Beginner Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Swimming Required
Overview
Go scuba diving during your Maui vacation! Our Lahaina dive shop is owned and operated by a PADI instructor with 20 years of professional teaching experience. The focus is always on your safety and comfort with small group sizes and excellent scuba equipment. Choose scuba diving with us to get the attention you deserve!
PLEASE READ:
You MUST be able to swim unassisted in the ocean to book this Beginner Scuba Dive.
Private Scuba Diving is REQUIRED when your group has a novice swimmer. Look for our private tour in a separate listing.
If your swimming ability is misrepresented, it will lead to removal from this beginner scuba dive and NO REFUND.
PLEASE ALSO READ "What to Expect."
Banyan Tree Divers Maui provides excellent scuba dives guided by an attentive and professional instructor. Book now to have fun learning to scuba dive!
What's Included
- Snacks Fig bars are available for a little sugar boost post dive.
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Professional Guide
- Bottled water We encourage our guests to bring their own reusable water bottles so that we can reduce our plastic waste.
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Kahekili Beach Park
Kai Ala Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This scuba diving tour requires the ability to swim comfortably in the ocean.
Shore diving in Kaanapali, Maui provides year-round perfect ocean conditions to try scuba diving. Under the guidance of your expert dive instructor, you get to learn the basics of scuba diving by practicing a few skills in shallow water and experience an exhilarating scuba dive. Guests often see turtles, eels, and large schools of tropical fish!
This Beginner Scuba Dive experience takes about 2 hours.
PLEASE READ TO AVOID EXPULSION FROM THE ACTIVITY:
Swimming Ability in the ocean is REQUIRED.
You must wait at sea level for 18 hours to fly, zipline, or ascend Haleakala AFTER your dive(s).
Before scuba diving, you will fill out an important medical statement. You must be able to answer "NO" to each question. Any "YES" ON THE MEDICAL STATEMENT REQUIRES A CLEARANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR. You can Google "PADI Medical Form" to review this statement.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO EACH OF THE ABOVE 3 STATEMENTS WILL LEAD TO REMOVAL FROM THE EXPERIENCE WITHOUT A REFUND.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Requires you to swim independently in the deep ocean
- Not recommended for guests with asthma or sinus conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age to participate is 10.
- Guests should be able to carry a minimum of 30 pounds for a short distance.
- After diving you must wait 18 hours to fly or ascend to 1,000 feet or more.
- Guests must be comfortable swimming independently in the ocean to complete this tour. If you book this tour but cannot swim, you forfeit your participation in the experience as well as your right to a refund.
- Must be able to answer NO to each question on the Medical Statement. A YES answer requires a doctor clearance. Failure to secure a doctor clearance when needed forfeits the ability to dive and the right to a refund. Please contact Banyan Tree Divers ahead of time for a copy of the medical form if you have any health concerns that might affect your ability to dive.
- Transportation not included. Please let us know if you will not have a rental car.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(13)Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-161826P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (13)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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Yes, we allow pregnant women to go on snorkeling. However, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before doing so to assess your individual health and pregnancy stage.
Jan 2022Yes, this is possible, as long as you are comfortable going into the water. All Cool Hawaii snorkeling tours adhere to strict safety regulations and have been designed to be enjoyed by all.
Your safety is our #1 priority, which is why:
- You will be wearing a flotation device at all times.
- On many tours, there is a stairway from the boat into the water so you won’t have to “jump” in!
- There are trained staff in the water and watching from the boat at all times.
For these reasons, we believe that even non-swimmers can have a wonderful time on our snorkeling trips, however, the final judgment call is yours to make. Please note we do not give refunds if you decide not to snorkel on the trip.
Oct 2021The snorkel gear we use on Cool Hawaii tours is high quality and for your protection, the equipment is sanitized after each use. However, if you feel more comfortable using your own snorkeling equipment, feel free to bring it on the tour. Please note, there is no discount for providing your own equipment and we can’t be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
May 2023Participants in the Beginner Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Swimming Required cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024First-time snorkelers can be assured of one-on-one instruction and assistance. We find introducing folks to our world very rewarding!
Oct 2021There are no legal age limits for snorkeling. We have found that age 5 or 6 is a good age to learn the basics of snorkeling, however, it’s entirely up to individuals to make the best choice for their family.
Sep 2021- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Fig bars are available for a little sugar boost post dive.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- Professional Guide.
- Bottled water. We encourage our guests to bring their own reusable water bottles so that we can reduce our plastic waste.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Beginner Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Swimming Required is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Requires you to swim independently in the deep ocean
- Not recommended for guests with asthma or sinus conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Beginner Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Swimming Required will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksFig bars are available for a little sugar boost post dive.
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Professional Guide
- Bottled waterWe encourage our guests to bring their own reusable water bottles so that we can reduce our plastic waste.
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Requires you to swim independently in the deep ocean
- Not recommended for guests with asthma or sinus conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age to participate is 10.
- Guests should be able to carry a minimum of 30 pounds for a short distance.
- After diving you must wait 18 hours to fly or ascend to 1,000 feet or more.
- Guests must be comfortable swimming independently in the ocean to complete this tour. If you book this tour but cannot swim, you forfeit your participation in the experience as well as your right to a refund.
- Must be able to answer NO to each question on the Medical Statement. A YES answer requires a doctor clearance. Failure to secure a doctor clearance when needed forfeits the ability to dive and the right to a refund. Please contact Banyan Tree Divers ahead of time for a copy of the medical form if you have any health concerns that might affect your ability to dive.
- Transportation not included. Please let us know if you will not have a rental car.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
