Private Intro to Scuba Reef Dive in Kaanapali
Try breathing underwater with your own private scuba instructor
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
2 people
Includes
Private instructor, Scuba gear
Highlights
Discover scuba on a beginner-friendly guided shore dive in Maui. Explore beneath the surface with a private instructor, with no certification needed to take part.
- Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles around Kahekili Reef
- Watch for octopuses, moray eels, butterflyfish, and parrotfish
- Keep an eye out for possible visits from spotted eagle rays and spinner dolphins
Itinerary
- Get to know your instructor and the rest of your group at the meeting point.
- Short safety rundown, we keep this nice and simple for your first
- Get familiarized with your gear
- Go over 3 basic problem solving skills
- Walk 75 yards down to the water with your gear
- Enter the water and float while you put your fins and mask on
- Practice getting comfortable breathing through your regulator in and out of the water
- Practice the 3 problem solving skills at the surface
- Descend into very shallow water and experience breathing underwater
- Learn how to clear water out of your regulator and mask and locate your regulator no matter where it goes
- Enjoy swimming underwater and exploring Maui’s beautiful coral reefs
What's Included
- Rental scuba equipment, including a dive mask, wetsuit, boots, and open-heel fins
Important details
- Ages 10+ only
- Requires reasonably good physical health and comfort swimming unassisted in the ocean
- Requires understanding and speaking English for safety
- Requires carrying your dive gear 75 yards from the parking area to the water
- Certified divers: bring a valid ID for check-in
- A doctor's signed scuba medical form is required if you answer yes to any of the 10 medical questionnaire questions. Taking prescription medication other than birth control also requires this form. Bring it with you if required.
- Complete the online waiver and medical questionnaire before arrival
- Avoid flying and reaching altitudes of 1,000 feet or higher for 12 hours after one dive or 18 hours after multiple dives. This includes high-altitude activities such as ascending Haleakala and helicopter tours.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations more than 72 hours before the start incur a 20% fee; less than 72 hours incur a 100% fee. The notice period changes to two weeks in December–April and June–August. Cancellations are accepted only from 8 am to 5 pm daily. No refund if you lack a required doctor's note, cannot swim, or do not complete your dive.
Product ID: JHCC5Q
FAQs
Yes. Bring any additional dive gear you'd like to use. Your rental gear will be fitted when you arrive.
Wear a bathing suit for your shore dive. Bring plenty of water, snacks for the surface interval, and a beach towel if you'd like. Optional instructor gratuity is not included in the listed price; bring cash if you'd like to tip.
