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…
Top 5 Maui Hotels Near Scuba Diving in Lahaina
Planning a vacation to Maui requires careful thought and preparation. Many top hotels in Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua are often fully booked, operating at around 97 percent capacity. Typically, visitors to Maui make their flight and hotel reservations up to a year in advance. While finding accommodations at the last minute is possible, your options…
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…
Dive Excursions in Mexico
Maui’s renowned humpback whale season runs from December to April, making it a bustling time for Banyan Tree Divers. However, our dive instructors still dream about their next ideal scuba diving vacation. We constantly seek unique underwater experiences that are not crowded and reasonably priced. Is anyone else thinking about a dive excursion in Mexico?…
Defog Your Dive or Snorkel 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…