You are researching outdoor activities for your next vacation, and your family wants to go to the Hawaiian island of Maui. You have decided to plan a day of scuba diving, but is Maui good for scuba diving? You are currently reading a blog on a Maui dive company website, which means that this answer…
You have always wanted to earn your SCUBA certification. Researching your next vacation to Maui, you find that it’s a great place to get scuba certified! Maui offers a wide variety of diving, featuring both beach and boat diving. The unique corals and sea life, coupled with the warm tropical water, guarantee a most memorable…
Maui features some of the most vibrant and accessible coastlines of the Hawaiian Islands. You will find excellent Maui snorkeling at almost any beach you visit. We picked our top 6 Maui snorkeling spots to share with you, but only on the westside. Why only West Maui? While there are several beautiful South Maui sites,…
Have you ever had one of those fantastic dives where your rental equipment was in great shape, the abundance of sea life blew you away, BUT your scuba diving mask consistently gave you issues? The way your scuba mask fits can make or break a dive, so we spend a fair amount of time with…
Maui scuba diving lessons are at the top of many bucket lists. Indeed, scuba diving for beginners is a popular Maui activity because the island features excellent dive conditions. Shore diving here you find shallow sites with colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and big turtles! This environment is perfect for scuba diving lessons. So, if…
Maui scuba diving offers excellent weather, ocean conditions, and marine life for you to complete a PADI course. But, how long does a scuba certification last? The short answer is forever! Once the instructor submits paperwork for your certification, it is valid forever and recognized internationally. This rule applies to all PADI recreational dive courses,…
For a minute, let’s go back to chapter 1 of your PADI Open Water Diver course. What is neutral buoyancy control? It’s that fantastic feeling you hope to achieve while scuba diving that brings us as close as we will ever get to being astronauts. Neutral buoyancy occurs when an object’s weight is equal to…
Maui shore diving has quickly become one of the most popular island activities for both certified divers and beginners. Maui scuba diving currently ranks as the top activity on the TripAdvisor list of things to do. However, most Maui diving spots are accessible as shore dives. The accessibility to vibrant coral reefs, coupled with the…
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 smiley is, nope! Being underwater, especially at this time of year, with constant whale song, treasure hunting for rare sea life, away…
With Maui humpback whale season here, Banyan Tree Divers Maui is at our busiest time of the year. Yet our dive team still dreams of the next perfect scuba diving vacation. We are always looking for a truly unique underwater experience, free from crowds and priced-right. So, has anyone else been thinking about dive excursions…
There can be nothing worse during your Maui vacation than scuba diving or snorkeling with a foggy dive mask! It’s true, a comfortable and well-prepared dive mask is essential to your ocean experience. It is also safer for everyone around you. When your lenses are full of fog, it blocks your view of the Maui…
Scuba divers find Maui dive sites unique because there is both shore and boat diving. Not everyone is aware that you can get your scuba diving equipment and walk in from the beach. There is no need to pay for a boat charter to discover Maui underwater. Even as a seasoned PADI scuba instructor, my…
