Mokuho'oniki Hammerhead Shark Dive Charter
Explore advanced drift dives at remote Mokuhoʻoniki
Duration
7.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Dive gear, guide, lunch
Highlights
Explore remote Mokuhoʻoniki on an advanced private drift-dive charter across the Pailolo Channel. Strong currents, cinder-cone formations, and dense fish schools shape this offshore diving experience.
- Cross the Pailolo Channel to dive a secluded islet off Molokaʻi
- Search for schooling hammerheads, reef sharks, rays, monk seals, and dolphins
- Explore pristine coral reefs, swim-through terrain, and Fish Rain fish schools
- Photograph volcanic underwater topography and pelagic marine life
Itinerary
6:30am: Meet at Slip 14 at Ma’alaea Harbor 7:00am: Depart! We will follow the coast of West Maui as far as Kapalua. We do our dive briefing in a calm bay, and then cross the Pailolo Channel. 9:15am: Arrive at Mokuho’oniki and begin our first dive. 10:30: We take our surface interval in the lee of Mokuho’oniki, a Marine Seabird Sanctuary and watch rarely-seen seabirds as we eat our lunch. 11:30: Dive Mokuho’oniki for our second dive. 12:30: Return across the Pailolo Channel 2:30: Arrive back at Ma’alaea Harbor
What's Included
- Scuba gear
- Dive guide
- Spray jacket
- Catered lunch
- Fresh fruit and locally made granola bars
- Chocolate chip cookies, hot cocoa, and soft drinks
- Towel and drybag
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in
- Ages 15+ and Open Water scuba certification required
- Minimum 25 logged dives and a dive within the last 3 months required
- Requires climbing the boat ladder quickly and unassisted
- Complete a waiver before diving
- Stay below 2,000 feet elevation for 18 hours after diving
- Expect the captain to substitute dive sites when conditions or skill levels require it
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when you cancel at least 72 hours before check-in. Receive a 50% refund 48–72 hours before check-in; no refund within 48 hours. Full refund with a doctor's note for a verifiable medical emergency. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or sea conditions.
Product ID: CJCW7Z
FAQs
The captain may substitute a different dive site based on the day’s conditions or the group’s skill level.
A previous dive aboard the boat is recommended so you know the boat and crew before this advanced dive.
Bring sun protection, a waterproof camera, and any personal scuba gear you prefer to use. A jacket is optional; one is provided.
Meeting details
Slip 14, Ma'alaea Harbor
