two tank dive consists of a dive followed by a surface interval (generally an hour) followed by a second dive, it does not mean a dive with two tanks strapped on your back!

Cruise Ship Customers: We regularly have customers book dives with us who are visiting the island on one of the cruise ships - for more informationclick here

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