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Maui Scuba and Snorkeling

Find out the latest about Maui scuba and snorkeling. From shore diving in Lahaina to advice about seeing Hammerheads off Molokai Island, we have it all!

Maui Scuba Diving Fish Guide

Scuba diving in Maui, where you can encounter beautiful tropical fish, Hawaiian green turtles, and even sharks, should be on your bucket list for a vacation in Lahaina. To enhance your diving or snorkeling experience, you can learn about the fish and other marine creatures you might encounter. That’s why Banyan Tree Divers Maui has…

Scuba Tips to Plan Your Maui Vacation

The flight and hotel are all set, and it is time to plan your Maui scuba diving adventure. Are there specific dive sites you would like to visit? Which dive company will you choose? What should you pack for scuba diving during your trip? Are you new to diving and looking for the best beginner…

Is Maui Good for Scuba Diving?

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’re wondering if Maui is a good destination for this activity. You’re reading a blog on a Maui dive company’s website, which may present a biased perspective. Nevertheless, I can…

Maui Scuba Diving Certification: How to Prepare

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….

Top 6 Maui Snorkeling Spots

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…

Maui Scuba Diving Lessons: What to Expect

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…

Buoyancy Control: Scuba Dive Like a Pro

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…

Maui Shore Scuba Diving: Official Guide

Scuba diving in Maui has become a popular island activity for beginner and certified divers. In particular, Maui shore diving tours consistently rank Top 5 on TripAdvisor. Why? Because you can access the best dive sites from the beach, especially in Lahaina and Kaanapali! So skip the boat and find vibrant coral reefs, turtles, and…

Ocean Safety Prevents Scuba Diving Accidents

Few things make me happier than a Maui scuba diving adventure with fish, turtles, and sharks. So when I get asked if diving ever gets old, my swift and proud reply with a smile is, nope! Being underwater, especially at this time of year, with constant whale song, treasure hunting for rare sea life, away…

Defog Your Dive Mask for Good

A foggy dive mask can ruin your experience while scuba diving or snorkeling! Don’t let it spoil your Maui vacation. Whether diving in Lahaina or snorkeling in Kaanapali, an adequately prepared dive mask is essential for enjoying the ocean. A fog-free mask enhances your underwater visibility and makes you a safer diver or snorkeler. A…

Maui Coral Reefs: 7 Ways to Help

Corals Need You It is no secret that coral reefs are vanishing at an alarming rate. Worldwide, coral reefs only cover 0.015 percent of the ocean floor—roughly the size of France! Yet despite claiming this minuscule swath of seafloor, coral reefs support an impressive 25 percent of all marine life in the ocean. Imagine 2…

Maui Dive Sites

Shore vs. Boat Scuba Diving Maui dive sites give scuba divers the option of excellent shore and boat diving! Shore diving is easy. You put on your scuba diving equipment and enter the ocean at a local beach. In Lahaina, there is no need to wake up early for a boat charter to discover the…