Explore Makena’s reefs on a diver-propulsion vehicle (DPV) in a guided shore dive for certified divers. This 3-hour tour stretches your range across lava formations and coral bommies while offering close encounters with turtles and schools of reef fish.
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The ocean opens like a room you can move through: clear blue overhead, lava rock below, and a scooter that lets you glide past schools of surgeonfish and the slow blink of green sea turtles. At Makena Landing you step off a sandy shelf, kit up on shore, and slide into a guided shore dive where a DPV (diver propulsion vehicle) multiplies your range without stealing the quiet intimacy of a reef dive.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Should be comfortable with unassisted shore entries, basic SCUBA fitness, and able to carry moderate gear loads
Wildlife
History
Makena’s shoreline is formed from relatively recent volcanic flows on Maui; local Hawaiian communities historically fished these reefs and continue to steward nearshore resources.
Conservation
Use reef-safe sunscreen, don’t touch or stand on coral, and follow the guide’s path to minimize reef damage; many operators support reef-protection guidelines and marine reserves in south Maui.
Reserve your spot on the Underwater Scooter Dive (Certified Divers Only) Makena Wailea today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification card
You must be a certified diver — have your Open Water card or digital proof ready for check-in.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sun protection before arrival to protect coral and marine life.
Practice DPV handling in shallow water
The guide will brief you, but brief surface practice helps with control and conserving air.
Arrive early for parking and gear checks
Makena Landing has limited parking; early arrival ensures time for gearing up and a thorough briefing.
Open Water SCUBA certification card
Proof of certification is required to participate.
Mask, fins, snorkel
Personal mask fit improves comfort and visibility while riding a DPV.
summer
Dive computer
Tracks depth and no-decompression limits during a DPV-assisted dive.
3mm wetsuit or dive skin
Protects against sun, chafing on entry, and cooler water pockets in winter months.
spring