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9 Questions All Beginner Divers Have About Diving (But Are Too Afraid to Ask!) With decades of combined experience, our certified PADI instructors here at Dive Maui have heard and seen it all. We find that we frequently get some of the same questions and thought it...

A Thrill Seekers Guide to Maui For some just stepping foot on Maui is a thrill all in of itself, for others the true excitement won’t begin until their adrenaline starts pumping. This article is for the latter group, those that truly want to push their comfort zone to...

  As vaccination rates increase and the world starts to re-open, you may be dreaming of a scuba diving vacation far from home but unsure where to go. Follow the steps below to find the perfect scuba vacation destination and plan a holiday that’s fun, memorable,...

Ten Top Maui Hotels to Suit Any Budget (With 2021 Prices and Deals) Whether you are looking for a true luxury resort experience, or simply a bed by the beach, Maui has a perfect hotel for just about any traveler and their budget. Below we will detail ten of the best...

12 Things to See and Do on Maui They say that the Hawaiian Islands are so full of beauty and life that each day spent on them can feel like several days on the mainland squeezed into one. And Maui and the surrounding islands are so full of adventure that it almost...

5 Tips for how to Travel Maui on a Budget   Who wouldn't want to save money on a trip to Hawaii if they could? According to USA Today, Hawaii is one of the most expensive places to visit, and Maui is known to be particularly pricey. When people think of traveling...

Five Great Adventures to Do on Maui with Kids Teaching your kids valuable life skills firsthand is something we can all strive for. For example, we all know that proper water conservancy habits, like turning the tap off while you're brushing your teeth, are important...

Boats open the door to a world of diving that’s inaccessible from shore and we might be a little biased, but diving from a boat is our favorite ways to dive.  There are many types of boats.  Where in the world you’re diving will likely determine the type of boat you...

The 6 Best Maui Water Activities For millions of visitors every year, Maui is an eye-opening, awe-inspiring Hawaiian island that's as close to paradise as you can come.  Maui delivers a whopping twelve months of gorgeous, sunny weather every year. (The sun is shining...

The Hawaiian archipelago is the most isolated group of islands on Planet Earth.  Because of its unique geographical position, NOAA scientists estimate that around 75% of the marine life in Hawai’i is endemic, or can’t be seen anywhere else.  Hawaiian marine life...

Enriched Air Diver is PADI’s most popular specialty course. Here’s what you need to know about earning an enriched air certification and the pros and cons of diving nitrox. What is nitrox? Humans are accustomed to breathing air that’s approximately 79 percent nitrogen...

Whale Watching from the Maui Shore Every winter North Pacific Humpback Whales (Koholā in Hawaiian) can be spotted along the Maui shore, after making the 3000+ mile trek from Alaska to Hawaii. Their 4-6 week-long annual migratory journey begins in late Autumn and they...