Maui Scuba Diving Sites
Beach
Dives
Blessed
with abundant marine life, healthy coral
reefs and dramatic topography, West Maui is an
ideal destination for divers of all experience levels. For
those who are not yet certified divers, these protected,
calm waters provide a perfect environment for Island Scuba's
Introductory S.N.U.B.A. or SCUBA
diving experiences. These programs are also a great choice
if your group includes both certified divers and beginners
who wish to dive together. Or, if you've already done the
academic and confined water portions of a certification
course, we also offer a great opportunity to complete your
OPEN WATER TRAINING. And, while we specialize
in underwater activities, we also offer snorkeling for those
who prefer to remain on the surface.
Night
dives along the West Maui coast give certified divers
the opportunity to see nocturnal reef inhabitants
hunting, feeding or resting. Look carefully and you'll also
see sleeping daytime reef animals.
Black
Rock
A large black volcanic rock peninsula juts out several hundred
feet from shore, providing a protective cove with excellent
diving for the certified diver as well as the beginner.
The underwater terrain is mostly volcanic rock with an abundance
of colorful reef fish, such as lemon butterfly fish, puffer
fish, parrot fish, moorish idols and turtles. Black Rock
is a great dive for those who do not want to spend the time
on board a boat; it is also convenient for night dives.
Turtle
Reef
Located in front of the Maui Marriott Hotel, Turtle Reef
is where the
endangered Hawaiian green sea turtle live . If you want
to see turtles up close and personal, this is the place.
In addition to turtles, there are acres of corals and abundant
marine life. Our two favorite turtles are Burt & Ernie.
These two turtles are so accustomed to our dives that even
first time underwater photographers can get excellent pictures.
Boat
Dives
Certified Scuba Divers may go interisland to enjoy
some of Hawaii's best scuba diving on a two tank dive to
either Molokini Crater or the island of Lana'i.
Reservations required.
Prices
Dive
Molokini
Among the most popular and scenic of Hawaii's dive locales,
Molokini is actually several different sites, all within
easy swimming distance of our mooring. In the protected
shallows of the extinct volcano, you'll see extensive coral
gardens, curious octopi, and swarms of colorful
reef fish. Other highlights include stingrays,
dragon morays, and white-tip reef sharks. On the outside
of the cone you'll find plunging drop-offs with the best
visibility in the entire state-often exceeding
100 feet. This coral-encrusted wall is a natural magnet
for big animals, often attracting great barracudas, eagle
rays, and occasionally even mantas and
whale sharks.
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Scuba Diving Lana'i
Widely acclaimed as one of Hawaii's most spectacular dive
areas, the south and west coasts of Lana'i offer over 25
recognized dive sites, each with its own special attractions.
The unique underwater scenery includes intriguing lava
tubes, unusual coral formations, inviting archways
and lofty pinnacles rising from the sea
floor. This area is also home to a wide variety of marine
life, including schooling butterflyfish, friendly turtles,
and Hawaii's official state fish, the "Humuhumunukunukuapuaa".
Perhaps the most unforgettable sight of all is at the Cathedrals,
where sparkling shafts of light stream through openings
in the ceiling of the lava domes. With such a wealth of
excellent dive sites, it is impossible to see it adequately
in any single trip. To really experience the best of Lana'i,
we suggest you join us for several two-tank trips, which
are offered every few days.
With over 25 scuba diving sites to choose from, no
single trip can begin to scratch the surface of what Lana'i
offers divers. Island Scuba offers several two-tank
Lana'i trips for certified divers each week. To fully experience
everything Lana'i offers, we recommend you take advantage
of at least two such trips every time you visit Hawaii.
