The 13 Best Scuba Diving Trips on Maui

1.2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

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

You’ll cross from Lahaina to Lanai for two guided scuba sessions, reaching 50 to 85 feet among arches, caverns, lava formations, and swim-throughs. Guides such as Abby, Jess, Brian, and Scott work with small groups, while the crew watches for dolphins and whales on the crossing.

“Awesome experience! Saw whales, dolphins from the boat. Two long 1 hour dives. Diving was great with diverse marine life. Staff were great!! Didn’t see any sharks, though.”

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2.Intro/Refresher Dive Swim Ability Required

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

At In2Scuba Diving Maui Dive Co., you learn basic scuba skills with a certified instructor before exploring Maui’s water for about two hours. The small group, capped at four, suits first-timers ages 12 and up. Instructors including Mike and Thai focus on patient, careful preparation.

“Myself and my family is down with Covid but the tour operator is declined to refund and Viator is on the side of operator. The operator called me previous day and lying with the whole storyline. Note that Viator is not like Amazon, Groupon that are customer centric. You can book the attractions on half price at sites like Groupon etc. Viator, you want to drink customer blood? Let’s see how long you can do such business with an inhuman mindset.”

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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, learn basic scuba skills in shallow water before heading to about 30 feet with an instructor such as Simon, Shane, or Kevin. The two-hour session suits confident ocean swimmers and may include turtles, eels, rays, reef fish, and even whalesong.

“I’ve been subs diving a few times, but this was the best experience for me. We did two dives that day. The first dive was easy for beginners. The second dive was a little harder to navigate, but it was amazing! Michael was THE BEST TEACHER.”

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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

Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Lahaina for a guided scuba outing at Mala Wharf, where a sunken pier shelters turtles, white tip reef sharks, schools of fish, eels, octopus, and frogfish. Certified divers get equipment, a safety briefing, and a small group of no more than four.

“By far the best dive I have ever done in all the years I have dove in Maui. I would definitely do this dive again.”

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5.Discover Scuba Diving Class from Lahaina

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

Meet Dive Maui on Front Street for a three-hour Discover Scuba session capped at four people. Complete PADI eLearning first, learn equipment and underwater skills, then explore Maui’s coral reefs with an instructor such as Matt, Joe, Abby, Scott, or Sean. Turtles, fish, and occasional sharks are possible.

“Awesome experience. Scott was a great instructor. He was very patient with and explained everything thoroughly. I showed up a day early which was my fault but they let me slide into the class that day. Very awesome experience there. Thank you!”

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6.Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina

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

Meet at Extended Horizons Scuba in Lahaina for a 45-minute safety class, then enter the ocean with a certified instructor and up to three others. You may see coral, fish, eels, and green sea turtles at sites such as Black Rock, Kapalua Bay, or Canoe Beach. Guides include Bruce, Chris, Gu, Emma, Maya, and others.

“Very patient and professional instructor. Perfect beginner class and a very a memorable experience for my 70th birthday!”

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7.South Maui Shore Dive

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

Meet at 7:00 am in South Maui for a three-hour shore-based scuba outing with a PADI instructor and no more than four people. Mike or Rose may lead you through turtle-filled reefs, small caves, rays, eels, sharks, 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

Spend about 4.5 hours aboard a small Blue Water Maui boat with no more than 12 passengers. Your crew chooses snorkel sites around Maui or Lanai based on conditions, with gear, lunch, fruit, banana bread, and a floating mat included. Optional SCUBA is available for certified and first-time participants.

“My wife has wanted me to scuba since we got married 25 years ago and on our anniversary trip it seemed about time. If I'd known how amazing it would be I'd have done this years ago! Our guide and instructor extraordinaire was Ashley aRead more”

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9.Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina

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

Join a certified scuba instructor and naturalist for a shallow Maui reef outing lasting about 2 hours 15 minutes. Guides such as Gabby, Bruce, and Phil point out turtles, eels, octopuses, and reef fish. Groups cap at four, with morning and afternoon times available.

“Excellent dives with Bruce who was very knowledgeable and efficient..too me to see some good underwater life.”

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10.Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $189

Meet Banyan Tree Divers at Kahekili Beach Park for a guided shore-based scuba outing at Kaanapali. Certified divers refresh skills, use provided equipment, and explore for turtles, eels, rays, fish, and possible sharks with an instructor such as Annika or Kevin.

“My wife and I booked this trip as part of a stop on our Hawaii cruise. We almost canceled a few times because of the uncertainty of traveling near Lahaina and what is the ethical thing to do right now. I am glad we didn’t. Kevin was great as was the whole experience. For those who are apprehensive, don’t be. These guys are local outfitters and appreciate tourism dollars. There are a lot of mixed messages right now so I am glad we were able to support a local business.”

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11.Private and Personalized Scuba Diving Adventures for All Experience Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $250

Meet Michelle in Kaanapali for a private three-hour Maui snorkeling or scuba session. She adjusts the pace for beginners, rusty certified swimmers, and mixed groups, with beach access at Olowalu, Kahekili, or Kapalua and time to spot reef fish, turtles, and other marine life.

“We had a wonderful time, and it was everything we expected. Michelle was/is very knowledgeable and professional. I was very impressed with her caring and patience with us, especially with my wife, who was inexperienced with snorkeling. She took the time to guide her, helping her every step of the way. Michelle also accommodated us by splitting her time between one snorkeling session and one scuba session since only one of us, three in our group, was going to scuba dive. Michelle was right on time to begin our sessions in the water with minimal wait time. The site was right off the beach, and the reef and the different…”

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12.Turtle & Shark Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $259

Meet Banyan Tree Divers near Front Street for a guided shore scuba outing in Lahaina. Certified divers receive equipment, a safety briefing, and a guide-led swim tailored to their experience, with chances to see turtles, reef fish, coral, and possibly white-tip sharks.

“Had so much fun, saw all of the animals I wanted to see and the instructors are also very nice and aren’t afraid to have a good time!”

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13.Scuba Diving in Maui with No Experience Needed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Learn basic scuba skills with PADI-certified instructors Sarah, Deborah, or Ted, then enter West Maui’s water from shore for a gentle reef exploration. Groups are limited to four, equipment is included, and sightings may include green turtles, eels, octopus, rays, and colorful fish.

“Deb was great! She made diving a breeze! I just showed up and had a great time. Would definitely dive with Deb and Aloha Maui again.”

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