Motor Launch · Marlborough Sounds · ByB-2146

About this charter

Departing from Picton, Nine Dives facilitates specialized underwater marine charters throughout the protected inlets and outer waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. The operation provides dedicated waterborne excursions for certified scuba divers, snorkelling enthusiasts, and guests seeking close-range swimming encounters with local New Zealand fur seals. The Marlborough Sounds offer a distinctive marine topography characterized by submerged ridges, sheltered coves, and diverse temperate aquatic life. Charters depart Picton to navigate deep sound passages, positioning guests at carefully selected dive and snorkel sites where underwater visibility and tidal conditions align. In addition to coastal dives and reef exploration, Nine Dives coordinates guided seal swimming encounters within established seal colonies along the rocky shorelines. These focused wildlife and diving outings afford visitors an intimate, unobtrusive perspective on the rich underwater ecosystems flourishing beneath the surface of the northern South Island, returning to Picton by afternoon.

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