I booked this trip specifically because the Lanai Cathedrals page describes both First Cathedral and Second Cathedral in detail, which reasonably led me to expect dives at both sites. In reality, our group only visited one Cathedral site. The first dive was at a different Lanai location that was not one of the Cathedrals. After the trip, Dive Maui explained that they do not normally conduct dives at both Cathedral sites on the same day and that site selection depends on conditions and the divers onboard. I fully respect the importance of safety and found the crew professional and friendly throughout the trip. My disappointment is with the expectation created by the trip description. Had I known in advance that visiting both Cathedrals was not normally part of the itinerary, I would likely have chosen a different operator. Future divers whose main goal is to see both First Cathedral and Second Cathedral should clarify the expected itinerary before booking and compare the options offered by different Maui dive operators. read more

Such a unique, wonderful time!! We booked as a private group of 4 for the beginner off-shore diving experience, as it was everyone's first time diving. Our instructor Sean was amazing!! Your first scuba experience may feel quite daunting (it was for me!) but your instructor goes over all the equipment, safety measures, and hand signals to know--that you are also required to go over in your online course, so helpful! LEADING UP TO YOUR DIVE: A lot of the prep comes before you even arrive for your dive: the online info courses and waivers (took about 20-35 min) and inputting the height and weight of each diver, so once we were ready to start heading to the beach, Dive Maui quickly got us into our wet suits, and later quickly had us fit for our masks, oxygen tanks, and weights for the vest. The indoor area where they go over the info and where you put on your wet suits also have a bathroom you can use before and after which was helpful to have a place to change afterwards. They don't have lockers or a designated place to leave your stuff, but it did kind of feel safe if you're just leaving a bag of clothes or shoes when you dive; overall, I'd recommend coming with less stuff though unless you have someone to hold your things. THE EXPERIENCE: 10/10 but that is just speaking for me LOL we got to see so much wildlife in their space: so many different kinds of fish, schools of fish cleaning off turtles (we saw around 10 turtles!), we caught to briefly look at 2 sharks chilling on the ocean floor, and saw a flounder fish in the sand. At one point, I was swimming alongside a turtle!! We had someone in our group who was not as strong a swimmer and was more nervous with all the gear so they had a harder time enjoying the experience, but our instructor was really good and intentional with making sure they were okay and walked with them slower through the experience. Otherwise, we overall really enjoyed the experience and have no regrets! It definitely feels like you get to see more of Maui's wildlife beauty in its natural place, as opposed to the more touristy, marketed Hawaii. They recommend all divers be a strong swimmer, to expand on this--as long as you are comfortable maneuvering yourself in the water (would you be able to quickly change direction if you notice you're drifting into coral or , able to swim deeper and manage how deep or shallow you stay in the water--no need to be on a swim team--it is not about speed or being able to literally dive LOL IMPORTANT: our booking did not do shallow water training at a pool or at the shore before going down to practice our skills test (how to blow water out of your mask, practicing what to do when our breather comes out of our mouth, clearing our sinuses, checking our oxygen tanks and responding to our instructor with correct hand signals of our oxygen level). So we knew we were going to practice these skills, but it can definitely be scary since you go 20 feet down and then do the skills. Yes, you need to be a decent swimmer, but I think it's more important you think about if you can stay calm and trust your instructor and the skills they are teaching you--the entire experience of using the gear and being 20-30 feet underwater takes some time to get used to, so make sure you are okay with knowing that you don't get shallow water training and can stay calm and remember to take deep breaths as you get used to breathing through your mouth only and blowing water out when you can't breathe in, rather than panicking. If you are typically able to pick up new skills and can stay calm under pressure, then totally try scuba diving!! Dive Maui will keep you safe! We parked in the nearby lot near the grocery stores. When you register, they give parking suggestions and specify where not to park to make sure you won't get a ticket or get towed parking in private spots. It would be great if they were able to have a photographer or camera to catch a few pics during the experience. Even if they charged for the pictures, that's one I would (and think many people would) pay for! especially since not many people want to bring their phone or have underwater cameras to bring along with them, let alone having to figure out how they want to hold or attach it to their gear with them (not even sure if they allow this) read more

