A sea lion sits bolt upright near Spit Wharf in Otago Harbour as a southern right whale swims by close to the shore. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : New divers happen on the right experience

A southern right whale swims near a Dive Otago boat in Otago Harbour yesterday. Diving instructor Gina Watts is sitting on the bow of the boat. : New divers happen on the right experience

Dive Otago students Reece Groenendal (21), Tama Samuel (26), Jordan Read (23), instructor Gina Watts (23), Shane Timu (30) and Devlina Sinha (30), all of Dunedin, were lucky enough to be entertained by a whale in Otago Harbour. Photo by Gregor Richardson. : New divers happen on the right experience