Honolua Bay Marine Preserve 2-Tank Boat Dive

Dive into Honolua Bay’s Protected Reefs & Search for Maui’s Marine Life!

Cruise along Maui’s coastline toward Honolua Bay Marine Preserve, where protected waters and diverse reef habitat create an incredible destination for a morning beneath the surface. Especially popular during the summer months, this boat dive trades a long offshore crossing for a scenic ride of approximately 30 minutes up the coast, getting you into the water at one of Northwest Maui’s best-known marine areas.

Once below the surface, take your time exploring Honolua Bay’s reef while searching for the marine life that makes this area such an exciting place to dive. Hawaiian green sea turtles (Honu) are a major highlight, while sharp-eyed divers may also discover camouflaged frogfish tucked into the reef. And if you're especially fortunate, manta rays are among the larger visitors that can occasionally pass through these waters. Exact sightings are never guaranteed, which means every descent has the potential to reveal something different.

Summer is an especially popular time to explore Maui’s North Shore and Honolua Bay, when seasonal ocean conditions can create excellent opportunities for morning diving. Your dive team will evaluate the day’s conditions and plan the experience accordingly, allowing you to focus on exploring the reef rather than worrying about where to dive.

For certified divers who would rather spend their morning searching for sea turtles, unusual reef creatures, and diverse underwater terrain than chasing maximum depth or exploring a wreck, Honolua Bay offers a beautiful change of pace—and a chance to experience one of Maui’s protected marine environments from beneath the surface.

Duration

1. 4.5 Hours Total
   
2. Bottom time: up to 60 minutes (1 hour) per tank
   

Location / Where to Meet

1. Check In / Departure Address: Mala Boat Ramp, Lahaina, HI 96761, United States
   
2. Please follow the directions provided in your booking confirmation!
   

Ages & Requirements

1. Minimum age: 10 years old 
   
2. Open Water Diver certification (or higher) is required and proof of certification will be required at check-in.
   
3. Guests must complete a PADI/DAN medical questionnaire prior to diving.
   
4. Due to safety concerns, no pregnant women or people with back or neck injuries or children.
   
5. There is a maximum of 5 divers to 1 guide, with a maximum of 10 divers on the boat.
   
6. No on can exceed an altitude of 1,000 ft (305 m) or higher for 18 hours after scuba diving or 24 hours for multiple dives. For example, you must avoid ascending Haleakala, zip-lining and helicopter tours for up to 18 hours minimum.
   
7. Divers must be able to speak and understand English for safety reasons.
   

What's Included

1. 2 x 80 Cubic-Foot Tank Maui Boat Dives
   
2. Full scuba gear rental (weights, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, wetsuit, etc.)
   
3. A guided small-group dive with a PADI-trained instructor/naturalist guide
   
4. DIN tanks are available but are required to give a 2 DAY ADVANCE NOTICE to request these.
   

Not Included

1. Gratuity — never expected, but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 15–20% to your guide!
   
2. Transportation to and from the boat ramp.
   
3. There is the option to use nitrox for an extra fee at checkout. Divers must be CERTIFIED to use enriched air if you select this option and the shop needs a 1 DAY ADVANCE NOTICE to provide nitrox.
   
4. There is the option to add a 100 cubic-foot tank for an extra fee at checkout.
   
5. Trip protection can be added on at checkout for an extra fee.
   

What to Bring / Wear

1. Swimsuit & Towel
   
2. Reef-Safe Sunscreen 
   
3. Extra Layers of Clothing - Sweatshirts and Warm Hats
   
4. Dry Bag
   
5. Snacks & Water
   
6. Certification Cards
   
7. Personal Scuba Diving Equipment (optional)
   
8. Required Paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
   
9. Waterproof & Pressure Proof Camera (e.g. GoPros NEED the special DIVE case) - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
   
10. Seasickness Medication (if needed) – If you are prone to motion sickness, consider taking a medication you have used safely before, according to its directions and before boarding so it has time to take effect. Avoid medications that make you drowsy or impaired while diving.
    
11. Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get caught by the equipment or damaged by the water and pressure.
    

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