12 Scuba Diving Trips in Maui to Book Now

1.2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

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

Join Dive Maui for a six-hour, two-tank boat trip from Lahaina to Lanai’s Cathedral sites. Certified divers can expect caverns, arches, swim-throughs, and marine life, with guides such as Abby, Jess, Brian, and Scott leading small groups. The crew provides water and a light snack, while the captain chooses sites based on sea conditions.

“Our guide Abby, and her tram kept us safe and informed during this strong current dive. Visibility was not great due to the excess sand being kicked up, but mother nature controls that. Highlight was seeing a few eels coming our of their hiding spots and free swimming. Plus, the largest puffer fish I have ever seen in person.”

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2.Intro/Refresher Dive Swim Ability Required

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

Learn the basics of scuba with In2Scuba Diving Maui Dive Co. in a small group of no more than four. Certified instructors such as Mike and Thai teach patiently, provide all equipment, and guide you toward Maui’s marine life. You must be a strong swimmer, in good health, and age 12 or older.

“Learning how to scuba....seeing all the turtles and fish...instructor (Mike), was awesome! We loved it all, thanks Mike!”

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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 swim out with an instructor for an underwater look at Maui’s reef life. Guides such as Simon, Shane, Kevin, and Jen are praised for calm instruction. You must swim comfortably in the open ocean, carry 30 pounds briefly, and wait 18 hours before flying or going above 1,000 feet.

“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 $135

Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Lahaina for a small-group SCUBA excursion at Mala Wharf. With a PADI professional such as Joe, Abbi, or Matt, you may see turtles at a cleaning station, white-tip reef sharks, octopus, eels, nudibranchs, frogfish, and large schools of fish. Equipment is provided, but you must carry it over the shore entry.

“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

Learn scuba basics through PADI eLearning, then practice with an instructor before exploring Maui’s coral reef from Lahaina. Groups are limited to four, and instructors such as Matt, Joe, Scott, Abby, and Sean are praised for calm, careful coaching. Expect turtles, tropical fish, and possibly sharks, but be ready to swim, carry gear, and enter from shore.

“It has been an amazing experience! It was a little scary at first, you just have to overcome the first minute and relax. Instructors will be there at each step. Enjoy!!”

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6.Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina

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

Start at Extended Horizons Scuba in Lahaina with a 45-minute safety class, then practice in shallow water before exploring a coral reef to 35 feet. Groups are limited to four, with instructors such as Bruce, Chris, Gu, Emma, and Maya guiding first-timers at a steady pace. Equipment and water are included.

“Chris made us feel comfortable from the minute we met him and we could not have had a better time. We enjoyed every minute of the lesson and the dive.”

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7.South Maui Shore Dive

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

Meet at 7:00 a.m. in Makena for a small-group shore scuba outing with a PADI instructor. You’ll receive equipment, a safety briefing, snacks, drinks, and photos, then explore Wailea or Makena reefs where turtles, rays, eels, reef sharks, crustaceans, and tropical fish may appear. Mike and Rose have led these sessions.

“I ended up being the only one my morning and that was perfect. It’s been a long while since I dove and I’ve never been in an area with as much water movement as this, and a couple times water visibility got poor enough it made me nervous when we were moving from one area to another, but Mike was patient with me. There was a lot to see and I got a lot of bottom time. We ventured into a couple small caves where lots of turtles were resting and swimming around (also a reef shark in one and various other critters) as well as cruising along many reef…”

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

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

Join Blue Water Maui Charters from Mala Boat Ramp for a four-and-a-half-hour, 12-passenger snorkel trip shaped around the day’s sea conditions. Expect at least two sites, coral gardens, turtles, fish, lunch, banana bread, and floating mats. Optional SCUBA is available for certified divers and first-timers, with instructors such as Ashley helping beginners get comfortable.

“It was a really windy day and had huge waves but our crew were just amazing!! The snorkeling was a blast.”

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9.Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina

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

Join Extended Horizons Scuba for a guided shore scuba session on Maui’s shallow reef. Guides such as Gabi, Bruce, Phil, and Eric point out turtles, eels, octopus, and reef fish while teaching local ecology. Groups are capped at four, with morning and afternoon times available.

“The beauty of the beach. Very easy swim to the coral and rock formations. I’m very buoyant. Fortunately, the dive master was skilled enough to carry extra weights with her. She attached two to my BC. Also, she brings a writing tablet into the water and writes the names of all of the fish. If you’re looking for an easy, low impact dive experience, this is it.”

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10.Maui: Beginner Discovery Scuba Dive Excursion from Lahaina

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

Learn scuba basics with a PADI e-learning lesson, then meet a certified instructor for a small-group session of up to four people. After fitting your gear and practicing key skills, enter shallow coastal water near Lahaina to look for coral, tropical fish, rays, and green sea turtles. Instructors include Michael, Kevin, Rick, Bruce, and others.

“Great first diving experience. Emma was very knowledgeable about everything and made the trip a blast! I definitely recommend this opportunity for people who want to try scuba diving without getting a certification, as it is a great introduction to the hobby!”

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

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

Meet your PADI-certified guide at 1223 Front St in Lahaina, walk five minutes to Mala Wharf, and spend up to an hour underwater among turtles, white-tip reef sharks, schooling fish, eels, octopuses, nudibranchs, and possible frogfish. Groups are limited to four, and Joe may be your guide.

“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 your English-speaking instructor for a three-hour, small-group scuba session near Lahaina. Choose coral ecology, turtle or shark education, reef cleanup, fish identification, or buoyancy skills. Ashley and Gabby have led recent outings, with sightings including turtles, eels, trumpet fish, and white-tip sharks.

“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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