About Global Scuba
Built around one principle: serious divers deserve better than crowded tourist boats and fixed departures. Every expedition is led personally.
The Philosophy
Global Scuba was built from the idea that serious divers deserve more than the standard tourist experience. No crowded boats. No fixed schedules. No cookie-cutter departures.
Every expedition is shaped around conditions, visibility, terrain, and the people on board. Richie knows these waters—he doesn't delegate.
When conditions change, plans adapt. When a site isn't working, there's the experience to find something better. That's what a boutique operation looks like.
Meet the Operator
Owner · Skipper · Dive Leader
Dives Worldwide
Richie has spent years learning New Zealand's waters—not from a textbook, but from hundreds of dives across the country's best sites. Global Scuba isn't a deliberate choice to run things differently. He leads every trip personally, from the initial briefing to the final debrief.
No assistants. No faceless handoffs. When you dive with Global Scuba, you're diving with the person who knows these waters, makes the calls, and takes responsibility for your experience.
Qualifications & Certifications
All qualifications completed in New Zealand · Fully insured
"When conditions change, plans adapt. When a site isn't working, there's the experience to find something better."
Tanks, weights, full dive packages, and Nitrox available. Bring only yourself—or travel light with just your cert card and a desire to dive.
Multiple Departure Points
Richie operates from Mount Maunganui, Coromandel, and Northland. Site selection depends on conditions, not a fixed schedule.
Weather-Led Planning
Trips are arranged around what the ocean is doing. If conditions aren't right at one location, there's flexibility to move.
Small-Group by Design
Trips are capped at four guests by design—not convenience. This allows for real one-on-one attention in the water, flexible site selection based on conditions and goals, and a premium guided experience that larger operations simply can't offer.
Ready to Dive
Whether you're looking for a scenic dive, a hunting expedition, or an overnight adventure, get in touch to discuss what you're looking for. Richie will help you plan the right trip.