Maui’s Neighbor islands are great for diving “the water is super clear, and it’s typically very calm and warm, which offers a stress-free environment,” Lanai and Molokai Diving hold some incredible areas to explore. The Cathedrals are some of the most popular dives on Lanai. Check below
List of best diving trips in Maui
2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Dive
Divers meet at a dive shop 7:00 AM to check in and get fitted with rental gear. You’ll often see dolphins and whales during the crossing and always stop the boat. The captain decides where to go diving based on the weather conditions, but you will always dive one of the Cathedrals and another spectacular location. When you arrive at your first site, get a short briefing and then suit up and dive into the crystal clear waters of Lanai.Do 60 minute dive, air permitting, to depths around 40 – 85 feet. After the first dive, do a short surface interval where you have a lunch of sandwiches, chips, and fruit. Then dive again to a depth of 50 – 70 feet for up to an hour. After the dives have fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for dessert, take in the stunning topside scenery, and talk about what we found on our dives.
South Maui Shore Diving
This excursion is designed for people who are certified divers. Meet at one of the lovely dive sites located in the Wailea/Makena area of South Maui. Let your instructor show you the best dive sites of South Maui, this trip includes a one-tank scuba dive for a maximum of four participants. Your underwater adventure begins with a safety briefing, followed by a look at marine life on the reefs in the Wailea/Makena area. All scuba gear and photos are included
Maui Scuba Diving Lesson
No experience required If you’ve always wanted to breathe underwater — but never had the courage to try it — this introductory scuba lesson in Maui is the perfect place to get started. Under the watchful eye of a professional instructor and in calm, protected waters, you’ll learn the basic skills required for scuba diving in Maui. The lesson has a maximum of only four divers and, once you’ve learned the safety basics, you’ll casually kick around the reef in search of tropical marine life. When booking, choose from various lesson times. 3-hour introductory scuba diving lesson on Maui Learn the basics on shore before entering the water Dive in shallow water just off Maui’s coastline Spot green sea turtles and other marine life on the coral reef Enjoy one-on-one attention from a certified dive instructor in a small group of four Perfect for first-timers or those wanting a refresher!
Maui afternoon snorkel adventure with optional scuba diving
Spend an afternoon in paradise when you explore the Pacific Ocean on a 2.5 hour afternoon snorkel adventure, there is optional for SCUBA diving for both certified divers and new divers. Swim with tropical fish, coral gardens, and maybe even meet a honu (green sea turtle) at one of the best snorkel sites on West Maui. Get support from your professional guide, and enjoy a snack of fresh fruit, chips and dip, and refreshing beverages.
Maui Night Certified Scuba Diving
This Maui night dive begins when you meet your instructor, who will assist you in loading your gear departing from Mala Boat Ramp. From here, it’s just a short swim to some of Maui’s most popular spots for night diving, including Black Rock, Airport Beach, Honolua Bay, Canoe Beach or Mala Pier. When you reach the dive spot, you’ll start your night dive in shallow water just a couple of feet from the boat, before gradually descending 30-40 feet (9-12 meters) in search of nocturnal marine life. What makes a night dive in Maui so fascinating, is that unlike the sea turtles or schools of fish you’d expect to see during the day, you’re instead met with a reef full of critters that only come out at night. Watch as a nudibranch twists in the current — almost as if it were dancing — and search in the sand channels for lobster and crab as they forage in search of food. You might find an octopus writhing between rocks, or a squid squirting past your mask, and finding an eel out hunting for fish is always a night dive highlight. Once comfortable back on board the boat, your instructor will detail and discuss the behavior of all the creatures you’ve seen, and since this Maui night dive is for certified divers, you’re required to show certification.