I have done a dive in the past with this company and they were great so wanted to try whale watching. We were greeted with a smile from the staff once we found the hidden check in lol. (LAHAINA STRONG) When we got on our boat it we were met with the same excellent hospitality from Joe the captain and Renee the first mate! They listened to everyone who spotted whales, plus they spotted several of course. We even got "mugged" by two whales who apparently thought our boat was cool. (Mugging is when the whales hang out very close to the boat and you can not move the boat). I am sure Renee got some great gopro video because I did and she had a long pole for hers. We also had them spy hop us and later had a baby breach near the boat. Overall one of the best whale watching trips I have been on and I have taken a lot! Sorry I could not upload video. read more

All around a great dive company. Great guides. They pointed out all the cool things. I'll definitely be coming back again. Marina, Sean and Brian were a great crew! read more

Best instructor, Sean, for open water certification. Also great variety on locations that are easily accessible from the beach.

We went on a whale watching tour with these guys and it was great! The captain and guide were super nice, chill, and knowledgeable. The boat was a great size and there were not too many people on the boat. They worked very hard to get us on whales late in the season and then we had the opportunity of a lifetime...at least for a tourist. We got to get up close and personal with a whale! Just see the pics and videos. They told me to make sure that everyone know this is not a guarantee and is rare to happen...:). We highly recommend these guys! read more

On a very last minute trip, Dive Maui got us in for several shore dives which turned out to be the best we've done on Maui. Brian is the guide to guide to go with - he's fast, efficient and no fluff. This week we saw lots of sharks, eagle rays, puffer fish, octopus and of course turtles turtles turtles! The wharf dive site is just like an under water aquarium. Phenomenal, especially on a good vis day with lots of sun. Stunning. The dives shop leaves something to be desired. Pretty gnarly conditions. read more

The crew of Brian, Captain Joe and Shaun were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly and took us to two great diving spots. Really recommend this group, very safety conscious as well as fun to be around. read more

Diving with Dive Maui was super fun! I'm from California where we have to set up all of our own gear and navigate alone - so I loooove the "princess diving" experience here. They have everything prepped and ready for you by the time you arrive. You'll sign a waiver and then take a short walk to the boat ramp. The boat is small and bumpy so make sure you take motion sickness meds before you arrive. We did the Cathedral I dive off Lanai - saw a pod of 200+ spinner dolphins on the way out which was sooo cool. The cathedrals themselves are absolutely stunning. We got to dive our entire tank which I love - so much better than time limits. Our whole group had great consumption so we had 60 minute dives on both drops. I got seasick and the team was incredibly helpful even though I was unwell. I really appreciate the extra effort to make sure I was okay. Would absolutely come back to dive with Dive Maui - and especially after the fires, it feels nice to support the community read more

I did the discover dive at Mala last year and just did 2 more dives for certified divers (Mala and Black Rock) this year, all with Joe as our divemaster. Since we stayed in Ka'anapali, this was a quick 10 minute drive to the dive shop. Mala Pier is easily our favorite dive site in Hawaii as of yet. We've had really great experiences with Dive Maui and with Joe. The groups have consistently been small (4-5 of us total) which is great. We don't have any of our own equipment yet so it's nice that all the diving gear is included in our cost. For 2 dives for 2 people it was around $385 + tip. Definitely a pricey activity but so much to see which is why we have gone back to Mala twice. Thanks Dive Maui and Joe for another great experience!m - we hope to come back to try the cathedral dive at Lanai! read more

Did the Lanai Cathedral boat dive and 2 shore dives. Great service and enjoyed the dives. Shout out to Abbey and Gretchen for a job well done. Will dive with them again in two years. - Stevie C. read more

Diving in Lahaina is just unfortunately Different post fire. The harbor is closed and my favorite Dive Shop (Lahaina Divers) and their two boats were lost in the fire. Dive Maui was so great in helping to not only get people back in the water from Mala Wharf which is a mile from the Lahaina Harbor but they went the extra mile and hired many dive guides and instructors from Lahaina Divers. I have been out now with Dive Maui many times and it's truly been great! Its my new happy place and everyone I go diving with feels the same. A few weeks ago I did a few shore dives with David. He is so nice and so knowledgeable and just a super nice guy that you want to dive with him a million times! The whole team at Dive Maui is great and I highly recommend them anytime you are in West Maui for some great diving! read more

