Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified
Overview
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2 hours
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This scuba tour is for certified divers only. The best scuba diving sites in Maui offer easy access to the beach. We can arrange guided shore dives in Lahaina for you to explore near your hotel. Our dive shop guarantees small group sizes led safely by experienced scuba instructors. Scuba divers in Maui enjoy year-round near-perfect sea conditions, characterized by consistently clear visibility and warm water.
We include all of your rental scuba gear!
Please show us your scuba certification card at check-in.
Maui ranks among the top dive destinations due to its accessible coral reefs. Scuba diving in Lahaina allows effortless beach entries to the ocean, and most marine life resides at depths shallower than 40 feet. You can see Hawaiian Turtles almost every dive, and during the winter months from January to April, you hear male Humpback whales singing!
Has it been a while since your last scuba dive? Upgrade to a Scuba Review Dive!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour is for certified divers only.
Must be able to carry at least 35 pounds of equipment on your back for a short distance.
Transportation not included. Please let us know if you will not have a rental car.
Divers must wait minimum 18 hours to fly or ascend to 1,000 feet or more.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This guided shore dive is for CERTIFIED scuba divers. Explore West Maui to see turtles and sharks, with shore diving led by an expert instructor. Scuba diving in Lahaina offers a diverse array of sea life, including Hawaiian Turtles, moray eels, and spotted eagle rays. Has it been a while since your last dive? Think safety first and upgrade to a Scuba Review Dive! Banyan Tree Divers recommends the Scuba Review program for all certified divers who have not been diving for several months or longer. Your instructor has designed this Maui scuba dive to increase your confidence in shallow water before exploring Maui's beautiful dive sites. Your guided Certified Shore Dive in Kaanapali begins with a briefing about your dive and safe scuba diving practices. Guests signed up for a Scuba Review Dive, covering equipment assembly and practice skills in the ocean at the beginning of their dive. Your instructor provides all of the equipment. You are welcome to bring your scuba gear, but we also include excellent rental equipment.
What‘s Included
Use of SCUBA equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Photography Package
Private transportation
We encourage guests to bring their own reusable water bottles. We can fill them for you if needed.
Options
Certified Shore Dive
Duration: 2 hours
Upgraded Scuba Refresher Dive
FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS ONLY: Has it been a while since your last dive? Upgrade to a Scuba Refresher Dive!
Duration: 2 hours: You can add a 2nd dive after your first dive. In this case, your two dives take about 3.5 hours.
Black Truck - Honda Ridgeline : Look for our black Honda truck or white Toyota truck parked in the pre-arranged parking lot, and please meet at our truck.
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great dive!!
Y422WJericf,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simon was a great guide and we saw a lot of marine life (turtle, sharks, fish..) on our dive. Would definitely recommend.
One Tank Shore Dive
harryjW1441YY,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 11 year old Son and I did a one tank shore dive with Banyan Tree Divers. It was great. Our guide was prompt and very thorough with his briefing of the dive. He took the time to answer all of our questions without rushing us. Unfortunately, we were limited to 1 tank vs 2 tanks due to prior commitments. I would definitely recommend this dive operation and hope to dive with them again.
Memorable experience
jeffaX9976SO,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. We went on two dives with Banyan and would highly recommend both. We saw an abundance of turtles, fish, a couple of sharks and several dolphins.
The dive company you want to use in Maui!
jna517,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful family business that survives the Lahaina fire. Very well run with professionals all around. Caitlin worked with me on logistics and was timely in all her responses. Met the dive instructor, Simon, at the dive site aka airport beach. He set us up (all the rental gear is excellent and new) and explained the dive to us. He handled the group (which ranged from newbies to grizzled vets like me) with joy and aplomb. The dive was fun. Lots of fish and coral including a long resident turtle (a hawksbill) that I had seen on a previous dive. Second dive was super- the old Mala pier. Very much like diving a wreck but without the need to dive deep. Highly recommend Banyan Tree Divers. Lots of
Amazing Maui dive!!!
Legraeve,Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did 2 shore dives with Kevin. We were nervous as this was only our second dive after getting certified in Minnesota. Kevin gave us constructive feedback and encouragement to continue on to the second dive site Mala wharf. It was amazing!!!
Great Experience
DANIEL G,Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My 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.
Best diving trip of our life
Stephen S,Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was amazing. We were told we might see 1 turtle if lucky. As we got down in the water along the pair, we were pleasantly surprised by no less than 30 turtles eating and chilling on the ocean floor. Our pictures look like something out of National geographic. Just hanging out with these Beautiful creatures was unreal. Then after even our guide said he has never seen it like that.
An absolute must do for anyone learning or loving to dive!!
sarahnritter,May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is our second time in Maui and our second time diving with Banyan Tree Divers. I cannot say enough about how kind, courteous and safe they are! They know all of the greatest dive spots and they go out of their way to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves!
Great small company to support!
M2402KTgrege,May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on 2 shore dives off Kahekili beach with Kevin and two other divers. Great experience with a nice small group! Kevin was super personable and went over our dive plan and safety protocols without being over bearing. He gave us clear instructions for our entry in some decent surf and everyone got in and back out without issue. I really appreciated the photos since I never have any pics of myself while diving. Definitely recommend!
Professional yet family oriented diving.
ScubaLee69,Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Banyan Tree Divers continues to impress me every time. I’ve dove with just about every one of the Instructors and keep coming away impress. My latest have been with Kevin and Caitlin. They have been spot on with communications regarding dates and sites. Prior to each dive, they always take the time to first understand who & what kind of diver you are. They make sure that even when you’re in a mixed group, each person gets the attention that they need when it’s needed. Safety is #1 for them, starting with the briefings and going through the dive. They make sure everyone is safe yet having a good time without feeling like you have mother hen watching over you. They are very observant and are not only pointing out the cool things on the dive but will work with divers to make sure they have no issues during the dive, wether it be ears not equalizing or buoyancy issues after coming shallow from a deeper dive. They know the Kaanapali area incredibly well.
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