Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina
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Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina
By Extended Horizons
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Ages 12-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Use of all required equipment
- Professional guide
- Water
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- When plannig your trip, know that flying within 18 hours of SCUBA is not permitted.
- Start:
- 94 Kupuohi St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USAIMPORTANT Dive SHOP in central Lahaina Was destroyed by wildfires Please call for meeting location day before your trip Lahaina Hawaii 96761 Dates: Daily
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9302SCUBA2- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers planning to fly later that day
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9302SCUBA2
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- mairim5680 contributionsIncredible Twilight and Night Dive on West MauiWe enjoyed two great dives with Frank. The Mala Pier twilight dive was incredible, so much sea life: thousands of fish, the turtle cleaning station was active with several turtles being cleaned at once, spotted a few eels as well as a pregnant shark. The night dive at Black Rock really was magical with the whales' singing, octopus, crabs, and plenty of colorful nudibranchs. Thank you Frank and Extended Horizons! Mairi, Siobhan, & Charlie, San FranciscoWritten 11 January 2025
- ryandZ2380CA0 contributionsSpectacular ExperienceMy kids and I did a shore dive with our instructor, Michael. He was fabulous. He was timely, professional, knowledgeable, and fun. He gave the kids pointers on dive techniques, and showed us a tremendous array of sea-life that we would have missed on our own. My son's fin also broke during our dive and Michael calmly MacGyver'd it back together so we could safely finish our dive and didn't have to abort. We wished we had been able to schedule a night dive with him as well, but our schedule didn't allow for it. Definitely next time!Written 10 January 2025
- W2609KTannai0 contributionsGreat Experience!This is such a great experience! The dive instructor Michael was fantastic guide, he was very friendly and knew a lot about the wildlife. Overall, it was a fun activity to do with family and a amazing company to dive with!Written 28 December 2024
- MommaGato0 contributionsA great little shore dive with great serviceIn case you didn't know, both Maui and Extended Horizons are OPEN! Come see the underwater world on the west side of the island! We met our guide, Michael, for a shore dive at Kahekili Beach Park. I'd never done a shore dive through surf before, but Michael explained how to enter and exit very clearly. He also made sure I had the correct weighting, which if you are a diver, you know can be tricky to estimate. He led us parallel to the beach, up and back, for 50 minutes at a max depth of 30 feet. We saw a turtle resting in a turtle hut and a plethora of fish living just beyond the surf line. Michael brought all of our gear and made sure we had a great dive.Written 9 December 2024
- Scenic7582000 contributionsFantastic shore dive in Lahaina (Mala Pier)We did a shore dive with Extended Horizons to get reacquainted with scuba after a 5 year break and to experience Mala Pier and the awesome sea life. Since we were staying at Lahaina and there are still no dive boats in the area post 2023 fires, this was a great option to do a dive close to our hotel (the dive boats are operating out of the harbors 45-60 mins from Lahaina) and just have a few hours of adventure at a reasonable hour vs getting up at 4:30am to drive a long way away and dive for a half day. Our dive master Michael was relaxed and made the experience very enjoyable. We saw over 20 turtles, squid and just missed some sharks when a group of snorkelers jumped in. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend Extended Horizons - very easy to work with and they provided all the equipment we needed in great quality and condition. Given the devastation of the 2023 fires to so many businesses (this one included), we were very happy to support these guys getting up and running again and recommend them to anyone staying in Lahaina.Written 3 December 2024
- iBob0070 contributionsExtended Horizons Scuba Course.We did 4 shore dives with Extended Horizons including taking a reactivate scuba course. Really enjoyed diving with them and having the more personal experience of a small group vs seeing other larger groups of divers with other companies. Highly recommended!Written 2 December 2024
- Denise N0 contributionsFantastic Refresher DiveWe had an amazing refresher dive with Extended Horizons. My husband hadn’t dove in 5 years so was super nervous. Michael put his fears to rest with his calm demeanor and helpful tips and instruction. Definitely recommend!Written 18 October 2024
- tanialL3278GX0 contributionsGreat shore diveMy brother and I had a great time diving from shore with Rick. We saw a lot of corals and fish, and Rick did a good job on showing us all the finds during the dive, and also writing down the names of what we saw. We only went the three of us, so we felt very safe and taken care of. Mahalo Rick and Eric. Definitely recommend this venue for diving adventures on Maui.Written 24 September 2024
- N1858MKroberts0 contributionsOutstanding experienceIt was beyond magnificent, like something from the Discovery Chsnnel. The ocean depths are an entirely different experience at night. Gabi from extended did a superb job with the knowledge of the marine environment, and made sure we were safe and comfortable from start to finish. She made safety a top issue while not making the dive team feel constrained. I highly recommend Extended Horizons for any of your diving requirements.Written 20 May 2024
