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68.7/100
Quality Score
15
Tours Available
Lahaina, Maui
808-661-7333
Our Review: Dive Maui
Dive Maui runs 15 tours out of Lahaina with an average quality score of 68.7/100. That average is weighed down by a long tail of PADI courses and specialty dives that score in the 55-69 range. The top end of their catalog, though, is strong enough to consider.
The Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers from Shore leads at 85/100. It's a shore-entry dive targeting the marine life that makes West Maui diving worth the trip: reef sharks, green sea turtles, and the coral formations around Lahaina. The 2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Dive by Boat (84/100) is the standout experience here. The Lanai Cathedrals are underwater lava formations with cathedral-like caverns, and this is one of the few operators running regular boat trips to that site from Lahaina.
The Discover Scuba from Shore (81/100) is a solid entry point for first-timers. Shore dives are lower-commitment than boat dives, and Dive Maui's Lahaina location puts you at a site where visibility is typically good and the marine life is abundant.
Where the scores drop is in the course catalog. PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Nitrox certification, and referral courses all land between 55-69. These are certification programs, not recreational experiences, and scoring them against fun-focused tours is an apples-to-oranges comparison. If you need a PADI cert on Maui, the infrastructure is here. The whale watch offerings (73-74) are decent but not their core strength.
Who This Operator Is Best For
Certified divers who want to hit the Lanai Cathedrals without chartering a private boat, first-time divers looking for an affordable shore-entry introduction, and anyone needing PADI certification while on Maui. Dive Maui is a workhorse dive shop, not a luxury experience. Set expectations accordingly and you'll be satisfied.
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Heavy rain from the past day is clearing out tonight. You'll see scattered showers Friday morning—lighter and less frequent than what came through—then dry trade winds move in and stick around through at least the middle of next week.
Windward and upland areas will still catch occasional brief showers even as things dry out, but leeward sides turn partly cloudy to mostly clear. Moderate surf holds on south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend, close to warning strength. Winds stay gusty through Friday as the system pulls away, then ease once the trades lock in.
Beach days and snorkeling on leeward shores start looking good Saturday. Summit trips and exposed hikes are best waited until winds ease this weekend.
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Heavy rain from the past 24 hours is ending tonight. You'll catch scattered showers through Friday morning—lighter and thinner than what just passed. Trade winds take over after Friday and hold steady through the middle of next week, bringing drier conditions and partly cloudy to mostly clear skies on the leeward side.
Windward areas will still see brief showers even as things dry out. Moderate surf hits south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend, close to warning levels on the south shore but not quite there. Gusty winds persist tonight and Friday, especially near mountains and exposed coasts, then ease once the trades settle.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling spots turn prime starting Saturday. Save the summit drive and ridge hikes for when winds ease this weekend.
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Heavy rain from the past 24 hours is ending tonight. You'll see scattered showers through Friday morning, but they're tapering off and becoming lighter. After Friday, dry trade winds settle in and hold through at least the middle of next week. Windward and upland areas will still catch occasional brief showers, but leeward sides turn partly cloudy to mostly clear. Moderate surf is on south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend—close to warning levels. Winds stay gusty through Friday as the system moves away, then ease once trades settle in. Plan leeward beach days and snorkeling for Saturday onward. Summit trips and exposed hikes are best waited until winds ease this weekend.
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Heavy rain from the past 24 hours is ending tonight. You'll catch scattered showers through Friday morning—lighter and brief—then trade winds move in and dry things out through at least the middle of next week.
Windward and upland spots will still see occasional showers even as conditions clear, but expect partly cloudy to mostly clear skies on leeward sides. Moderate surf holds on the south, north, and west-facing beaches through the weekend, close to warning levels but not quite there. Winds stay gusty tonight and Friday near the mountains and coast, then settle once the trades take hold.
If you're planning beach time, leeward shores are your best bet starting Saturday. Summit trips and exposed hikes are best waited until winds ease this weekend.
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