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Sometimes the fish look at you too, Lahaina, Maui The Art of Spotting the Good Stuff When I go scuba diving in Lahaina, 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 fish hiding in plain…

Scuba diving in Maui is a must for your bucket list, especially if you’re planning a vacation in Lahaina. While diving, you can encounter beautiful tropical fish, Hawaiian green turtles, and even sharks. To enhance your diving or snorkeling experience, consider learning about the marine life you might see. Banyan Tree Divers Maui has created…

Beginner scuba divers often ask their instructor how much air they should have left after diving. Since most Maui scuba dives from the shore are shallow (maximum depth 40 feet), I tend to finish my dives with about 1,300 psi, which is almost half of a tank. Whenever I share this information with new divers…

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…

2020 has been a year of uncertainty, as the COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone differently. Thus far, Maui residents have experienced strict island quarantine measures, which stopped the virus’s spread but created financial ruin for many Maui businesses. It’s been a bittersweet dichotomy between protecting our most vulnerable population and still engaging Maui’s tourism-based economy. Maui…

This unprecedented pandemic has affected everyone to varying degrees. In 2020, many visitors had to cancel long-awaited trips to Maui, and uncertainty remains about when the doors will reopen. Maui has a tight-knit small business community, and we decided to meet to express our appreciation for your support of our companies. We can’t wait to…

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 Maui beach to snorkel with Hawaiian Green Turtles. So, we picked our top 6 Maui snorkeling spots to share with you, but only around Lahaina. Why only West Maui? While there are several beautiful South Maui sites, like…

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 has sunny weather and excellent ocean conditions, so many novice divers get 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 is valid forever and recognized internationally….