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Best Place To Get Scuba Certified: Maui or Mainland
Maui Versus the Mainland As a dive shop in Lahaina, Maui we often get certification-related questions. One of the most frequent queries we receive pertains to where the best place to get certified is, on Maui, or the Mainland. The truth is, there is no easy answer. However, we can give the following...
The Best Gifts for Scuba Divers
For many SCUBA fans, diving is more of a personality trait than a hobby. And as anyone who broaches the topic with an enthusiast will soon find, divers love to talk about the sights they’ve seen, their favorite trips, and dives they hope to take someday. In fact, if there is anything difficult to di...
Maui’s “Must See” Aquatic Life You’ll Only Encounter Underwater
There is something magical about the life found under the ocean’s surface—and this magic has nothing to do with Ariel and singing and swimming friends! We here at Dive Maui have the privilege of working with underwater wildlife every day, and it is a joy to introduce visitors and locals alike to the...
Maui Wildlife You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
When you stop to consider the sheer diversity of life that has sprung up on the tiny Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it really is amazing. There are plants, animals, and ecosystems present on the islands that are unique to anywhere else in the world. And Maui is no different whe...
Maui’s Five Best Hidden Dive Spots
Maui’s Five Best Hidden Dive Spots Five Top Maui Dives Off of Maui’s Beaten Path We spend a lot of time talking about different dive sites around Maui here on the blog, and when we do, the same places often come up: The Lanai Cathedrals, Turtle Town, Molokini Crater. These dive sites are all extreme...
Diving Equipment Essentials That Everyone Should Own
Diving can get a bad rap as an expensive pastime. And while it can certainly cost thousands of dollars in order to get fully kitted out with certifications and gear, this is a cost that can be spread out over the years, making it a much more reasonable hobby with a little bit of planning […]
6 Insider Maui Secrets From Locals Who Know the Island Best
The Maui you see in brochures is beautiful—but the island locals experience is even better. Discover 6 game-changing secrets from ocean experts who live and work here: save money, beat crowds, and experience wildlife encounters most tourists never find.
Visiting Maui in October
October delivers Maui's most spectacular diving conditions of the entire year—peak water temperatures of 82°F combined with over 100 feet of visibility create what we call "diving paradise." As local ocean experts who spend every day on these waters, we can tell you October represents the perfect in...
Visit Maui in September
September represents Maui's hidden gem for ocean lovers—a month when the intense summer crowds dissipate while the ocean maintains its warmest, most inviting conditions. As your local dive professionals, we consider September the ultimate "insider's month" where calm seas, excellent visibility, and ...
What Not to Do After a Dive
What Not to Do After a Dive Divers are a varied bunch, some will want to rest and relax after a day full of diving, while others will want to use a dive as a springboard to their next adventure. No matter what camp you fall into, there are a few things that you shouldn’t […]
Visiting Maui in February
Everything You Need to Know When Visiting Maui in February For many, the draw of Maui is strongest during the often-brutal winter weather experienced every February on the mainland. And a February trip to Maui can be an excellent idea, with good weather, smaller crowds, and plenty to see and do. Be ...
Maui Wildlife You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
When you stop to consider the sheer diversity of life that has sprung up on the tiny Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it really is amazing. There are plants, animals, and ecosystems present on the islands that are unique to anywhere else in the world. And Maui is no different whe...
Does Maui Have an Active Volcano?
Without volcanos, the Hawaiian Islands wouldn’t exist. The island chain we recognize today was formed over millions of years by constant volcanic activity. And it is this same pocket of molten lava that the islands continue to sit on today. So, does that mean that Hawaii, and Maui specifically, have...
Seven Places to Stay and Save for Your Next Trip to Maui
Seven Places to Stay for Your Next Trip to Maui Contrary to popular perception you don’t have to have just won the lotto to vacation in Maui. In fact, by economizing on expenses such as flights and lodging, the cost of a family vacation can quickly become affordable for almost all. And the best part...
Visiting Maui in December
Maui in December: What to See and Expect While December weather might be frightful in many parts of the world, Maui’s climate in December is relatively delightful. And the weather isn’t the only draw that the island has, as it also offers a bevy of exciting events and opportunities such as whale wat...
Maui Goes to Hollywood
7 Famous Depictions of Maui in Movies and TV For those of us who aren’t lucky enough to have grown up on the Hawaiian Islands, the first time many will have seen the islands depicted will have been on a screen as the location for a TV show or movie. And while not as popular […]
Desert Island SCUBA Gear Picks
Desert Island SCUBA Gear Picks Imagine you’ve been marooned on a desert island and you’re allowed only one book, one movie, and one album to entertain you, what would you choose to bring? Coming up with answers to that question is one of our favorite ways to pass time here at Dive Maui, as our [&hel...
Four Mistakes Most New Divers Make Will Make (And How to Avoid Them)
It can be intimidating to try something new, especially an activity as novel to most of us as SCUBA diving, because, even though we all have to start somewhere, most people still want to avoid making mistakes that will out them as a newbie. Helpfully this anxiety can be lessened for many by simply l...
5 Tips For Tourists That’ll Make Maui Locals Happy
Let’s face it, no one wants to look uncouth on vacation. That’s why most of us go out of our way to be as benign a presence as possible wherever we happen to be visiting. And in a place that gets as many visitors as Maui, everyone doing their part can make a big difference. […]
Packing for a Dive Trip
How to Maximize Space and Save Money We field a lot of questions about SCUBA diving here at Dive Maui, but one that we get more often than you might think is questions from customers who want to know what they should bring on their next diving excursion to Maui. And while the answer can […]
12 of Maui’s Best Spots to Relax After a Day Full of Diving
Diving is a highly accessible and fun pastime, but, as anyone who has spent a day exploring the depths underwater can tell you, it can also be a somewhat draining activity. That means sometimes you aren’t up for a spectacular Maui night dive—and that’s okay! But where are some places weary divers ca...
The 7 Best Towns in Maui County for Diving
We often get asked for recommendations on the best places to stay when visiting Maui, and giving a good answer is more difficult than you might think. This is because, when visiting an island like Maui, one is always looking to strike a balance between a mixture of factors that can include price, li...
Nine Tips to Help Ensure an Environmentally Friendly Trip to Hawaii
Nine Tips to Help Ensure an Environmentally Friendly Trip to Hawaii The Hawaiian Islands are renowned worldwide for their natural beauty and pristine environments, which help to attract almost 10 million visitors a year. And it is easy to see the allure of the volcanic islands, they are an oasis of ...
Snorkeling Vs. Diving: Which is Right for You?
For the lucky among us, it is the age-old debate, which should you go on for your Hawaiian vacation, snorkeling, or scuba diving? Well, the answer may surprise you. Because when it comes down to it, both aquatic activities can be equally fulfilling, what you may enjoy most will come down to your com...
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