Welcome to Go Snorkel
Todays conditions can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/IslandBayDivers/

Adventure snorkeling in the Marine Reserve for All Ages + Guided Tours

Go Snorkel operates from the premises of Island Bay Divers. The shop is located on the corner of The Parade and Reef St in Island Bay; (353 The Parade).

People who use only a snorkel when diving are typically in one of three groups:  
Snorkelers – main activity is exploring, usual dive depth limit 5m.
Skin divers – main activity is hunting & gathering – spearfishers/ cray/ paua, dive to 10m.
Freedivers – usually have training in freedive techniques – dive beyond 10m.

This website concentrates on the South Coast reserve area and is an introduction for novice snorkelers wanting to use the reserve.
For a report of conditions and visibility (updated daily for this area) click on our contacts page.       

Skindiving/Snorkeling Adventure

Hire equipment only
Just turn up on the day between 9am to 6pm. We will fit you out in gear from our full range of hire equipment, give you a conditions brief & you’re good to go. Get geared up at our shop, then walk or drive to one of the 8 sites listed within the reserve.​
Snorkel Tour package
You need to book this one (phone/email)  so we can allocate a guide. The tour normally takes about three hours. We provide an orientation & safety briefing beforehand;  people spend about 3 hours on the tour. There’s free tea and coffee and an outdoor shower on your return.​
Courses  
Part one (mandatory) : physics & physiology, safe diving practices, best  features for  equipment. Followed by a pool session.
Part two (optional): Fisheries regulations, how to catch kai moana, first aid for marine hazards, how to find the best site of the day. Followed by a sea dive.​
NOTE: We may cancel tours if the conditions are unsuitable (24 hours notice). In this case, we will provide a full refund or reschedule your dive. See our Facebook page  below for daily dive conditions & forecast.

​Why Go Snorkel?
Location
​we are in the middle of the Marine Reserve. The 5km long reserve is one of the best snorkel and dive spots in Wellington, teeming with crayfish, octopuses, and many species of fish and kelp. Click here for more information on the reserve.
Convenience & family friendly
​We are based 20m from the final stop on the #1 bus route running from Churton Park, through the CBD and Newtown to Island Bay. A cycle lane runs in front of the shop. We have two off road car parks for pickup & drop down of hire gear.  For non diving  family members there is a park opposite us with a large childrens' playground . Island Bay beach (bordering the  park) is one of Wellington's most popular beaches. Within 50m of us  there is a cafe, a dairy and a  fish 'n chip / Chinese take aways.
Established outdoor activity provider offering Quality Service.
We are trusted for safety, quality and integrity in our adventure activities. ​Established for 35 years, we are Wellington’s most experienced dive store and scuba diving & snorkeling adventure providers.
Wide range of dive services
We provide the full range of dive services; skin diver/ scuba dive training, dive trips, diving equipment retail  and equipment servicing.