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Had a really nice time on the Discovery Dive with Dive Maui in Lahaina. My wife learned to scuba dive for the first time which was really exciting for her. Our dive instructor, Matt, did a very good job of getting everyone comfortable and in the water. There was one gal who ended up backing out, and he helped her back to the beach and took good care of her. The other three of us had a very good dive together. We dove over along north side of Black Rock, and saw a lot of fish (schools of them) and many corals along the rock formations. Highly recommend this dive company and Matt. read more

Dive Maui - Everyone got fitted with a shortie wetsuit which was nice to have for the dive. - Scuba Diving Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Fantastic boat diving with Joe, Chris & Caitlin this week. They were terrific guides - attentive and safe. They ensured each member of our party got the support they needed/wanted and were generous with their knowledge of life under the water. Look forward to more trips. read more

Just had a great two tank dive to Cathedrals with Captain Joe, Chris and Caitlin. They were all professional yet friendly and fun to dive with. Chris's knowledge of sea organisms is encyclopedic. Super experience and will go again. If you've been waiting to book a trip to Maui because of the 2023 fires, don't wait any longer! Maui is back and diving with Dive Maui is fantastic! read more

We had a wonderful experience getting back in the water with Abbi and the rest of the Dive Maui team last week. My wife and I were on our first empty nester trip in 17 years, so we needed a refresher dive first. Abbi took us on the Turtle cleaning/shark shore dive at Mala pier. We had a blast blowing bubbles at 29 feet while being surrounded by turtles and fish. WOW! The next day we took the boat to Lanai and had two dives at 65 feet, including the Catherdal (#1). Enjoyed the experience of sliding off the boat and dropping down into the deep. Abbi was a great guide. We look forward to our next Maui trip, so we can get back in the water with Dive Maui. Thank you for the memories! read more

Dive Maui - Tons of Fish, Turtles, and sharks at Mala Pier - Scuba Diving Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Would highly recommend!!! One of the best diving experiences I've had to date. The sites were amazing and the crews (including Abbi, Will, Sean and Matt) were fantastic! Well worth every penny! read more

LAHAINA IS OPEN!! Book these guys. We did a 2 tank dive to the cathedral - Brian and Capt. Jack were very good communicators - and very good dice masters. The water is PERFECT - without temp tables. A 3mm suit or shorty is fine. read more

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Really friendly dive shop. Matt and Abbi have taken us out for multiple dives across multiple trips, and always good dives, patient coaching (have observed them with other beginner divers, with my wife who was rusty, and on my daughter's first Discover dive). The shore dives at Mala are always a treat, with sharks and turtles basically guaranteed, but almost always something fun and extra to see. read more

Poor customer service and not great dives. The people seem inconvenienced by questions, not at all what I'm used to with other dives centers. They should update their dive sites as these were the least interesting or inhabited I've ever done. One dive was mostly sand- saw maybe 20 fish which is fewer than when I'm just hanging out on the beach. Save your money and snorkel at any one of the many lovely beaches. read more

The best in all the islands! Been coming to them for years, hope to keep diving with them for many more

Went on a 2 hour whale watch with Chris and Renee. Fabulous experience watching a competition pod. Lots of pec slaps, head buts, and a spectacular up close and personal breach. read more

Dive Maui - Comp pod - Scuba Diving Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We dove Mala Warf as a shore dive, then another day booked again for the boat ride to Cathedrals on Lanai. All dive sites were amazing for different reasons! Scott took excellent care of us with a great sense of humor. Mala Warf is a MUST SEE! Even though it was a shore dive, I think we saw the most sea life of all the dives we did. Also, SO many turtles. Lanai was fascinating because of all the underwater formations! Lots of tunnels and caves filled with fish and eels and a completely unique experience to swim through a hole with the surge helping you! "First" Cathedral was simply mesmerizing! Definitely recommend! read more

Went with my girlfriend early in the morning and we had a GREAT time! Renee was our guide and Chris was the captain steering the boat and they were both very friendly, informative and overall made sure we all had a good time. We got really lucky this trip and a whale (her name is Cricket) came right up to our boat and swam around us and even splashed us. They said that this is a rare occasion but it has happened to them a handful of times before over any other boat that they've seen. I would highly recommend them! Also, they did mention that hotels and others are saying that there are no whale watching tours happening out of Lahaina at the moment, but they are still open! They are also a locally run Lahaina company so go support them! read more

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We did the 1.5 hour tour and we were so lucky we spotted multiple whales. The captain and crew were friendly and knowledgeable.

