Maui · MAUI SCUBA DIVING
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Maui dives run from a first breath in a calm Lahaina bay to the Cathedrals off Lanai, arches and lava tubes for certified divers. Ranked below are the best dives: which welcome complete beginners, which need a certification card, how many tanks each includes, and what a boat or shore dive costs.
Maui to Lanai for a 2-tank morning scuba trip through Lanai Cathedrals caves, with snacks and whale and dolphin stops.
“Nice dive sites and hardworking captain and dive guides. Visibility was 50-80 feet. Saw lobsters, cowries and lots of fish.”
Learn scuba in Maui with a certified instructor, gear included, small groups of up to 4, and chances to spot turtles.
“Learning how to scuba....seeing all the turtles and fish...instructor (Mike), was awesome! We loved it all, thanks Mike!”
Beginner scuba in Maui for $229. Gear and expert coaching included, small group, and wildlife like turtles and eels off Kaanapali.
“Shane was wonderful. He was really patient and kind. He took a ton of photos of us as well as a beautiful eagle ray that surpringly found its way into the shallows with us along with lots of fish, sea stars, a sun star, and even some green sea turtles. Truly a magical experience I will remember and cherish forever. Total dive depth was around 30 ft, perfect for an intro to scuba. My fiance ended up not being able to complete the dive due to having a perforated ear drum, possibly from an old military injury, but Shane was sure to capture some photos for us beforehand and even…”
Small-group Lahaina SCUBA at Mala Wharf for certified divers: honu turtles, white-tip reef sharks, and wreck life, with gear provided.
“Great experience! We got to see at least 45 turtles and 5 sharks! our Dive Master Joe did a great job from the moment he greeted us, and he paid special attention to my 10 years old son and helped him with his buoyancy during the dive”
Discover Scuba in Lahaina: PADI eLearning before you go, a small group lesson, and a supervised first open-water session with turtles.
“I need a refund. I don’t know how else to tell Viator. I booked this for Sunday August 3, it got canceled due to weather. I rebooked for Monday August 4, it got canceled for weather. The operator said I am owed a refund and to contact Viator to get it.”
Beginner scuba intro in Lahaina: shore skills first, then a calm reef swim with turtles in a small group, max 35 ft depth.
“Philip was an excellent instructor and all around great guy to guide me through this intro to scuba. Class was easy and straightforward and once we got in the water he was very attentive and allowed me to progress at a rate that was comfortable and stress free. Overall the experience was amazing and I’d definitely recommend to anyone curious to try scuba. Thanks Philip!”
South Maui shore scuba with NeverDry Divers: small group, PADI-style guidance, sea turtles and reef sharks, gear, snacks, and photos.
“We had a great time on our dive! Our guide, Mike, was super helpful, and we saw tons of cool marine life (sea turtles, reef sharks, eels, etc.). The pictures turned out great too!”
VIP snorkel from Lahaina with a small group, lunch, fresh fruit, and optional SCUBA for turtles and coral gardens in Maui.
“It was a really windy day and had huge waves but our crew were just amazing!! The snorkeling was a blast.”
Maui shore scuba from Lahaina for certified swimmers: shallow reef, small group attention, full gear, naturalist-led fish spotting, 2h15.
“Gabi was awesome. She was very attentive and took the time to write the names of the fish we saw on a tablet.”
Certified scuba refresh in Kaanapali, Maui. Small-group shore session with safety coaching, gear included, and West Maui wildlife sightings.
“Absolutely incredible time with Banyan Tree Divers Maui! The staff was very attentive in getting us set up with equipment, and the scuba review led by our instructor Annika was efficient, professional, entertaining. On our first dive, we saw plenty of life off of Airport Beach, including a few eels. I was happy as a clam when it was over, but it got even better when Annika offered a second dive at a more advanced site for less than $100. That dive, at Mala Wharf, was absolutely breathtaking. We saw ~20 turtles (I lost count after about 12), huge schools of fish, and even a few whitetip reef sharks hanging…”
Private Maui snorkel or scuba with Michelle for all levels, small groups, three beach stops, reef fish and turtles, about 3 hours.
“Michelle was an outstanding instructor and we had a great time scuba diving. We took two dives and got to see a lot of sea life.”
Certified-only Lahaina scuba tour with turtles and reef sharks in small groups. Equipment and instruction included, plus a clear 18-hour rule.
“The dive was indescribably beautiful. There were lots of turtles to see, even up close. Simply impressive. The group was small and you felt special.”
Beginner scuba undersea tour in Maui with PADI-led instruction, small groups, turtles and reef fish. 2 hours, shore-based, $199.
“Underwater is beautiful and peaceful. The instructor was professional and very friendly. The equipment was well maintained and clean”
Intro scuba on calm Maui shore waters with a PADI instructor, gear, snacks, and photos—max depth 35 ft in about 3 hours.
“From beginning to end, it was one of the most fun and amazing experiences I've had! Since the moment I booked it, Jennie was fantastic with her communication and my million questions about the different types of dives we could potentially do. There was an initial cancellation when we were there because of a storm, but they were very flexible with rescheduling us for another day, and always kept us in the loop. When the day came, my partner and I were slightly nervous because it was our first time doing it, but Mike was super nice and knowledgeable! He was patient and explained everything, super encouraging, and took great…”
PADI scuba lesson and a short shore session at Kahekili Beach Park in Maui. Beginner-friendly, private, and wildlife-focused.
“Great intro to diving for kids. Instructor was kind and patient. Recommend this experience for anyone looking to dive”
