Maui is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hawaii. And for good reason! With its beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and excellent scuba diving, Maui is a paradise for both tourists and divers alike.
There are a variety of scuba diving tours available on Maui. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, there’s a tour that’s perfect for you.
Maui Scuba Diving Tours
There are lots of Maui scuba diving tours so here are just a few of the many scuba diving tours available on Maui.
1. Two Tank Lanai Certified Maui Diving Adventure from Lahaina
Price: $440 per person
Duration: 5.5 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (220+ reviews) Best Tour
What’s Included: On a two-tank dive to Lanai, you can discover Maui’s gorgeous aquatic environment. Swim past archways, lava structures, and schools of fish as you explore the First and Second Cathedral and its amazing variety of marine life.
On two dives with a delicious breakfast of fresh fruit, bagels, juice, and water in between, you may reach depths of 50 to 85 feet.
2. 2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Dive
Price: $255 per person
Duration: 6 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (220+ reviews)
What’s Included: On a two-tank dive to Lanai, you can see Maui’s lovely aquatic environment. Explore the First and Second Cathedral as you swim past archways, lava formations, and schools of fish.
On two separate dives with a delicious breakfast of fresh fruit, bagels, juice, and water in between, go down 50 to 85 feet.
3. Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina to Work Towards Certification
Price: $214 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (130+ reviews)
What’s Included: This introductory scuba lesson in Maui is the ideal place to start if you’ve always wanted to breathe underwater but have been too scared to try it. You’ll learn the fundamental skills necessary for scuba diving in Maui under the supervision of a professional instructor and in calm, safe waters.
The lesson has only four divers and, after you’ve mastered the fundamental safety procedures, you may casually wander around the reef in search of tropical sea creatures. When arranging your trip, keep in mind that flying within 18 hours of scuba diving is dangerous and thus prohibited.
4. Intro to Scuba Diving in an Underwater World (Swimming Ability Required)
Price: $169 per person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departs From: Mala Pier, Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (120+ reviews)
What’s Included: Hawaii is a scuba diving paradise, and first-time divers may learn the sport during this introductory course in Lahaina. Before the first dive, familiarize yourself with breathing techniques and ocean etiquette in calm, shallow seas.
Then try out your abilities on your first scuba dive under the supervision of your instructor. Maui has some of the world’s most beautiful underwater locations, making it perfect for first-time divers.
5. VIP Aloha Nui Snorkel Adventure w/ optional SCUBA from Lahaina
Price: $236 per person
Duration: 4.5 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (120+ reviews)
What’s Included: Snorkeling on Maui’s coast is a favorite pastime. However, it can be difficult to determine where the best spot is given the weather conditions of the day.
On this guided tour from Lahaina, you’ll snorkel among colorful schools of fish, green sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks (December) in coral gardens near Lahaina. Scuba diving for both novice and expert divers is also available. While not underwater, relax on the dive boat or dine aboard with lunch and snacks with the crew.
6. South Maui Shore Dives with Instructions
Price: $133 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Departs From: Maalaea Harbor, Kihei, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (100+ reviews)
What’s Included: Allow a PADI instructor to demonstrate the finest dive sites on South Maui. This shore diving excursion, for certified divers only, includes a single-tank scuba dive for up to four individuals.
A safety briefing follows, during which you’ll learn about the ocean’s wildlife in the Wailea/Makena region’s coral reefs. All scuba gear and photos by a photographer are included in your trip.
7. Introductory Scuba OR Refresher Class AND Dive!!! No Experience Needed (Lahaina)
Price: $159 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (80+ reviews)
What’s Included: In business for over 21 years. Since 2011, we’ve been rated the best with more than 1,200 Tripadvisor reviews. We specialize in teaching inexperienced scuba divers.
There’s no instructor on Maui with more expertise than Ty, the owner, who knows all of the fantastic places to dive and where to find beautiful sea creatures. For a unique experience, come diving with us now!
8. Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina
Price: $180 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (50+ reviews)
What’s Included: During this shore dive off the coast of Lahaina, discover the rich aquatic environment around Maui. Take to the seas with a small group of qualified divers for your 1-tank diving excursion.
Watch numerous marine species like octopus, green sea turtles, colorful corals, and tropical fish while out there. The location of your particular diving trip is determined on the day depending on weather and ocean conditions.
9. Small Group Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers
Price: $120 per person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (40+ reviews)
What’s Included: This trip is ideal for travelers looking to encounter sharks and turtles while snorkeling. Certified divers guide certified divers on this excursion to discover a decommissioned pier that has transformed underwater into a vibrant reef.
Follow your instructor along the pier wrecks to see sea turtles and reef sharks hatching their eggs there. The sunken pier is also inhabited by schools of fish, octopus, eels, nudibranchs, and the elusive frogfish in addition to sea turtles, dolphins, and sharks (maybe even some hammerheads).
10. Two-Person Private Dive in Lahaina
Price: $600 per group (up to 2 people)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departs From: Lahaina, Maui
Rating: 5/5 (40+ reviews)
What’s Included: Hawaii has some of the world’s best scuba diving sites, and this luxurious day trip off the coast of Maui gives you a unique experience.
With your private, PADI-certified instructor by your side, go exploring among the underwater reef systems. New divers are welcome to participate in introductory training before going out to sea.
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Dayna Brockbank is a travel and language-learning blogger who has lived around the world but has now settled in Nice, France. She speaks 3 languages at varying levels of fluency: Spanish, Italian, and French, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Spanish Education. She and her husband focus on making travel part of life by living cheaply and traveling on a budget.