12 Scuba Diving in Maui Worth Getting Wet For

1.2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $306Our pick

Meet Dive Maui at 6:30 AM for a boat ride from Lahaina to Lanai, where certified scuba guests make two descents of up to 60 minutes. Expect caverns, arches, lava formations, swim-throughs, possible whales and dolphins, and guides such as Abbi, Jess, Brian, or Scott.

“Abby & Jess are the two best dive masters! Very impressive knowledge of all the marine life. Good quality rental gear. Beautiful scenery! Highly recommend.”

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2.Intro/Refresher Dive Swim Ability Required

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $239

Meet at 65 Kai Ala Drive in Lahaina for a two-hour beginner scuba session with a certified instructor. You will learn basic skills, use provided equipment, and explore Maui’s underwater life in a group of no more than four. Strong swimming ability and good health are required.

“Awesome experience! Saw a lot fishes and turtle! I would defiantly recommend this experience. The instructors were very helpful.”

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3.Beginner Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Swimming Required

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $229

Learn basic scuba skills in shallow water at Kahekili Beach Park, then head to about 30 feet with an instructor such as Shane, Simon, Kevin, or Jen. Expect a small group, provided equipment, tropical fish, and possible turtles, eels, rays, or reef life. You must swim independently in the ocean.

“It was more than expected. Great instructor. Seem sea turtle, eel and several tropical fish. Great experience.”

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4.Small-Group Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Start at 7:30 a.m. in Lahaina for a small-group scuba outing at Mala Wharf. Follow guides such as Joe, Abbi, or Matt through the sunken pier, where turtles gather at cleaning stations and white-tip reef sharks rest nearby. Gear is provided, but you must carry it over the rocky shore entry.

“I did a two tank dive with Dive Maui and they were great. I chose to rent their equipment versus bring my own gear and their equipment was very good quality, nice wetsuits and good BCD’s and reg sets. I did bring my own mask and would remind people to bring their own torch. We had Abby as our Divemaster and she was excellent. She really let us know what to expect insofar as entry and exit of the dives as well as the marine life we would expect to see. On the dive we saw tons of mantas up close as well as lots of turtles. One turtle I…”

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5.Discover Scuba Diving Class from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $158

Start in Lahaina with PADI eLearning, equipment instruction, and basic underwater skills. Groups are limited to four. With an instructor such as Matt, Joe, Abby, or Scott, you’ll practice near shore, then explore Maui coral reefs, where turtles and tropical fish may appear.

“Make sure you have no medical conditions! The instructor Matt is an experienced diver, but took his time with us and made sure we were comfortable and safe. The dive itself was great. We dove around an old shipwreck and saw all kinds of fish, including a puffer fish, and two nurse sharks! Matt was very attentive during the dive and made sure everyone was doing good. A GREAT experience!”

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6.Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $227

Learn scuba basics at Extended Horizons Scuba in Lahaina, then enter the ocean from a nearby beach with a certified instructor. Groups are limited to four, depths reach no more than 35 feet, and sites may include Black Rock, Kapalua Bay, or other west Maui beaches.

“Maya is a great instructor! She is very knowledgeable and explains everything so well for beginners. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is curious to try!!”

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7.South Maui Shore Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet at 7:00 am in Makena for a small-group certified scuba outing with a PADI instructor. You’ll explore South Maui reefs, caves, and marine life such as turtles, reef sharks, eels, rays, and tropical fish. Gear, snacks, drinks, and underwater photos are included.

“Did a one tank dive and had a great experience all around. Booking with them was very east. Emailed to confirm and even called to make sure I had good directions on where to meet up. The dive site was great. Lots of fish, turtles and White Tip Reef Sharks. The water was very clear and allowed for great underwater pictures. If I make it back to Maui I would definitely dive again with this company again!”

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8.VIP Aloha Nui Snorkel Adventure w/ optional SCUBA from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $235

From Mala Boat Ramp, you’ll spend about 4.5 hours aboard a 12-passenger boat, visiting at least two Maui or Lanai snorkel sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Expect coral gardens, turtles, fish, lunch, banana bread, and optional SCUBA with guides such as Ashley and Captain Justin.

“we have done tons of snorkeling trip and this was one of our favorites. The crew was great and took us to the perfect spots. I highly recommend!!”

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9.Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Meet a certified scuba instructor at a Maui beach chosen for the day’s ocean conditions. In a group of no more than four, you’ll explore a shallow reef with coral, fish, eels, and often sea turtles. Gabi, Bruce, Phil, or another guide may use an underwater tablet to identify fish.

“Our scuba instructor, Bruce, was wonderful he was very patient and thorough, explaining all the safety protocols the force before diving we felt safe at all times and he showed us some great places to go scuba diving in Lahaina We highly recommend this company!!”

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10.Maui: Beginner Discovery Scuba Dive Excursion from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 2h 30m · from $238

Learn scuba basics on shore, then enter Maui’s calm, shallow coastal waters with a certified instructor. Groups are limited to four, and guides such as Michael, Kevin, Rick, Bruce, Gu, Emma, and Dave have helped beginners feel at ease. Expect reef fish, coral, rays, and possible sea turtles.

“Rick was amazing! He made us feel incredibly comfortable, safe, and stoked throughout the entire diving experience. Rick was very organized, incredibly knowledgeable, and overly skilled which made our dive especially enjoyable. We had some anxiety about diving prior to the start of the activity and almost instantly after meeting Rick we felt calm and at peace. Rick was quick to tailor the experience to fit our needs and ability levels. After the dive was complete I felt so much more confident in my diving abilities and scuba in general. I’m not sure I’m qualified to fully know the Aloha way, but I think Rick’s attitude embodies it for sure.…”

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11.Maui: Small Group Shark & Turtle Scuba Dive from Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $128Best value

Meet PADI-certified guide Joe at the Lahaina scuba shop, walk five minutes to Mala Wharf, and spend up to an hour underwater with turtles, white tip reef sharks, octopuses, eels, and Hawaiian fish. Groups are limited to four certified participants.

“Small group, fair price, we did get to see a lot ! joe was a great guide !”

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12.Maui: Eco-Friendly Conservation Scuba Dive Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $199

Meet an English-speaking instructor from Extended Horizons for a three-hour, small-group scuba session near Lahaina. Choose topics such as coral ecology, turtle education, reef cleanup, fish identification, or buoyancy, with instructors including Ashley and Gabby.

“We did 2 eco friendly dives Kahekili Beach and Mala Pier with Ashley. It was a great morning. Mala pier was especially active and beautiful. We saw white tip sharks, a family of fluke, eels, trumpet fish, and of course lots of turtles among all the other cast of tropical fish. Ashley was a wealth of information. I loved learning about the different behaviors and ecosystem of the reefs. She is so passionate and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Extended Horizons.”

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