- stephenkC8243ER0 contributionsA New Beginning.It was a fun and a great time. Excellent visabity . It has been a long time since I was diving. It was great refresher. Franny was awesome.Written 25 April 2024
- pfd95070 contributionsFirst Dive for my sonExtended Horizon is still one of the best dive outfits I've worked with. Even with the loss of their boat and shop in the wildfires they provided an excellent first experience for my son. Please support them however you can after their devastating loss.Written 13 January 2024
- H8238INrachelr0 contributionsAwesome staff! Great dive!Extended Horizons staff were awesome to work with! Victoria was flexible and helpful in getting us scheduled and accommodating our group’s different needs. Our guide Gabi was super knowledgeable, patient, and a great instructor to the two in our party doing a Discover Dive. We had an awesome dive with her and appreciated how she pointed out wildlife. So glad Extended Horizons is operating again after losing so much in the fire. 🌴❤️🌈🐠Written 4 January 2024
- matthiasbarden0 contributionsProfessional, great communication, friendly, well informed about local species. Will dive againMy son and I did a dive with Gabi from extended horizons. He has been diving about a year 6 open water dives previously. She made him feel very comfortable, was professional, friendly, and informative. Basically everything that I value in a dive master. Everything went perfectly as planned. Extended Horizons picked a great site, with perfect visibility, and clearly communicated everything in advance. She taught us many things about the endemic species we saw. We were excited to hear whale songs throughout the dive.Written 3 January 2024
- juliedeehat0 contributionsGorgeous and FunGorgeous dive sites, and the small group size made it easy to see what our knowledgable guides showed us. We not only saw an amazing breadth of sea creatures, but we could also observe and learn about their behavior, such as watching a Jack fish and an eel work together to snag a meal. I've been to some of the Lanai sites more than once, and I've had a spectacular dive every time.Written 2 August 2023
- U1867FSjeffreyg0 contributionsAmazing Dive ExperienceExtended Horizons never fails to impress and continues to be one of our favorite dive companies on Maui. We saw a ton of unique creatures on our twilight & night dive at mala ramp. Our dive instructor, Mica, was also extremely knowledgeable, understanding, and humorous. We will definitely be returning to Extended Horizons the next time we are on the island!Written 31 July 2023
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Desiree G
Las Vegas, NV1 contribution
May 2021
Had a blast! My fiance and I have done snuba previously and enjoyed it. Our guide was very friendly, communicated well., made us feel comfortable and knowledgeable. The tour company was accommodating. The time and date I originally booked was unavailable and they contacted me twice to make sure they could fit us in on another date and time. We swam right off the beach near the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Villas at a public beach. The coral in the area was beautiful. Unfortunately no turtles or sharks but fish everywhere. Very happy with my experience!
Written 8 June 2021
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zracoon
Sandy, UT610 contributions
Apr 2022
I'm a certified diver and took my son on his first scuba experience with Extended Horizons. I was super impressed with the precaution they took to help inform the group about how to operate the equipment and dive safely. I would highly recommend them for anyone who wants to try scuba diving, you are in safe hands. Our divemaster Phil was one of the nicest dive guides I've ever been with, and wanted to be helpful and make sure we have a good, comfortable time. He's someone I'd love to dive with again. Bruce was our instructor and did a great job teaching and leading the dive.
Written 10 April 2022
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Mike G
Juneau, AK33 contributions
Cory was fantastically adept at teaching safe skills to two teens doing intro dives, certifying another teen, and helping a certified adult who had not been on a dive for a long while. His passion for the sport, and style of making folks feel comfortable is apparent from the get go and never wanes. We are very happy to have met Cory and worked with him. Extended Horizons did a great job.
Written 22 January 2021
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Dominic B
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Solo
My diving instructor Miah (forgive me if I spelled her name incorrect) was amazing. Great personality, very knowledgeable and patient. She made my first scuba diving experience smooth and one to remember. I was extremely nervous before hand but the instructor was with me the whole time and communicated very well. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to see if scuba diving is for them or not. I will be back!
Written 10 August 2021
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Emily F
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Couples
We had the most amazing experience and cannot recommend it enough!! We will never snorkel again! We came upon this scuba tour because snorkeling was all sold out, and we have never been so lucky. We dove with Gu, and he made us feel very safe. He explained everything so well before we dove, and it was only a group of 4 people. When we got into the water he made sure everyone was good every step of the way. We had such an amazing experience that we actually paid for a second dive! On the second dive we were comfortable and knew what to expect, so that dive was longer and we saw so many things that you just cannot see from the surface. I truly cannot recommend this experience enough. It is worth every penny and then some!