Rude customer service. I've always loved the diving teams I've gone with but I will never use this group again. Not great dive sites either.

We did the whale watching tour and it was awesome. The price was great and the two hour tour was a good amount of time to catch a lot of different behaviors from the whales. Chris and Renee were very knowledgeable and respectful to the whales. They got us close but didn't inhibit the free movement of the whales. We have a great time and we were able to catch an awesome sunset. read more

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Aloha! Had a fabulous time diving Cathedrals with your team! They are knowledgeable, professional and so much fun! Mahalo

Had 2 shore dives from blackrock and mala wharf. Wasnt sure what to expect coming off the shore but these ended up being some of the best dives ive done. Joe was our guide and was fantastic. Very thorough and informative on both the safety aspects and what to expect. Highly recommended. read more

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Amazing scuba dive of the Lanai Cathedrals!! Incredible crew with Sean, Scott and Joe. I hadn't been scuba diving in about 5 years and they helped me get back into it and feel confident back in the water again. Sean made me feel very safe. Very professional, knowledgeable and fun group. Would highly recommend them to anyone!! They also have amazing whale watching tours and snorkeling to check out for non divers. Mahalo to the whole Dive Maui team!! read more

Chris and Brian were our guides for a 2-hour whale watching tour. Saw and learned lots. Great times! Thank you. read more

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On our trip to Maui we booked the cathedral dive and it lived up to the hype! We had Abby as our dive instructor and she was so kind and knowledgeable! She told us all about the fish that we would see and even did a little trick with one of her fish friends! I was unfortunately sea sick most of the trip since the swells were really bad but she made sure I felt comfortable and had a blast regardless. The whole crew was really helpful and kind and if we come back I'm hoping to book another dive with them. Highly recommend!! read more

I did the cathedral dive, which was awesome. Later in the week, my son did his Discover scuba course, which was fantastic. Excellent experience with this shop. read more

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Amazing experience with our entire family! We saw so many whales, heard them singing and loved every minute of the trip! Captain Joe and Renee were awesome tour guides. read more

We visited last month and went on the Wharf Shark and Turtle dive. It did NOT disappoint! We're certified divers and were very pleased that the variety of wildlife we were able to see. Joe, our divemaster, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable on the overview of the area we were diving. The only complaint would have been the longer walk to the pier with all of our gear on. Other than that, couldn't have been more perfect! We would definitely go back! It was wonderful to see a thriving business in Lahaina! read more

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These are really experienced guides - giving visitors the best experience in the ocean. I recognized my guide from ten years ago Which gives me great comfort - there message to the world is come dive maui . Maui is open for us and some of the best diving ive ever done read more

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Dive Maui Scuba ship is spectacular. Big shout out to Joe! We just got there and he took the time to get us 12 tanks and full gear for our girls. Joe is the man! To the owner: We rented all our stuff from you the entire time we were diving. That is due to him taking time for us when he was closing. The weights and gear were excellent. We were back every day to get new tanks. They have top crew with knowledgeable dive guides and great support for anything needed to dive. read more

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We visited to dive November 2024! We did the Cathedral dive and Shipwreck dive. Both were so so great! The crew and dive masters were AWESOME! So helpful and kind. Extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to chat with! Writing this review so late because my husband and I were still chatting about how great of a time we had out there and it reminded me I should share what a great experience we had! read more

My partner (who is scuba certified) and I (who am not) did a Discovery Dive with Joe while in Maui about a week and a half ago at Mala Wharf. It was SO AWESOME. Joe was great at reiterating all of the content that I had read up on prior to our dive, and making sure I was confident in the equipment and hand signals. The dive itself was so cool--we saw some turtles, sharks, and a ton of fish and coral. Our dive was about 35minutes or so, and I'd highly recommend it. I'll definitely be doing that again. read more

Did a 2-tank shore dive with Dive Maui and had a great time! Small intimate groups, so very personal. Our dive master, Scott, was chill, but safe! We had a new diver with us and he made sure she was comfortable. He showed us tons of sea life. Turtles, white tip sharks, eels, and tons of fish! Would definitely use them again on our next trip to Maui! read more