Shore DiveS

Shore diving on Maui offers easy access to vibrant underwater worlds, perfect for both beginners and experienced divers alike. Maui’s unique and diverse shoreline offers opportunities to visit sandy bottoms, coral gardens, reef formations, sea-saves, lava tubes and the ever-popular turtle cleaning stations AKA “Turtle Towns”. Exceptionally strong divers can even visit some of the numerous military and commercial wrecks dotting the South Maui coastline. The abundant sea life includes reef sharks, turtles, crustaceans, nudibranchs, and fish of many shapes and sizes and in a carnival of colors. Early morning entries are required for the best conditions and optimal visibility as winds and currents rise dramatically in the afternoon hours. Our warm Maui waters (averaging between 78 – 82 degrees at the surface) enable year-round relaxed, diving and snorkeling without requiring a boat. It’s a swimmer’s tropical dream come true.

SHORE DIVES Price Sheet:

2-Tank Dive $219.00 plus local fees and taxes (w/out regulator, BCD & wetsuit)
1-Tank Dive $159.00 plus local fees and taxes (w/out regulator, BCD & wetsuit)
Full Dive Gear Package $49.00 plus local fees and taxes (all gear inclusive)
Must be certified.
Must have dove within two years of dive day

Experience the best that Maui shore diving offers without the hassle of booking a boat, or renting, setting up and cleaning gear with Pro-Diver’s 1-Tank, or 2-tank Guided Shore Dives.  Let our experienced, friendly and patient team of dive masters plan, provision and provide you the best underwater exploration possible, as no guide book can substitute.

Before meeting, our experts will consider weather conditions, tides and currents, and the all important water clarity and visibility range. They will then select the best spot possible site in consultation you. Requests welcome and encouraged!  After meeting at one of the many possible shore dive entry points, our guides will introduce you to their favorite spots, caves, arches, reef, coral gardens, or wrecks.  Along the way they’ll showcase the local wildlife, pointing out spots where they can be encountered, and their habits as local experience can supply.

Need gear?  No problem!  We can supply whatever you need from the basics (fins and masks) to dive essentials (tanks and weights) and up to specialty gear (BCD, regulator and wetsuit).  So avoid the crowds that accompany most boast dives, take in the local secrets that you might miss if on your own, and indulge in a more relaxed, intimate experience of local shore diving, the Pro-Diver way,

Please read through the medical questionnaire and be advised that if you answer YES to any of the following questions you need a medical clearance signed by a doctor before we can take you diving.
Need gear? No problem! We can supply whatever you need, all included in the price. All you need is:
  • Bathing suit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Certification card
  • Optional Gratuity
  • What to Do
    The day of your dive you will meet at Makena Landing at 12:30pm, fill out the obligatory paperwork, and your guide will have all
    equipment at the dive site. That’s it, you’re ready to go!

Shore Dive Sites


MAKENA LANDING

Situated on the island’s southwest coast, Makena Landing offers a serene, unforgettable snorkeling experience. This semi-enclosed Bay offers turquoise waters, a collection of underwater lava arches, a shark cave, a bubble cave and not one, but two “turtle towns.” Gliding within this natural treasure swim a kaleidoscope of tropical fish. Its relatively small, sandy beach boasts one of the most accessible coral reefs on the island, an ideal entry point for snorkeling of all skill levels.

RED HILL/PU’U OLA’I

Snorkeling at Red Hill/Pu’ olai on Maui is a colorful captivating adventure. Sitting south of the hustle of the Wailea hotels, this spot is known for its striking underwater landscape, featuring vibrant coral gardens and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life including colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, and the occasional manta ray. Its dramatic red and black lava cliffsides and sand provide a unique identity, setting it apart from other Maui beaches: remarkable distinct and eminently photo ready.

OLOWALU

Located halfway between Maalaea Harbor and Lahaina Town, awaits Olowalu Beach. This popular “local spot” boasts some of the oldest coral in Hawaii, dating back hundreds of years, and over 30 species of coral. These “gardens” serve as home for a carnival of fish, turtles, black-tipped reef shark and the occasional eagle or manta ray. Beneath the hills of the West Maui Mountains, near Mile Marker sits an especially kid-friendly sandy channel where you can swim out 500 feet and still be knee-high in water.

AIRPORT/KAHEKILI BEACH

Kahekili “Airport” Beach, named after the private runways in Kaanapali, bestows a lesser-known and less crowded hidden gem entry for underwater exploration. The reef system is part of the Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area, a partially protected underwater space since 2009. The shallow waters close to shore make it accessible for beginners, while the deeper areas reveal even more colorful reefs and fish species including the bluefin trevally, yellow tang, moray eels, the humuhumu’ele’ele (black triggerfish) and its cousin the humhumunukunukuapua’a – the Hawaiian state fish.

BLACK ROCK

Rising like a primordial lava fortress at the end of Kaanapali beach, Black Rock (Pu’u Keka’a in Hawaiian) combines a breathtaking profile, accessibility and stunning marine encounters. A must visit spot for “cliff divers”, sheltered in the wind-shadow of the Rock lays a cove brimming with sea life with excellent visibility, making for one of the most popular locations for visiting snorkelers. Be advised: the shallow water of the entry turns deep rapidly. This, combined with a strong current, makes swimming more challenging, but the results are rewarding. Stick close to your guide.