Advanced Open Water Diving with Prodiver Maui in Kihei
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good health and comfortable swimming with moderate physical exertion underwater.
Overview
Step up your dive game with Prodiver Maui’s Advanced Open Water Certification, a 3.5-hour shore dive course in Kihei. Build deeper skills and navigate Maui’s vibrant reefs like a pro.
Adventure Tips
Complete e-learning before the dives
Finish the PADI Advanced Open Water e-learning module ahead of time to maximize your hands-on training with Prodiver Maui.
Arrive hydrated and rested
Ensure you are well-hydrated and rested before diving to minimize risks related to decompression and fatigue.
Check local weather and tide conditions
Shore diving visibility and currents can vary; confirm conditions with Prodiver Maui on the day of your dive.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and Maui’s delicate coral reefs by using reef-safe sun protection during surface intervals.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles (honu)
- Hawaiian reef triggerfish (humuhumu nukunuku apua'a)
History
Maui’s reefs have been vital to native Hawaiian culture, providing food and shelter for centuries and are protected today through marine conservation efforts.
Conservation
Prodiver Maui actively supports sustainable diving practices, emphasizing reef-safe sunscreen use and minimal impact diving to preserve coral habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Full wetsuit (3-5mm)
Provides thermal protection during cooler months and prolonged bottom time.
winter specific
Dive computer
Critical for tracking depth, no-decompression limits, and time underwater.
Underwater compass
Helps with precise navigation during shore dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and marine ecosystems during surface intervals.
summer specific