Discover Scuba from Shore in Lahaina: Your Gateway to Maui’s Underwater World
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic swimming ability and comfort in water are recommended; moderate physical fitness to handle equipment and walking on the beach.
Overview
Start your Maui adventure with "Discover Scuba from Shore" in Lahaina, a beginner-friendly dive experience offering exclusive access to vibrant reef life and personalized instruction. Dive into clear waters right from the beach and explore the Pacific like never before.
Discover Scuba from Shore
Allow for 3 Hours • Ages 10+
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of your first underwater breaths with a guided SCUBA dive! In a small group, you'll receive expert instruction and all necessary equipment for a safe and memorable adventure. Enjoy up to an hour exploring the ocean, making this a unique opportunity to connect with marine life.
It's time to take your first breaths underwater on SCUBA or to be welcomed back to the ocean!
Tour Duration
- 3 Hours
- Check in 8AM/12PM
- Approximate Return: 11AM/3PM
Group Size
Maximum 4 divers per Instructor.
Whatʻs Included
- 1 Tank
- All Scuba equipment
- Up to 1 hour dive time
- PADI instructor guide
- All PADI Materials
Tank Specs
We use standard 80 CF. Smaller tanks are available upon request.
Optional Add-ons for additional cost
- Dive light
- GoPro
About the Tour
Learning to dive is fun and safe, but we need to follow proper procedures to keep it so. We start the Discovery Dive experience with a little reading and short briefing with your instructor, so you know what to expect in the ocean. Then you'll head to the water to practice what you've learned and dive!
As a diver you'll learn that the early bird gets the worm. Please arrive on time for your dive experience. You can expect for the whole process to take around 3 hours with approximately 1 hour spent underwater.
Location
This is a shore dive, you meet at the shop and we walk into the ocean close by.
Diver Requirements
- 10 years old
- Can get cleared for the PADI Medical
- Can carry 35 LB of gear into the ocean.
- Comfortable swimming in the Ocean.
- Please no spray sunscreen.
What to Bring
- Towel
- Completed coursework
Cancellation Policy
- There is a 48 hour cancellation policy on all cancellations and rescheduling of dives. Dive Maui is not responsible for cancellations due to a guests' failure to complete coursework needed before a dive or for illness.
- Tour is subject to cancellation or reschedule due to weather or capacity.
Adventure Tips
Practice breath control before diving
Spend time breathing calmly through your regulator in shallow water to build confidence.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
Protect the marine ecosystem by applying sunscreen that doesn’t harm coral reefs.
Check tide times before your dive
Low tides can affect visibility and access; plan your dive accordingly for optimal conditions.
Stay close to your instructor
Maintain visual and physical proximity during the entire dive for safety and support.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Parrotfish
History
Lahaina was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom and a historic whaling village, contributing greatly to the island's maritime heritage.
Conservation
The dive operators adhere to strict reef protection practices and encourage guests to minimize contact with marine life to protect this fragile ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Mask and snorkel
Essential for familiarizing yourself with underwater breathing and vision before the dive.
summer specific
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm and comfortable in cooler water temperatures.
winter specific
Dive boots
Protects your feet from rocky shore entry points.
fall specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while preserving delicate coral ecosystems.
summer specific