Mikhail Lermontov

Description:

Stay at the Lermontov Lodge in Port Gore, home to the wreck of the Mikhail Lermontov (ML). The Lermontov lies in 38m of water and sits on its starboard side. Access to the wreck starts at 12-15 meters and you will be blown away by the size of the wreck. Most of the diving is done between 15 and 30 metres.

Trip Cost - $1650 ex Wellington

A deposit of $500 along with our Dive Club Form will secure your spot.

Trip Schedule:

Friday 24th October: Depart Wellington 1.30pm (Ferry check-in 12.30)
Saturday 25th October: 2x ML dives, 1x reef dive & optional night dive
Sunday 26th October: 1x Lastingham Wreck dive, 1x reef dive, 1x ML dive Lermontov
Monday 27th October: 2x ML dives, optional reef dive
Tuesday 28th October: Explore Kaipupu Sanctuary, depart Picton at 2pm arriving in Wellington 5.30pm.

Trip Includes:

All travel from Wellington Ferry Terminal
3 days of diving the Lermontov Wreck & surrounds with 3 dives per day
Opportunity for a 4th night (shore) dive
Light breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation for 4 nights
3 air tank refills per day included
Water Taxi to/from Kaipupu Island Sanctuary

Extras:

Enriched air (Nitrox) fills
Optional donation to Kaipupu Sanctuary
Any gear hire required
Food on ferry/trip there and back

What to bring with you:

All your dive gear including 2 dive lights (one as back up)
Tech Divers to have all required gear for their planned dives
Snacks (highly recommended) and own drinks
Warm clothes as the nights can get chilly
Toiletries and swimming towel
Bedding is supplied but feel free to bring a sleeping bag or your favourite pillow

What’s required:

Advanced Open Water Certification (minimum)
Recent local diving experience (within 3 months)