Carthaginian Shipwreck and Mala Pier Dive

Discover a Lahaina shipwreck and reef on a 6-hour dive with chances to see frogfish, rays, and turtles

4.9 stars• 393 reviews

From$270/ person

Duration

6 hours

Includes

Snacks and drinks, Mask and fins

Highlights

Dive the Carthaginian shipwreck off Lahaina and explore Mala Pier on a 6-hour boat trip from Kihei. Search for frogfish, rays, turtles, and more, and you might even see the Atlantis submarine glide past.

Take a 45 minute boat ride from Kihei Boat Ramp
Explore the Carthaginian wreck at about 96 feet
Look for frogfish, turtles, sharks, and eagle rays
Dive a square profile, ideal for nitrox certified divers
Check in at 6:10 AM and return around midday
Expect light current depending on conditions

What's Included

Snacks, fruits, and beverages
Mask and fins included

Things to know

Certified divers only with at least 15 logged dives and recent dive within 2 years; otherwise complete a refresher. Allow 18 hours before flying or going to elevation after diving. Ocean conditions may require alternate sites.

Cancellation policy

Cancel or reschedule free up to 48 hours before the trip; 72 hours from Dec 15–Jan 5; 96 hours for private charters. Policy is waived for road closures or major weather. If a boat dive is canceled due to bad weather, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

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The crew here runs an impressively tight operation. Divers consistently praise the "valet style" service where staff like Javier, Christina, Katie, and John handle all the gear setup, breakdown, and cleaning. This lets guests truly relax between dives. The small boat means intimate groups, early arrival at Molokini Crater before crowds, and personalized attention from knowledgeable divemasters. Captains frequently spot whales during surface intervals, and many reviewers mention hearing whale song underwater. The briefings strike the right balance of detail without overdoing it, and newer divers especially appreciate how the team puts them at ease. The Molokini dives deliver stunning visibility (up to 120 feet), dramatic walls, and abundant marine life including reef sharks, octopus, eels, and countless fish schools. Most complaints center on boat amenities rather than the diving itself. One detailed review noted limited space for 16 people total, equipment issues like a broken shower, and concerns about uneven divemaster attention when struggling divers needed extra help. However, the overwhelming majority of recent feedback emphasizes professionalism, safety, and an experience that feels more like diving with friends than a commercial operation.

What people are saying

My husband and I went diving with Island Style Diving today. While we have been on many dive boats, this team run a tight ship! I was so impressed with their organization and all the tasks that they had to do provide a luxury dive experience, meaning we had very little to do in between dives except relax and point out whales! We had Steve as our captain, along with our two crew/dive masters. Between the three of them, they provided 10/10 customer service! Highly recommend diving with them!