New Zealand Sea AdventuresResort

Tony Howell started New Zealand Sea Adventures in 1990, and it is now a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort in Porirua, near Wellington. Having its own on-site dive pool means students can take as long as they need on skills before heading out to sea.

Beyond Open Water, advanced and specialty courses are on offer, along with technical training that includes sidemount skills. The team also talks up looking after the ocean, and runs conservation programs and Emergency First Response. Teaching is in English.