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Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina
Overview
A guided shore dive just off the coast of Maui is the perfect introduction to scuba diving. You’ll see some of the island’s best coral reefs while practicing the basics of diving at your own pace with a small group of four people maximum, ensuring personalized attention from the guide. Choose from multiple lesson times when booking.
We will need each person's name, height, weight & US men's shoe size to ensure the equipment fits correctly.
What's Included
- Water
- Use of all required equipment
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- When plannig your trip, know that flying within 18 hours of SCUBA is not permitted.
Meeting Location
94 Kupuohi Street
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
Once you complete some forms & view the online lesson, you'll meet up with us at the beach for an orientation and then suit up to try scuba diving on one of Maui's beautiful coral reefs. This is for beginners, no prior scuba experience needed. Only basic swimming skills are required and being comfortable in the ocean.
*TIME SENSITIVE:* upon booking we send you a link to register and fill out a medical waiver. Please do this immediately to rule out any medical conditions that would require doctor's clearance. ✍️
24 hours before the dive you'll need to complete the short online lesson on how to scuba dive, called Discover Scuba Diver eLearning. Once your lesson is complete, we will message you with the meet-up location. ️At our sites you can see coral, fish and even turtles!
When planning your trip, know that flying within 18 hours of SCUBA is unsafe and therefore not permitted. ✈️ And it will be necessary to complete the online portions and for us to be able to communicate with you to give you the exact meet-up location. We choose our sites based on ocean conditions and every day is different!
We need your height, weight & US men's shoe size for equipment.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers planning to fly later that day
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- RESTRICTIONS: Minimum age is 12 years old
- RESTRICTIONS: NO FLYING same day. Must wait 18 HOURS after diving before helicopter, airplane or Haleakala
- RESTRICTIONS: Must submit an online waiver (medical clearance form)waiver needs to be filled out before going diving.
- RESTRICTIONS: Basic swimming skills are needed for this activity.
- RESTRICTIONS: A maximum of 4 people per booking.
- CONTACT: We need a way to contact you while on island. Please provide a phone (direct or WhatsApp) that will be active and will be checked regularly. If not mobile, then please provide hotel information.
- CONTACT: We will message you the day before with meet-up location.
- CONTACT: Upon receipt of your waiver, we will send you the 15 minute online lesson link.
- SHOE SIZE: PLEASE CONTACT US WITH YOUR SHOE SIZE IN A MENS SHOE
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-9302SCUBA2
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Average 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 175 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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Participants in the Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina 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 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Water.
- Use of all required equipment.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- When plannig your trip, know that flying within 18 hours of SCUBA is not permitted.
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 12. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers planning to fly later that day
- 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 Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Water
- Use of all required equipment
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- When plannig your trip, know that flying within 18 hours of SCUBA is not permitted.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers planning to fly later that day
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- RESTRICTIONS: Minimum age is 12 years old
- RESTRICTIONS: NO FLYING same day. Must wait 18 HOURS after diving before helicopter, airplane or Haleakala
- RESTRICTIONS: Must submit an online waiver (medical clearance form)waiver needs to be filled out before going diving.
- RESTRICTIONS: Basic swimming skills are needed for this activity.
- RESTRICTIONS: A maximum of 4 people per booking.
- CONTACT: We need a way to contact you while on island. Please provide a phone (direct or WhatsApp) that will be active and will be checked regularly. If not mobile, then please provide hotel information.
- CONTACT: We will message you the day before with meet-up location.
- CONTACT: Upon receipt of your waiver, we will send you the 15 minute online lesson link.
- SHOE SIZE: PLEASE CONTACT US WITH YOUR SHOE SIZE IN A MENS SHOE
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
