Just finding this thread. In 2015 I spent about 3 months sailing and diving in Tonga albeit with our own on board dive set-up so not to much info on local dive operators.
I didn't find much about any diving near Nuku'alofa. There are some day trips to nearby 'Eua which I understand to be decent. I could only find Deep Blue and some Japanese guy running trips, but he seems not very much liked by the locals.
Vava'u has some ok-ish diving, and is a beautiful area top side. I'd recommend Home - Diving in Tonga Vava'u. dive courses Tonga Pacific Island. Whale swimming tonga as operator. Been there for a long time and run well.
Some info on diving:
Tonga (private)
Tonga (commercial)
Diving in Tonga
The best diving in my opinion was the Ha'apai group. Slightly less spectacular topside, less mountainous and spectaculars bays compared to Vava'u. More flatter islands with amazingly beautiful beaches.
My choice would be to contact https://www.matafonua.com/. Darren en Nina run a great operation, and Darren is an excellent underwater video/photographer and know all the best spots there.
I fell completely in love with the little lodge they run (and the excellent food!)
Feel free to contact me for any specific info.
I didn't find much about any diving near Nuku'alofa. There are some day trips to nearby 'Eua which I understand to be decent. I could only find Deep Blue and some Japanese guy running trips, but he seems not very much liked by the locals.
Vava'u has some ok-ish diving, and is a beautiful area top side. I'd recommend Home - Diving in Tonga Vava'u. dive courses Tonga Pacific Island. Whale swimming tonga as operator. Been there for a long time and run well.
Some info on diving:
Tonga (private)
Tonga (commercial)
Diving in Tonga
The best diving in my opinion was the Ha'apai group. Slightly less spectacular topside, less mountainous and spectaculars bays compared to Vava'u. More flatter islands with amazingly beautiful beaches.
My choice would be to contact https://www.matafonua.com/. Darren en Nina run a great operation, and Darren is an excellent underwater video/photographer and know all the best spots there.
I fell completely in love with the little lodge they run (and the excellent food!)
Feel free to contact me for any specific info.