Written 26 March 2021
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Kristen C
St. Petersburg, FL2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
After first getting in the water, I almost didn’t continue on with the dive, it was my first time doing scuba and the sensation of being underwater gave me a weird claustrophobic feeling despite being in open water. The only reason I was able to go through with it was because of the encouragement and confidence I got from our very understanding, patient, and experienced instructor Johnny. He literally held my hand the entire way and I am SO glad I went through with it because it was an awesome experience. The company seems very small and low key but takes the important things seriously such as safety and customer experience.
If you’ve never scuba dived before and are nervous, dive with this company.
If you’ve never scuba dived before and are nervous, dive with this company.
Written 27 February 2020
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Michigan9 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Our group of 4 went on the beginner/discover
scuba diving trip. First of all, Bruce is a top notch
instructor. He is very communicative, and
thorough. From the first moment, you could tell
that he wasn't trying to rush us through (like some
of the kayak, snorkel, and whale watches on
Maui). He takes it very serious before you even go
in the water. Once we were in the water, he went to
each individual, to make sure they were
completely confident. We went over the drills that
were taught, before entering the water, to make
sure everybody was safe to continue. We had an
unbelieve first dive and we all loved seeing fish,
coral, eels, etc. We were so impressed with the
first dive, that we booked another dive,
specifically with Bruce, again. The second time
was WORLDS better than the first dive
(unbelievably). We didn't require much instruction,
so we learned a few additional skill and went to
our dive spot. I can tell you, it was beyond my
wildest dreams, that I would be able to see what
we saw on just our second dive. Bruce took us to
the Mala Warf, which is the old collapsed pier. Do
yourself a favor and look up Mala Warf Maui, and
watch some of the dive videos, then, imagine
being there, face to face with sea turtles!!! There
were literally DOZENS of them. I would go for a 3rd
dive if I weren't flying home Monday, but I will
definitely return. It was BY FAR our best excursion In Maui!
scuba diving trip. First of all, Bruce is a top notch
instructor. He is very communicative, and
thorough. From the first moment, you could tell
that he wasn't trying to rush us through (like some
of the kayak, snorkel, and whale watches on
Maui). He takes it very serious before you even go
in the water. Once we were in the water, he went to
each individual, to make sure they were
completely confident. We went over the drills that
were taught, before entering the water, to make
sure everybody was safe to continue. We had an
unbelieve first dive and we all loved seeing fish,
coral, eels, etc. We were so impressed with the
first dive, that we booked another dive,
specifically with Bruce, again. The second time
was WORLDS better than the first dive
(unbelievably). We didn't require much instruction,
so we learned a few additional skill and went to
our dive spot. I can tell you, it was beyond my
wildest dreams, that I would be able to see what
we saw on just our second dive. Bruce took us to
the Mala Warf, which is the old collapsed pier. Do
yourself a favor and look up Mala Warf Maui, and
watch some of the dive videos, then, imagine
being there, face to face with sea turtles!!! There
were literally DOZENS of them. I would go for a 3rd
dive if I weren't flying home Monday, but I will
definitely return. It was BY FAR our best excursion In Maui!
Written 13 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Amy T
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
Gu was our instructor and he did a fantastic job! Tailored our time to what we were comfortable with. We saw amazing fish, 2 coral reefs, eels, and a turtle! It was our first time scuba diving in the ocean and he made it feel really easy. Would definitely book with this company again. Excellent!!
Written 6 February 2023
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Michael Jackman
8 contributions
Apr 2021
Diving diving lessons with Extended Horizons were light years beyond my expectations. Eric and his staff really emphasize the customer in customer service and tailored our diving lessons to our needs. Easy to work with and responsive. Our diving instructor Maiah was equally exceptional - knowledgeable, encouraging, and clear in her teaching, and she made the experience really fun. We learned so much in 3 days. We will without question be taking more advanced lessons and scuba trips with Extended Horizons, they are simply outstanding.
Written 12 April 2021
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Dan D
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Erik and team offer a truly outstanding intro to diving experience. Our instructor, Bruce, was fantastic and provided two personalized dives that we’ll never forget. From the quality of the equipment to the knowledge and personalities of the staff, you won’t regret choosing this team over the competition. We were referred by a regular customer of their certified dive offerings and we will absolutely refer them to anyone we know looking for an unforgettable Maui experience. Mahalo Erik, Bruce and team!
Written 30 July 2022
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Do you have latex-free gear? My wife would like to go, but has a serious allergy.
Written 7 May 2022
Hello, we have a party of 5 people. If we book for the same time and date will we be separated because it’s more than 4 people?
Written 16 July 2019
Can you accommodate a party of 7 when none of us have ever scuba dived before and most have never even snorkeled? Will we be together or separated? Will we get to actually scuba dive and see fish/coral during this excursion?
Written 7 September 2018
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