Advanced snorkelling is designed to teach you how to snorkel safely. Whether you aim to observe marine life or gather kaimoana underwater, we will teach you the skills you need to have a fun experience and keep yourself safe. Whether you're snorkelling at home or on a holiday dive expedition, this course ensures you can safely and confidently immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.
Theory and Pool:$239 Theory, Pool and Ocean Snorkel:$399
We can accommodate larger groups - please email info@diveotago.co.nz for group bookings.
The PADI Advanced Snorkeller Course will give you the techniques needed to explore the moana safetly.
Theory: First, you will be introduced to advanced snorkelling as a pursuit, the underwater environment, dive planning and safe diving techniques.
Pool: Next, we will head into our 3.5-meter deep heated diving pool. It is here we will master safe diving practices that can be transferred into the ocean environment
Ocean: If you sign up for an ocean snorkel you will get to go on a snorkel expedition in our wonderful local environment. Experience what lies beneath the surface and put your new skills into practice so you will have the confidence to venture into the water safely with a buddy in the future.
Sample Schedule: 9am - Welcome and paperwork 9:30 - Theory 10:30 - Equipment Allocation 11:00 - Pool Training 12:30 - Farewell
Sessions can be booked for couples, families, birthday parties and corporate events. For these we can book your group any time of day or day of the week as long as our pool is free and we have an instructor available.
Call 0800 DIVE OTAGO to organise this today
As a minimum, bring your own swimsuit and towel. If you own your own wetsuit and/or other snorkelling equipment, you can bring that along too. If not, no worries, as all equipment is provided.
What to bring:
Swimsuit and a towel
Final payment
Wetsuit (if you have one)
A sense of adventure
Age The minimum age is 8 years old.
Medical Please let us know if you suffer from any health conditions.
Participants need to be aware that free diving/snorkelling can be a strenuous physical activity, even in calm water and there are serious risks associated with some medical conditions, especially heart conditions. We advise all participants to check with their doctor, before they book, if free diving/snorkelling is a suitable activity for them.
Swimsuit, towel and a sense of adventure. The pool is around 24-26•c but you will be more comfortable in a wetsuit, so if you have one bring it.
How long does it take? Give yourself approximately 3-4 hours but it really depends on the group. If you are in a large, private group (over 6 people) it may take up to 4.5 hours.
What is he difference between snorkelling and freediving? Snorkelling is very relaxed and the main aim is to snorkel comfortably at the surface and duck dive occasionally to inspect the underwater world a little more closely. Freediving is simply more advanced breath hold snorkelling. In this course we will teach you how to gradually extend your breath hold naturally over time but not how to push your self to your absolute limit.
Can my friends and family come and watch me? They sure can. We have a relaxing area upstairs where they will have a great view of you in the pool. They can have tea or coffee and even take photos through the portholes in the side of our pool.
PADI Open Water Diver Certification
If you are interested in becoming a Scuba Diver then the PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course, the world’s most popular learn-to-dive course. If you would like to just “have a go” The Discover Snorkelling Experience is designed to lead into the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course.
Ask your Instructor about how you can get a discounted Open Water Course by completing your Discover Scuba Diving Experience with us.
