Maximize your Maui experience by reserving the private scuba diving tour
Two shore entries, two contrasting reefs: dive Kahekili’s coral terraces and Mala Pier’s turtle-cleaning columns for reliable encounters with Hawaiian green sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks. Short, local, and wildlife-rich—perfect for certified divers visiting Lahaina.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 Hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to carry gear across sand and perform repeated shallow dives
Wildlife
History
Lahaina was an early 19th-century capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom and later a busy whaling port; the town’s maritime history shaped local marine use and stewardship.
Conservation
Follow local reef protection guidelines: maintain distance from wildlife, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce chemical runoff.
Extended Horizons Scuba
Maximize your Maui experience by reserving the private scuba diving tour
Extended Horizons Scuba is a Lahaina, Hawaii-based dive operator offering small-group scuba experiences and guided shore and boat dives around Maui and Lana‘i. The company specializes in low guide-to-diver ratios—typically four divers or fewer—so guests receive personalized attention from certified naturalists, marine biologists and experienced dive guides. Trips include shore dives from Lahaina, night dives, certified shore dives, a popular two-tank Lana‘i boat adventure that visits Cathedral dive sites such as First and Second Cathedral, and private and introductory scuba options for beginners.
The Lana‘i two-tank excursion includes two dives at different locations, a warm lunch catered by Chef Marcos from Hungry Coyote, and access to over 40 possible dive sites ranging from coral reefs to lava tubes. Shore-based options highlight local reefs where divers commonly encounter green sea turtles, octopus, colorful nudibranchs, rays and diverse reef fish. Night dives focus on invertebrates such as lobsters, crabs, octopus and hunting eels, using bright LED lights and small groups for ideal visibility and attention.
Introductory lessons require each participant’s name, height, weight and US men’s shoe size to ensure proper equipment fit. Refresher dives take place at Kahekili Reef to rebuild confidence and skills. Extended Horizons Scuba’s offering emphasizes conservation-minded guiding, slow-paced observation to maximize marine life sightings, and guided commentary that shares local marine ecology knowledge with divers of varied experience. Tours run year-round out of Lahaina waters.
Location
Lahaina, HI
Central Maui dive operations
Small Groups
Max 4 divers
Personalized guide attention
Tours Offered
10 dive experiences
Shore, night, private, Lanai
Lanai Lunch
Warm lunch included
Catered by Chef Marcos
Secure a spot on a small-group shore or Lanai boat dive — guided by certified naturalists and tailored to every diver’s comfort level.
Bring your certification card
You must present an internationally recognized open-water certification (PADI, SSI, NAUI) before diving.
Check in the day before
Call between 4:00–5:30 pm to confirm logistics and secure free parking by arriving 20 minutes early.
Control your buoyancy
Neutral buoyancy protects coral and helps you get closer to turtles without disturbing them—practice before the trip if needed.
Plan for two dives
This booking typically includes a pair of short shore dives—consider the optional video package to capture the action.
Mask and snorkel
A well-fitting mask improves visibility and comfort during shore entries and surface swims.
Shortie or 3mm wetsuit
A thin wetsuit provides thermal protection in cooler winter months and prevents abrasions from reef rock.
winter
Dive computer
Monitors no-decompression limits and dive profiles for safe repeated shallow dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin from UV while avoiding chemicals that harm coral when applied before entering the water.
summer