Discover Scuba Diving Class - Lahaina (Shore)

Discover the thrill of scuba diving in Lahaina with Dive Maui. Learn from experienced PADI professionals who are passionate about the ocean and dedicated to your safety and education.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maui - The intro to scuba program does not require previous experience. Under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional you’ll learn the basic guidelines and skills needed to dive safely.

You will:
-Study your PADI eLearning to learn the basics of SCUBA.
-Go over the scuba equipment and how to use it while swimming underwater.
-Learn key skills you’ll use during every dive.
-Have fun exploring Maui’s pristine coral reefs.
-Encounter turtles and other tropical fish.

When you book your Discovery Dive you’ll be assigned an eLearning login that gives you access to some reading and videos that need to be completed before you arrive at our dive shop.
On the day of your dive your instructor will go over the eLearning and brief about the basic skills you will do in the water. Then you’ll head to the dive site and go down to practice skills with your instructor. Once you feel confident, you and your instructor will continue on and go for a dive.

Divers must complete a medical questionnaire. If you answer “yes” to anything, a doctor’s approval is required to dive. Refunds aren’t authorized for “yes.”

What's Included
  • SCUBA gear provided
Additional Information

Every instructor at Dive Maui has a passion for scuba diving, which is why they teach. With years of instructional experience and thousands of dives to their credit, our Dive Maui instructors are PADI professionals who are well-versed in the field.

Our team is motivated by both work and personal pleasure to dive. We take pride in facilitating your diving adventures. Our dedication to marine life is evident in our small group sizes, our commitment to safety, and our enthusiasm for providing knowledge.

  • Must be able to swim for this activity
  • Must be comfortable in the ocean.
  • Must complete PADI eLearning prior to time of dive. Refunds are not given for participants who haven’t finished their online work.
  • Divers must be able to carry their own SCUBA gear in and out of the water
  • Cannot fly or go to elevation within 18 hours of this tour
  • Minimum age for this activity is 10 years old
  • All participants must fill out the PADI medical form. We do not offer refunds if your health keeps you from diving so please call us if you have any questions or concerns.
Location
1223 Front St
Front Street
We meet at our shop which is located in Lahaina close to Baby Beach. There is parking for guests in our front lot and free overflow parking on Front Street. All shore divers must have their own transportation as we may have to drive to an alternate site if the conditions at Mala are not favorable.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Luke_l
Aug 15, 2024
Excellent place to learn... - Excellent place to learn scuba for the first time really enjoyed meeting Chris the fish. The instructors gave us great tips, info, and gear to complete the dive safely and with confidence. Highly recommend.
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Akshita_s
Aug 1, 2024
Fantastic experience - ready to get certified - Abbey was just fantastic. The first time I scuba dived, I almost died. The whole experience under Abbey's guidance gave me a new kind of confidence and now I am all set to get certified. She kept checking in on us, and made sure all of us learnt the important tricks on the surface before taking us underwater. Only feedback - please include videos and photos. All other tours seem to offer those.
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Tyler
Jul 25, 2024
First scuba dive, amazing trip! - This was my first scuba dive, and it was a blast! I was nervous about a few different aspects of diving, but Joe did a great job at explaining what to expect in our briefing beforehand and helping during the dive. Our dive took us to a fallen pier off the shore of Lahaina. We got to see many different species of fish, turtles, and a few sharks. Not once did I feel unsafe or worry that I wouldn’t be immediately attended to if needed. Thank you Joe! Looking forward to going again in the future!
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Jasonmg7223gd
Jul 7, 2024
Great Dive Shop staff plus a great location makes for a great dive day! - We recently did a Discover Scuba for our 10 year old and 4 certified divers (me, my wife, and our two older kids). Joe and Chris were amazing! They made sure the new diver was safe and having fun while also making sure the older divers didn’t miss a thing! Mala Wharf might be the best location possible for a Discover Scuba with an easy shore entry, reasonably shallow, but with tons of fun things to see! And Dive Maui’s shop is a very short walk right into the water! Communication was great, the staff all friendly yet professional, and the divers were great in the water and on land. I couldn’t recommend them more and we can’t wait to get back and dive with them again!
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Faraway06514663064
Jul 2, 2024
Amazing Discovery Dive Experience! - I have been a long time diver and was very excited to bring my two daughters, 12 & 16, out on their first Discovery Dive trip. Abbi was amazing and made my girls feel very comfortable and they loved their dive. Mala pier is the perfect place to take any new dive because the marine life is plentiful and the clarity is perfect. They are hook and will now get certified. Thank you Abbi & Dive Maui!
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Curtis_t
Jun 27, 2024
Perfect Discover Scuba Trip! - My two adult daughters (both mid-20s) had done a few dives in their teens in Europe but never were PADI certified. We did the Discover Scuba dive together on the Wharf and it was perfect! Probably saw 30 turtles- many within arms reach. 2 sharks as well. Joe did a great job refreshing my daughters on their skills before we went down- superb instructor and patient with beginners but not overly controlling. I’ve been diving in Egypt, Mexico, Spain, and Oahu and this was on par or better than all four.
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Danj371371
Jun 27, 2024
Perfect Intro Dive with Highly Experienced and Personable Guides - I can't write a more positive review...I am 38 and this was my first time diving. I went along with my brother and brother-in-law for the discover scuba diving class. After a 30 minute class at the shop with our guide Joe we put on our wetsuits and gear and made a walk down to the beach and into the water. First off, the conditions were prefect and also the dive site was along an old pier that had fallen into the water so you had natures beauty and also some history. Our guide, Joe, knows his stuff, he is super calm and collected and probably has spent more time below water than above it. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. We saw sharks, turtles, and countless fish. Yes, it is scary to go under water and do what you shouldn't do...breathe, but, after 10 mins of settling in, you can really start to relax and notice how amazing the experience is. Highly recommend the shop, the guides and the intro package. One of the top experiences I have had on the island. Thank you Maui Dive for your hospitality.
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Jessica_g
Jun 27, 2024
Great tour! Joe is awesome - Our instructor Joe was very professional, friendly, patient and helpful as this was our first time doing scuba. We had a great and long tour of the reef he showed us. We saw several turtles, schools of fish and an eel. Would totally recommend this for anyone who wants to try scuba or just get a good tour of the reef.
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U5765bqryanw
Jun 16, 2024
Great dive shop! - We had 2 discover divers and 3 certified divers. We did dives on Monday and Friday. Joe and Chris were awesome with our younger discover divers. Very knowledgable and kind. Awesome group to dive with, can't recommend them enough! Thanks for a great trip!
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Connector56101474589
May 31, 2024
Thank you Abbi, great experience - I love the instructor, she was amazing Thank you Abbi Great views, saw a pregnant shark! Help to rebuild Lahaina, a great way to help to rebuild local business
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