Scuba diving in Maui can create unforgettable underwater moments, and photography lets you bring those memories home. Banyan Tree Divers offers an optional photography and video package for guests who want photos and videos from their scuba diving experience.
Our underwater photos feature real Maui diving environments, including Ka’anapali reefs, Mala Wharf, tropical reef fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, and other marine life you may encounter during a dive. Wildlife sightings vary with every experience and are never guaranteed.
Browse the gallery below to see examples of Maui’s underwater world and learn how to add photography to your reservation.
Underwater Photography from Maui
Add Photos & Video to Your Dive
Want photos from your Maui scuba diving experience? An optional Photography & Video Package is available for $99.
Add the photography option during checkout when available for your activity. Your dive professional can capture images during the experience, so you can focus on enjoying the dive instead of bringing your own underwater camera.
Availability may vary by activity, so review the booking options for your specific experience when making your reservation.
What Kind of Photos Might You Get?
Every dive is different, so the exact images depend on the site, ocean conditions, marine life, and the experience you book. Photos may include you underwater, reef scenery, marine life, or moments from the dive itself.
At Ka’anapali, photos may feature reef habitat and tropical fish. At Mala Wharf, the underwater structure can create a very different backdrop, with opportunities to photograph turtles, reef sharks, fish, and other marine life when they are present.
Wildlife is never staged or guaranteed. The goal is to document the experience naturally while respecting the animals and the reef.
Responsible Underwater Photography
A good underwater photo should never come at the expense of the reef or marine life. Divers should maintain good buoyancy, avoid touching or standing on coral, and give turtles, sharks, rays, and other animals enough room to behave naturally.
We do not chase, touch, feed, move, or corner marine animals for photographs. If an animal chooses to move away, the encounter ends on its terms.
The best photos usually come from calm divers who move slowly and let the underwater environment unfold naturally.
Where Do We Take Underwater Photos?
Banyan Tree Divers offers shore diving in Ka’anapali, Lahaina, and other West Maui locations depending on the activity and conditions. Photography may be available during experiences such as beginner scuba diving, guided dives for certified divers, Mala Wharf, private scuba diving, and selected PADI training activities.
Maui Marine Life Photography
Maui’s reefs are home to a wide variety of marine animals, and underwater photography can help divers notice details they may have missed during the dive itself. Butterflyfish, wrasses, surgeonfish, moray eels, octopuses, Hawaiian green sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, and many other species may appear in photos depending on the site and conditions.
Want to learn what you’re looking at? Browse our Maui Fish Guide, Maui Sea Turtle Guide, and Maui Shark Diving Guide.
Should You Bring Your Own Underwater Camera?
Certified divers who already use underwater camera equipment may choose to bring their own setup when appropriate. Still, first-time divers are usually better served by focusing on breathing, buoyancy, and enjoying the experience rather than managing a camera underwater.
If you want photos without having to think about camera equipment during your dive, the optional photography package is the simpler choice.
Want Photos From Your Maui Dive?
Add the Photography & Video Package during checkout when it is available for your activity, and enjoy your dive while we help capture the experience underwater.
Not sure which scuba experience is right for you? First-time divers can start with Beginner Scuba Diving, while certified divers can compare our guided Maui scuba diving options.