Freedive & Spearfishing Retreat – Mercury Islands, NZ 🐟🌊
We’re heading to New Zealand for an epic liveaboard spearfishing adventure around the stunning Mercury Islands! With only 8 guests onboard, you’ll get maximum time in the water and a rare chance to hunt some of New Zealand’s most legendary fish.
For 4 days and 3 nights, we’ll live aboard the M.V INSIGHT, sailing, freediving, and spearfishing around the magical reefs of the Greater Mercury Islands. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, there’s something for everyone — from kingfish to snapper, crayfish, and more!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
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Expert guidance: Two seasoned guides will help you land fish and level up your spearfishing skills.
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Protected dive spots: Mercury Islands are packed with sheltered areas so we can always find perfect conditions.
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Varied depths: Suitable for beginner to advanced freedivers.
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Catch and keep: We’ll fillet and freeze your haul so you can take your trophy fish home to Australia.
YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES
For $3,190, you’ll get:
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3 nights aboard the liveaboard (4 days of pure ocean bliss)
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All meals included (yes, you’ll be fed after all that diving)
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Dive weights
Extra info: Flights and transfers to Whitianga (~$100 each way) and pre/post-trip accommodation are not included, but we’ll help you sort them.
THE PLAN
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Arrival: Day before departure — arrive early to maximize your water time.
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Departure: Hop on the boat and dive into adventure!
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Return: Day after docking — time to brag about your haul.
Seats are extremely limited, so don’t wait — this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for any thrill-seeker or freediving fan.
WHAT TO BRING
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5mm 2-piece wetsuit + all your spearfishing gear
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1.1m speargun with float line & float
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Warm clothes for evenings
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Sleeping bag (pillow & sheet provided)
Show up ready to dive, spear, and make unforgettable memories on the Mercury Islands — this isn’t just a trip, it’s a full-on ocean adventure! 🌊🐠
