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A colorful Bannerfish looks back at a scuba diver in Lahaina, Hawaii. The Art of Spotting the Good Stuff When I go scuba diving in Lahaina, Hawaii, I often get asked, “How did you see that?” This question got me thinking: How do I spot tiny creatures that no one else finds or a camouflaged…

Scuba diving in Maui should be a must for your bucket list, especially if you’re planning to visit the beaches of Lahaina. When you enter the ocean here, you can encounter beautiful tropical fish, Hawaiian green turtles, and reef sharks. You can enhance your diving or snorkeling experience by learning about the marine life you…

Maui scuba divers often ask instructors how much air they should have left after diving. Since most scuba dives in Maui reach a shallow maximum depth of 40 feet, I tend to finish my dives with about 1,400 PSI, which is almost half of a tank. Whenever I share this information with beginner divers, they…

Your flight to Maui and hotel in Kaanapali are all booked. It’s time to plan your scuba diving adventure, but you may have countless questions. Do you want to visit specific dive sites in Lahaina or Wailea? Which dive company is the best fit for you? What scuba gear should you pack? Properly preparing for…

You are planning your next vacation, and your family has chosen the Hawaiian island of Maui. You’ve decided to spend a day scuba diving, but you are wondering whether Maui is a good destination for this activity. While reading a blog on a Maui dive company’s website, you recognize that it may present a biased…

Today’s descendants of ancient Hawaiians live and breathe respect for their island home. Their example teaches that sharing responsibility for a healthy community, land, and water allows the island to thrive. So, as Maui slowly emerges from its isolation and reopens to travel, how can residents and visitors support this extraordinary island? You can use your…

You want to get your scuba diving certification in Maui, but how do you prepare? Maui features two styles of diving: shore and boat dives. Shore diving in Lahaina is the most suitable option for getting a scuba certification. You can see Hawaiian Green Turtles, White-Tip Reef Sharks, and corals in the warm Pacific Ocean….

Maui features the most vibrant and accessible coastlines in the Hawaiian Islands. You can visit almost any of the island’s famous beaches to snorkel with a Hawaiian Green Turtle or two, or three … So, we picked our 6 favorite Maui snorkeling spots to share. Not surprisingly, sunny Lahaina is home to all of our…

How your scuba mask fits can make or break a dive! Have you ever had one of those fantastic dives where your rental equipment was great, and the abundance of sea life blew you away, but your scuba diving mask gave you issues? We help our Maui scuba diving guests find a suitable dive mask…

Maui scuba diving lessons are a top choice for many travelers’ bucket lists. Due to the island’s excellent diving conditions, scuba diving for beginners is particularly popular. Shore diving in Lahaina offers shallow sites with vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and the chance to see giant Hawaiian turtles. Hawaii is an ideal destination for scuba…

Your PADI Card Never Expires! Scuba diving in Maui offers sunny weather and excellent ocean conditions, making it a popular destination for novice divers to obtain a PADI certification card in Hawaii. But how long do scuba certifications last? The short answer is forever! Once your instructor submits the certification paperwork, your PADI card will…

Let’s revisit Chapter 1 of your PADI Open Water Diver course momentarily. What exactly is neutral buoyancy control? It’s the incredible sensation you aim to achieve while scuba diving, bringing you as close to the experience of an astronaut as possible. Neutral buoyancy occurs when an object’s weight equals the weight of the fluid it…