4 Scuba Diving Tours on Maui, Compared

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 trip from Lahaina to Lanai. Certified divers make two underwater sessions of up to an hour, usually visiting a Cathedral site plus another location. Guides such as Abby, Jess, Brian, and Scott focus on safety, marine life, and calm support for divers with different skill levels.

“Experienced dive master Jess takes great care in making sure your experience is memorable and safe. Mahalo Jess!”

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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 lesson with a certified instructor. You will learn basic skills, use provided equipment, and explore Maui’s underwater world in a group of no more than four. Instructors such as Mike and Thai are praised for patience and clear teaching. Strong swimming ability and medical clearance rules apply.

“Absolutely amazing! The guy was so patient and knowledgeable. We 100% recommend. The water is perfect, and the views were even better!”

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3.Beginner Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Swimming Required

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

At Kahekili Beach Park, you’ll learn basic scuba skills in shallow water before exploring Maui’s reef with an instructor such as Shane, Simon, Kevin, or Jen. The two-hour session suits confident ocean swimmers age 10 and up. Expect turtles, eels, tropical fish, and a small group capped at eight people.

“Simon was phenomenal! My boyfriend and I were first time divers and Simon was extremely knowledgeable and made us feel so comfortable in the water! Definitely the highlight of my trip!”

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

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

Join a certified-scuba outing at Mala Wharf, a short walk from Dive Maui’s Lahaina shop. With no more than four people, you can spend close to an hour underwater among turtles, white-tip reef sharks, eels, octopus, and schools of fish. Guides such as Joe and Abbi are praised for clear briefings and attentive help.

“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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