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Whakaari Express

The Whakaari Express is the larger in our fleet and was purpose build for White Island expeditions. 

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Powered by 2-200 horsepower Evinrude E-Tec outboards and with an up-armored 8mm aluminum hull the Whakaari can carry 12 fully loaded divers through some serious weather. A waterproof cockpit console houses a cuddy toilet and we ensure to keep our fleet well maintained for regular use. All our vessels carry redundant GPS and communication equipment and are registered with MNZ for commercial use.

 

Features

  • 8.5 m Alloy RIB
  • 2 x 200hp Yamaha outboards
  • GPS chart plotter
  • 2 x Depth Sounders
  • VHF
  • Automatic and manual bilge pumps
  • Safety Equipment – EPIRB, flares, Scale 1 first Aid Kit, Medical Oxygen, 2 x fire extinguishers, 2 x bailing buckets, throw rope, 2 x life rings, binoculars and life jackets
  • 2 x purpose built dive ladders
  • Dive Bench – each diver has a 1/2m seating and kitting up area with their own equipment storage box and 2 x cylinder clamps.
  • Chemical toilet
  • Electric anchor winch
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