Scuba Certification in Maui

Your best course depends on your experience, how much time you have in Maui, and what you want to do after certification. Choose the option below that best describes you.

Best For: Becoming a Fully Certified Scuba Diver

New to scuba diving and ready to become certified? The PADI Open Water Diver Course is the standard entry-level certification for learning the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to dive independently with a certified buddy within the limits of your training.

From $799

Best For: Finishing a Certification You Already Started

Already completed your academics and confined-water training with another instructor or dive center? Finish your PADI Open Water certification in Maui by completing the required open-water dives with Banyan Tree Divers.

Referral documentation from your previous instructor is required.

From $699

Best For: Limited Vacation Time

Short on time but want to earn a PADI certification? The PADI Scuba Diver Course offers a shorter certification pathway and can be completed in one day.

PADI Scuba Divers are certified to dive to a maximum depth of 40 feet while accompanied by a PADI professional.

From $399

Best For: Certified Divers Ready to Advance Their Skills

Already Open Water certified? Continue your dive education with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. Complete five adventure dives, build your skills and experience, and expand your training to include deeper diving.

From $799

Never been certified before?
Choose PADI Open Water Diver.

Already completed academics and confined-water training?
Choose the PADI Open Water Referral Course.

Only have one day available?
Consider PADI Scuba Diver.

Already Open Water certified?
Choose PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.

Learning to scuba dive in Maui means your training takes place in a real ocean environment while you develop the skills needed to become a confident, capable diver. Banyan Tree Divers keeps certification experiences focused on professional instruction, small groups, and plenty of time underwater.

Small-Group Instruction
Receive more individual attention while learning and practicing new skills.

Rental Equipment Included
The scuba equipment required for your course is included unless otherwise specified for a particular program.

Ocean-Based Training
Practice your scuba skills in Maui’s ocean environment rather than spending your vacation training entirely in a swimming pool.

West Maui Dive Sites
Complete your training while experiencing the reefs and marine life around Ka’anapali and Lahaina.

PADI certification combines scuba knowledge, skill development, and open-water diving. The exact requirements depend on the course you choose. Still, your training is designed to help you understand your equipment, develop essential underwater skills, learn safe diving practices, and gain real diving experience under professional supervision.

Each course page explains its specific requirements, schedule, prerequisites, and certification level.

If you’re curious about scuba diving but aren’t ready to commit to a certification course, start with our Beginner Scuba Diving experience. No scuba certification or previous diving experience is required.

TRY BEGINNER SCUBA DIVING

If you already have the certification you need and want to go diving, explore our guided Maui scuba diving experiences for certified divers. Choose from Ka’anapali reef diving, Mala Wharf turtle and shark dives, refresher dives, and night diving.

EXPLORE CERTIFIED DIVING

Choose the PADI course that fits your experience and vacation schedule, and start your next underwater adventure with Banyan Tree Divers.

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