Explore Maui’s Underwater Nightlife: 2 Tank Dusk and Night Dive Adventure from Maalaea Harbor
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have reasonable swimming ability and be comfortable in open water for multiple dives.
Overview
Discover Maui’s captivating underwater nightlife on a 2 Tank Dusk and Night Dive from Maalaea Harbor. Certified divers will explore vibrant nocturnal marine life like nudibranchs and octopus in calm, sheltered waters along the Pali coast.
2 Tank Dusk and Night Dive
4:30PM • Certified Divers • 4.5 Hours
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of a Night Dive around the Pali from Maalaea Harbor! This two-tank adventure invites certified divers of all levels to explore a vibrant underwater world as nocturnal creatures like nudibranchs, lobsters, and octopuses come alive. Join us for an unforgettable dive under the stars!
Night Dive - woo hoo! This is a 2 tank dive and will likely occur around the Pali from Maalaea Harbor.
Times and Duration
1 Hour Before Sunset, varies seasonally Current Start Time: 4:30pm
About
Certified divers will enjoy this trip. Night Dives are suitable for experienced divers as well as novices and our crew does their best to group divers according to experience level with the goal of providing the best trip for each type of customer!
IMPORTANT NOTE: If it has been over two years since your last dive, Maui Diamond requires that you complete a Refresher Dive prior to your boat trip or hire a Private Dive Guide for your dives.
What to expect:
We typically head out around the Pali to an area of the coastline that is sheltered from the wind. All the cool critters come out at night right after the fish go to bed, so divers can expect to see invertebrates such as nudibranches, lobsters, octopus and squids.
DIVER MEDICAL FORM REQUIRED: All certified divers are required to complete a medical history form and some will be required to obtain their physician's release to participate in scuba diving. Here's a link to the form for easy reference and in case it's needed for a doctor visit. Divers who are required to obtain a medical release to dive and who show up without one will be welcomed aboard as passengers but will not be able to dive and will not be refunded. We'd rather get to take you diving, so please get this done!
The Small Print: Divers must provide their own lights.
Adventure Tips
Bring Your Own Dive Lights
Night diving requires personal dive lights to safely illuminate nocturnal marine life. Make sure yours are fully charged before the trip.
Complete Medical Forms in Advance
Fill out the required Diver Medical Form before your dive to avoid last-minute delays or being unable to dive due to medical clearance.
Group with Similar Experience Levels
The crew will group divers according to experience, ensuring safety and a more comfortable dive.
Check Weather Before Departure
Even though the dive site is sheltered, shifts in weather can impact sea conditions; keep an eye on forecasts before heading out.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Hawaiian octopus
- Colorful nudibranchs
History
Maui’s Maalaea Harbor has served as a central hub for commercial and recreational ocean activities for decades, fostering deep community ties to the sea.
Conservation
Operators promote responsible diving practices to minimize impact on delicate marine ecosystems and educate divers on reef protection.
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Recommended Gear
Dive Light
Essential for illuminating sea creatures and navigating in dark underwater conditions.
Wetsuit
Provides thermal protection in cooler night waters around Maui.
Dive Computer
Keeps track of depth and bottom time safely during multiple tank dives.
Surface Signaling Device
Increases visibility and safety on the surface after night dives.