Take your first shore scuba dive with a PADI instructor in a small group
3 Hours
Maximum 4 divers per Instructor people
Scuba gear, PADI instructor
Learn the basics, practice key skills, and head out on a guided shore dive with a PADI instructor. You’ll spend about 3 hours total with up to 1 hour underwater.
Ages 10+ and you must be able to carry 35 lb of gear into the ocean and be comfortable swimming in the ocean. You’ll complete a medical release online; some “yes” answers may require a doctor’s note. Do not go above 1,000 feet elevation or fly for 12 hours after your dive.
48-hour cancellation policy. If cancellation is received less than 24 hours before the start, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee. If you arrive late and the group has departed, you will be charged in full.
Product ID: 2CJJYD
Yes. Complete the PADI eLearning before your start time. If you have not completed it before your experience, you will not be able to dive.
You must be at least 10 years old, able to get cleared for the PADI medical, comfortable swimming in the ocean, and able to carry 35 lb of gear into the ocean.
Bring a bathing suit, towel, hat, reef-safe sunscreen, and any dive or snorkel gear you already own. Bring your completed coursework.
We are located at 1223 Front Street in Lahaina
Divers consistently praise the professional crew here, with guides like Matt, Abby, Scott, and Joe earning particular recognition for their friendly, knowledgeable approach. The team strikes a nice balance between maintaining safety protocols and treating guests like capable adults. Shore dives reveal impressive marine life including turtles, sharks, frogfish, and spotted eagle rays, while the popular Lanai Cathedrals trips deliver stunning visibility and memorable underwater encounters. Reviewers appreciate how accommodating the staff is, from last-minute bookings to washing personal gear. One detailed account describes a challenging dive involving strong currents where the group struggled to keep pace with their divemaster, combined with unassigned dive buddies and a medical emergency that cut the trip short. However, this appears to be an outlier among overwhelmingly positive experiences. Most divers, including those with 100+ dives under their belts, report excellent conditions and attentive guidance. The main heads-up is that boat rides across channels can get bumpy, so seasickness medication is smart if you're prone to motion sickness.
Great experience with Dive Maui! Our guide Brian made everything easy from the start and made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole dive. The Cathedrals dive was really special. Brian knew exactly where to take us to get the best views inside the formations, especially the spots where the sunlight comes through the openings and creates an incredible effect underwater, as well as the best places to spot marine life along the way. Definitely one of the highlights of my diving in Hawaii!
Tomás Arranz
September 2, 2026
Great experience with Dive Maui! Our guide Brian made everything easy from the start and made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole dive. The Cathedrals dive was really special. Brian knew exactly where to take us to get the best views inside the formations, especially the spots where the sunlight comes through the openings and creates an incredible effect underwater, as well as the best places to spot marine life along the way. Definitely one of the highlights of my diving in Hawaii!
Tomás Arranz
September 2, 2026
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